Kali Puja 2025
Part of Sanhoti’s Kali Puja & Diwali- When
- Where
- Hindu Temple, Irvine (Irvine Mandir) · 8 Autry · Irvine, CA · 92618Open in Google Maps →
- Entry
- Free to attend
Sanhoti celebrated Kali Puja 2025 at the Hindu temple on Autry in Irvine, Orange County — an evening of ritual, prasad and culture on the night Bengalis worship Goddess Kali.
Kali Puja falls on the new-moon night of Kartik, the same night as Diwali. Where much of India lights lamps for Lakshmi, Bengal turns to Ma Kali, and the puja is performed at night with its own distinct liturgy. It is one of the most atmospheric observances in the Bengali calendar.
The evening included the full puja and anjali conducted by a priest, prasad served to everyone present, and a cultural programme of songs and recitation by Sanhoti members. Families joined from Irvine, Tustin, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo and across Orange County.
Sanhoti also observes Phalaharini Kali Pujo in the spring — a second, quieter Kali observance rooted in the devotion of Sri Ramakrishna.
Highlights
Kali Puja on Diwali night
The night Bengalis worship Goddess Kali, while much of India lights lamps for Lakshmi.
Full puja and anjali
Conducted by a priest, in the distinct Bengali liturgy performed at night.
Prasad for all
Served to everyone present at the Hindu temple in Irvine.
Cultural programme
Songs and recitation by Sanhoti members; families from across Orange County.
Common questions
- Where does Sanhoti celebrate Kali Puja in Orange County?
- Sanhoti has held Kali Puja at the Hindu temple at 8 Autry, Irvine, CA 92618. Check the events page for the current year.
- How is Kali Puja different from Diwali?
- They fall on the same night. Diwali is the pan-Indian festival of lights; Kali Puja is the Bengali observance in which Goddess Kali is worshipped at night with a distinct liturgy.
- Can non-Bengalis attend?
- Yes. Sanhoti events are open to everyone regardless of background, faith or nationality.