Kali Puja is celebrated about two weeks after Durga Puja in states like West Bengal, Assam and Odisha. Coinciding with Diwali during teh Amavasya tithi, devotees worship the fierce Maa Kali to dispel fear, negativities and inauspicious planetary influences of Rahu, Ketu and Shani from their lives. Kali Puja this year is happening between October 19- 21 at night with puja, bhog and dance and music performances in pandals at night. If you’re in Bangalore, missing out on Kali Puja at home, here are 5 places in the city you can visit this year to seek blessings from Maa Kali, enjoy bhog and be part of music and cultural performances.
5 Places For Kali Puja 2025 In Bangalore
1. Hattogol Kali Puja
One of the best places for Kali Puja in Bangalore is the Hattogol Kali Puja in BTM Layout. At this pandal, the aarti starts at 9:30 pm onwards, followed by pushpanjali and aarti. Hattogol Bangalore’s pandal also has music performances by the Harmony band, a fashion show and a stream of delicious Bengali delicacies and even chaat for the late-night celebrations.
Where: 152, 1st Cross Rd, Aicobo Nagar, 1st Stage, BTM 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068
When: October 20 to 21, 9:30 pm onwards
2. Kali Puja By Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee (BDPC)
Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee (BDPC) has a special Kali Puja in the city at Jayamahal Palace Hotel. A night of devotion, rituals, prayers and lights is what devotees can look forward to at this Kali Puja pandal. The deity is beautifully decked up for a night of puja, pushpanjali, bhog, aarti and a powerful midnight havan.
Where: Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Zubaida Mansion, Nandi Durga Road Extension, Benson Town, Bengaluru 560046, India, Bangalore
When: October 20, 7 pm onwards
3. Sanskritik Kali Puja
At Elite Banquet Hall in JP Nagar 6th phase, devotees can head to the Sanskritik Kali Puja on October 20. The puja for Maa Kali will commence at 10 pm, while bhog distribution begins at 11 pm. The event, open to all, gives devotees the opportunity to seek the blessings of Maa Kali during Diwali and revel in a night of spirituality hosted by the Sanskritik Bengali Association.
Where: Elite Banquet Hall, JP Nagar 6th Phase
When: October 20, 9:30 pm onwards
4. Shubho Kali Puja 2025 By Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust
Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust, known for its spectacular Durga Puja celebrations, is now hosting a grand Kali Puja event. Happening at Koramangala’s Mangala Kalyana Mantap on October 20, it will be a night filled with divine energy and a festive night. The bhog and aarti for Maa Kali begin at 11:30 pm with festive galore. Look forward to a divine night filled with togetherness.
Where: Mangala Kalyana Mantapa, Koramangala
When: October 20, 8 pm onwards
5. Sri Sri Kali Puja By North Bangalore Cultural Samiti
Bangalore Kali Bari is having a special Kali Puja this year at Nandini Layout. North Bangalore Cultural Samiti is invoking the divine power of Maa Kali with prayers, lights and devotion. Before the puja begins for Maa Kali, an exciting line-up of cultural performances will begin at 8 pm. Devotees can have dinner at 9 pm and then be part of the Kali Puja, and later at midnight, pushpanjali will take place.
Where: #8A, FTI Colony, Nandini Layout, Bangalore
When: October 20, 8 pm onwards
Bangaloreans, where are you heading for Kali Puja this year?
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