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Happy Kali Puja 2026 Wishes: 100+ Messages, Quotes, Bengali Greetings, WhatsApp Status and Instagram Captions to Share Today
Kali Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, November 8, across West Bengal and other parts of eastern India. Share the festive spirit with 100+ Maa Kali wishes, heartfelt messages, inspirational quotes, Bengali greetings, short WhatsApp status updates and Instagram captions. Find beautiful greeting messages to send family and friends on Shyama Puja.
Kali Puja (November 08, 2026) in West Bengal Today: Nishita Puja Muhurat, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Bhai Phonta Rituals, Significance and How Bengal Celebrates
Kali Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, November 8, across West Bengal and other parts of India, coinciding with Diwali. Check the Nishita Kaal Puja muhurat, Amavasya Tithi timings, Goddess Kali worship rituals, Kolkata pandal celebrations and the significance of Bhoot Chaturdashi's 14 diyas and 14 leafy greens. Also check the Bhai Phonta date and traditions.
Dhirendra Shastri on Bengal politicians' radar for 'Pakhandi', 'Ganda Khana' comment
Controversy erupted in West Bengal over remarks by Bageshwar Dham priest Dhirendra Shastri, who allegedly called Bengalis “pakhandis” over non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja. Congress leaders filed police complaints seeking action, while BJP leaders defended Bengal’s tradition of eating fish and meat, particularly goat meat, during the festival.
Kali Jayanti is Today: Check What Goddess Kali Symbolises, Puja Rituals, Mantras and What to Avoid
Kali Jayanti 2026 will take place on Friday, September 4, inviting devotees to draw spiritual strength from the fierce aspect of Goddess Shakti, Maa Kali. The day celebrates transformation and the removal of negativity, inspiring believers to engage in deep reflection. Traditional rituals, including nighttime pujas and mantra recitations, are customary, where offerings and respectful gestures mark this significant occasion.
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"People of Bengal will not forget harassment of Bengalis:" TMC's Tanmay Ghosh
TMC leaders accuse the BJP of exploiting Bengal's image and harassing its people through electoral roll revisions. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges the BJP is importing "paid supporters" from other states to influence polls and warns of EVM tampering.

Uttar Pradesh Budget: Rs 150 cr for Ayodhya tourism, Rs 500 cr for spiritual destinations
The Uttar Pradesh Budget for 2026-27 prioritizes spiritual tourism with Rs 150 crore funds allocated for Ayodhya's tourism. Development projects are also planned for Mirzapur's Trikoniya area and Varanasi. Tourist facilities will be enhanced at Vindhyavasini Devi Dham and Naimisharanya. Mathura's development is also included.

Nitin Nabin slams Trinamool government over 'infiltration'
BJP president Nitin Nabin visited West Bengal and strongly criticized the Trinamool government. He alleged infiltration, corruption, and misrule. Nabin claimed the Trinamool government protects infiltrators and targets Hindus. He stated there is a deliberate attempt to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh. Nabin expressed concern over demographic changes and the alleged intention to merge West Bengal with Bangladesh.

When Govinda’s wife Ssunita Ahuja issued a warning amid divorce rumours
According to the latest report, Ssunita Ahuja filed for divorce from Govinda in December 2024, citing adultery, cruelty, and desertion. Amid divorce rumours, a video of Ssunita emotionally addressing those who might harm her marriage has surfaced. While the divorce rumours circulate, Govinda's manager denies any separation, despite the court issuing a notice after Govinda's absence. Read on!

All Trinamool MPs may speak only Bengali in Parliament: Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee declared that Trinamool MPs would speak Bengali in Parliament if necessary, championing Bengali identity. He criticized the BJP for being compelled to chant 'Joy Maa Kali' and 'Joy Maa Durga,' abandoning 'Jai Shri Ram.' Banerjee accused the BJP of anti-Bengali sentiments, referencing Assam CM's remarks and vowed to reduce BJP's seats in the upcoming polls.

Delhi CM leads rally ahead of filing nomination for Vidhan Sabha elections from Kalkaji
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi led a rally before filing her nomination for the Vidhan Sabha elections from Kalkaji constituency. She sought blessings at religious places and accused the BJP of being anti-poor. Facing tough competition from BJP’s Ramesh Singh Bidhuri and Congress's Alka Lamba, the elections are set for February 5.

