Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in New Delhi. Nishita Kaal (Kali Puja): 11:39 PM–12:31 AM (9 Nov). Times are for New Delhi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near New Delhi
| City | Nishita Kaal | vs New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 11:39 PM–12:31 AM (9 Nov) | — |
| Patna 853 km | 11:07–11:59 PM | 32 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 900 km | 11:04–11:56 PM | 35 min earlier |
| Ranchi 999 km | 11:07–11:58 PM | 32 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 1039 km | 11:00–11:52 PM | 39 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 1064 km | 11:02–11:54 PM | 37 min earlier |
| Jamshedpur 1108 km | 11:03–11:55 PM | 36 min earlier |
| Siliguri 1121 km | 10:54–11:46 PM | 45 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 1270 km | 11:05–11:56 PM | 34 min earlier |
| Kolkata 1304 km | 10:55–11:46 PM | 44 min earlier |
| Puri 1311 km | 11:05–11:56 PM | 34 min earlier |
Kali Puja: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Kali Puja page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nishita Kaal for Kali Puja in New Delhi?
In New Delhi, nishita kaal (kali puja) is at 11:39 PM–12:31 AM (9 Nov) (Sunday, 8 November 2026).
When is Kali Puja 2026 in New Delhi?
Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Tithi: The night of Kartik Amavasya, in Nishita Kaal. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for New Delhi (28.61° N, 77.21° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Kali Puja in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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