![]() Archived from the original on 30 November 2015. Another famous temple dedicated to Kali in Kolkata is Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where Sri Rāmakrishna performed rites. The temple is visited by thousands of devotees who give offerings to the goddess. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in her three forms, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Kali and Maha Saraswati on this day. In the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, Kalikhetra Temple in Bhubaneswar and in Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Kali is worshipped as Lakshmi on this day so as to reflect an essence of Vaishnava Haldars on Kali worship. Recent custom has incorporated wine consumption. Kali Puja is also the time for magic shows, theater, and fireworks. People visit these pandals throughout the night. The pandals also house images of Kali's consort, Shiva, two famous Bengali Kali devotees named Ramakrishna and Bamakhepa, along with scenes from mythology of Kali and her various forms, including images of the Mahavidyas, sometimes considered as the "ten Kalis." The Mahavidyas is a group of ten Tantric goddesses headed by Kali. People from different regions gather to witness the majestic Pandals. The region experiences Lacs of footfalls during the days of the festival. Durga Puja of Kolkata is often said synonymously with Kali Puja of Barasat. Barasat, Barrackpore, Naihati and Madhyamgram region of North 24 Parganas, In North Bengal: Dhupguri, Dinhata, Coochbehar is well known for their majestic pandals, lightings and Idols. A celebration of Kali Puja in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and in Guwahati is also held in a large cremation ground where she is believed to dwell. However, in Tantric tradition, animals are ritually sacrificed on Kali Puja day and offered to the goddess. ![]() She is offered food and sweets made of rice, lentils, and fruits. ![]() Homes and pandals may also practice rites in the Brahmanical (mainstream Hindu-style, non-Tantric) tradition with ritual dressing of Kali in her form as Adya Shakti Kali and no animals are sacrificed. ![]() It is prescribed that a worshipper should meditate throughout the night until dawn. ![]() She is prescribed offerings of red hibiscus flowers, sweets, rice and lentils. She is worshipped at night with Tantric rites and mantras. Artisan making an idol of goddess Kali at Kumortuli, Kolkata.ĭuring kali puja (like Durga Puja) worshippers honour the goddess Kali in their homes in the form of clay sculptures and in pandals (temporary shrines or open pavilions). ![]()
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