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Puja guide
Incense for Kali Puja at Home
Kali, the fierce and protective form of the goddess, is worshipped especially in Bengal, Assam and Odisha, at Kalighat, Dakshineswar and Tarapith.
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Quick answer
Which incense is used for Kali puja?
Kali is traditionally worshipped with hibiscus and the smoke of dhuno resin; for home worship, resinous and smoky dhoop such as bakhoor and oudh carry a similar depth. Her main festival is Kali Puja on the new-moon night of Diwali.
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Traditional offerings to Kali
- Red hibiscus (jaba) flowers.
- Lamps, especially on the new-moon night.
- Dhuno resin smoke.
- Sweets and fruit.
Special days
Kali Puja on Kartik Amavasya, and the new-moon nights through the year.
A simple Goddess Kali puja
- 1Offer red hibiscus at the shrine.
- 2Light lamps and a resinous dhoop.
- 3Chant the Kali mantra or sing a Shyama Sangeet.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kali Puja?
On the new-moon night of Kartik, the same night as Diwali.
What is dhuno?
A natural resin burned on coconut husk in a clay dhunuchi during Bengali worship.
Which Aadhya fragrance is closest to dhuno?
Arabian Bakhoor and Royal Oudh dhoop have the most resinous, smoky character.
Help me choose
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