- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:18 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kali Chaudas 2025, also called Naraka Chaturdashi, Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi, or Roop Chaudas, is an important day during Diwali. This festival is observed in India, especially in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. In Bengal, it is celebrated as Kali Puja and Bhoot Chaturdashi. The sacred day of Kali Chaudas marks the day Goddess Mahakali beat the demon king Raktabeej. Additionally, devotees also worship Lord Hanuman on this day. According to the scriptures, Kali Chaudas also marks the day when Lord Krishna along with his wife Satyabhama vanquished Narakasura. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Kali, who gives them the strength to fight evil. This year, devotees observe Kali Chaudas or Kali Puja on 19th October 2025.
Below is all the important information regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals for Kali Puja on Bhoot Chaturdashi:
Kali Chaudas 2025: Date And Time
- Kali Chaudas 2025 Date: 19th October 2025, Sunday
- Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 01:51 PM, 19th October 2025
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM, 20th October 2025
Kali Chaudas 2025: Puja Muhurat
The Puja muhurat on Kali Chaudas is from 11:01 PM to 11:51 PM as per the Panchang.
Kali Chaudas 2025: Significance
Kali Chaudas involves the worship of Goddess Parvati appearing as Kali. People think worshipping Kali on this day helps with things like getting rid of Shani Dosha, having a good marriage and wealth, recovering from long illnesses, and staying safe from evil spirits. Goddess Kali worship helps get rid of bad energies. Worshipping her frees you from negativity and helps you defeat enemies. Tantriks and Aghori do special ceremonies on Kali Chaudas.
Special measures are taken on Kali Chaudas to ward off the negative effects of Rahu. The planet Rahu is considered a symbol of darkness and suffering in astrology. Worshipping Goddess Kali can calm Rahu's ill effects and increase positivity in life. Worshipping Devi Kali on this day gives devotees strength and courage. This festival of Kali Chaudas shows us the path to liberation from negativity and spiritual progress. Special pujas and rituals are performed on this day.
Kali Chaudas marks the occasion when Goddess Kali defeated the demon Raktabeej. (Image Source: Canva)
Remedies and prayers performed on this day reduce the influence of negative forces and increase positivity in life. This festival of Kali Chaudas infuses us with spirituality and strength. Worshipping Goddess Kali on this day brings special benefits to devotees and brings happiness and prosperity into life. This festival of Kali Chaudas fills us with renewed energy and hope.
Kali Chaudas 2025: Rituals For Kali Puja
During Kali Chaudas, devotees revere Goddess Kali in their homes. They light lamps and recite mantras to keep away bad energy and keep good energy in their lives. At the same time, those who practice occult rituals go to cremation grounds on Kali Chaudas night to worship Goddess Kali and Veer Betal. People think that meditating at night on Kali Chaudas brings quick, good results and gives special abilities to the person meditating.
The mantras of Goddess Kali, the reigning goddess of Kali Chaudas, should be chanted. With this, the problems going on in life automatically go away, and happiness and prosperity remain.
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These are some of the main mantras of Goddess Kali that can be chanted on Kali Chaudas:
- Om kreem kalikayai namah
- Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute
- Kreem Kreem Kreem Hreem Hreem Hrun Hrun Dakshinkalike Hrun Hrun Kreen Kreen Kreem Hreem Hreem Swaha
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)