Kali Puja is a festival that worships Goddess Kali, which according to Hindu mythology is Adi Shakti or the supreme power. The festival of Kali Puja coincides with the festival of Lakshmi Puja performed on the day of Deepawali. Kali Puja is celebrated on the same day in Bengal, Odisha and parts of Bihar when most Indians worship Goddess Lakshmi.

Large pandals are made in which a clay statue of Goddess Kali is kept. The sculptures are painted black to portray Kali. He is also shown wearing a skull necklace and his tongue is shown red. Goddess Kali’s eyes, even in the idol, reflect anger and anger.

Non-Tantric or Brahminical form is also worshiped. This type of worship is performed according to the Hindu style of worship in which no animal sacrifices are offered.

Some devotees mediate all night till dawn. Prasad like sweets, rice, pulses are offered to the Goddess to seek his blessings. Red hibiscus flower is also offered to Goddess Kali. She is worshiped using tantric mantras and rites. In the Tantric form of worship of Goddess Kali, the animal is sacrificed.

Kali Puja is an important Hindu festival that shows the deep roots of the devotees in the Goddess and their belief that the Goddess will take the most cruel form to save her disciples and the world from evil. While most countries observe Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, there are some parts that celebrate Kali Puja with equal reverence.