Karnataka man cuts off finger, offers it to deity to make Modi PM again
Varnekar is convinced that since PM Modi took office, the situation with neighbouring countries has improved significantly. He attributes the peace in the Kashmir region to PM Modi’s leadership, claiming that terrorist activities and soldier deaths have reduced. According to him, the nation’s progress depends entirely on PM Modi.

Ukraine minister apologises for Goddess Kali tweet, says 'we respect unique Indian culture'
"We regret @DefenceU depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner. Ukraine & its people respect unique Indian culture & highly appreciate (India's) support. The depiction has already been removed. (Ukraine) is determined to further increase cooperation in spirit of mutual respect & friendship," she tweeted following a massive outrage among netizens over the incident.

Ukraine's defence ministry deletes tweet allegedly depicting Goddess Kali following online outrage
The Twitter handle @DefenceU posted the image with the caption "Work of Art", triggering angry reactions from many Indian Twitter users who accused the Ukrainian defence ministry of insensitivity and hurting the sentiments of Indians.

Anupam Kher prays for his late friend Satish Kaushik at Kalighat Temple
Actor Anupam Kher visited Kalighat Temple in Kolkata to pray for the peace of his late frien00d Satish Kaushik's soul who passed away due to a heart attack.

Naraka Chaturdashi: Date, puja vidhi, significance and Shubh Muhurat of Chhoti Diwali 2022
Naraka Chaturdashi, also known as Chhoti Diwali, falls on Krishna Paksha’s fourteenth day in the Hindu month of Kartika. It is believed that Lord Krishna and Satyabhama killed Nakasura on this day.

Delhi police registers case against controversial documentary ‘Kaali'
Under attack for a poster of her documentary "Kaali" showing the goddess smoking and holding a LGBTQ flag, filmmaker Leena Manimekalai on Monday said she will continue to use her voice fearlessly till she is alive.The poster had led to a social media storm with the hashtag ''Arrest Leena Manimekalai'', allegations that the filmmaker is hurting religious sentiments.

Goddess Kali's blessings always with India: Modi at ramakrishna event
The establishment of Ramakrishna Mission is also associated with this idea, he said in a video message on the birth centenary celebrations of Swami Atmasthananda, a former head of the organisation.

Goddess Kali's unlimited blessings are always with India, says PM Modi
The PM's speech came in the backdrop of a recent controversy that was created when TMC MP Mahua Moitra, at a conclave, recently said that she had every right as an individual to imagine Goddess Kali as a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting deity, as each person had his or her unique way of offering prayers.

BJP shouldn't teach Bengalis how to worship Goddess Kali: Mahua Moitra
The BJP's attempt to "impose its agenda of Hindutva" and "thrusting its monolithic views" on other ethnic groups should be opposed and handled once and for all for the welfare of the country, Moitra said in an interview with a Bengali news channel on Thursday night.

Multiple FIRs filed, BJP demands immediate arrest of TMC MP Mahua Moitra
An unrelenting Moitra tweeted, "Bring it on BJP! Am a Kali worshipper. I am not afraid of anything. Not your ignoramuses. Not your goons. Not your police. And most certainly not your trolls. Truth doesn't need back up forces." On social media, she said: "Jai Ma Kali! The goddess Bengalis worship is fearless & non-appeasing."

Kali is meat-eating, alcohol-accepting goddess: Mahua Moitra; views personal, says TMC
Moitra said that people have the right to imagine their gods or goddess in the way they want. "For me, Goddess Kali is a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess. And if you go to Tarapith (a major Shakti peeth in West Bengal's Birbhum district), you will see sadhus smoking. That is the version of Kali people worship (there). I, within Hinduism, being a Kali worshipper, have the right to imagine Kali in that way; that is my freedom," she said.

Why not block account posting objectionable content on Hindu goddess, Delhi High Court asks Twitter citing Trump ban
A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, which was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on Maa Kali by user 'AtheistRepublic', directed Twitter to explain how it undertakes the blocking of accounts.

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's historic Kali Mandir destroyed by Pakistani Army in 1971
After the inauguration, President Kovind said that the governments and people of Bangladesh and India helped in restoring the temple which was demolished by Pakistani forces during the war of liberation, according to a President's Secretariat release. He added that a large number of people were killed by the occupation forces.

PM Modi offers prayer at centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Ishwaripur village in Bangladesh's southwestern Shatkhira district, bordering India.

Bengal BJP adds ‘Maa Kali’to its ‘Shri Ram’ war cry
BJP decided to send thank you notes to all those who send “Jai Hind, Jai Bangla” cards as urged by CM Mamata Banerjee.
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