Kali Puja & Diwali in Orange County, California — Sanhoti
Kali Puja is celebrated on the new-moon night of Kartik, coinciding with Diwali, and is one of the most important observances in the Bengali calendar. Sanhoti marks Kali Puja in Orange County, California with an evening puja and anjali, traditional prasad, and a cultural gathering for Bengali and Indian families across Southern California.
Dates for our next Kali Puja celebration will be announced soon. See all upcoming Sanhoti events or contact us to be notified.
Past Kali Puja celebrations
Kali Puja 2025
October 18, 2025 — Hindu Temple, Irvine (Irvine Mandir), Irvine, CA
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…
Holiday Party 2025
December 5, 2025 — Village Square Clubhouse at Portola Springs, Irvine, CA
Sanhoti closed out 2025 with a Holiday Party at the Village Square Clubhouse in Portola Springs, Irvine — a warm, informal evening for our community to mark the end of a big first year. After a calendar that ran from our first Annual Picni…
Phalaharini Kali Pujo 2026
May 15, 2026 — Hindu Temple, Irvine (Irvine Mandir), Irvine, CA
Join us for Sanhoti's Phalaharini Kali Pujo at the Irvine Mandir, 8 Autry, Irvine, Orange County. Rooted in Bengal's rich spiritual tradition, Phalaharini Kali Pujo is dedicated to Maa Kali. Popularised in the 19th century through Sri Rama…
What happens at Sanhoti's Kali Puja
- Evening puja and anjali — the traditional night-time worship of Goddess Kali.
- Prasad and Bengali food — served to all attendees after the puja.
- Diwali celebration — lights, community gathering, and cultural performances.
- Family friendly — children and guests of all backgrounds are welcome.
Who can attend
Everyone is welcome. Sanhoti's Kali Puja celebration is open to Bengali, Indian, and non-Indian families from across Orange County and Southern California — Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, and beyond.
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