Kali Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas, also known as Bhut Chaturdashi, is a festival that is
observed every year in Western states of the country, specifically in Gujarat. This day
is dedicated to the divine Goddess Kali and observed by devotees with great
devotion. The day on which Kali Chaturdashi is observed is Chatudarshi thithi of
Krishna Paksha of Kartik month of the Hindu Lunar Calendar.
On the auspicious day of Kali Chaturdashi, prayers of devotees are fulfilled by
Goddess Kali, they are protected from evil souls and also are blessed with courage.
Considered the most conductive occasion to get rid of all evil energies, Kali Cahudas
is also an ideal day for Tantrik and Aghoris for penance and their certain rituals. The
fierce form of Goddess Shakti, also known as Goddess kali is known as the destroyer
of all negative and evil energies.
Rituals of Kali Chaturdashi
On this day, the divine form of Goddess Parvati, i.e., Goddess kali is worshipped.
People perform the rituals of Kali Chaturdashi by visiting the crematorium at Maha
Nishita time and puja is offered to the Goddess or darkness (Goddess Kali) and Veer
Vetal.
According to Hindu culture, the evil spirits are extremely powerful during the night
of Kali Chaturdashi. Hence, kali Chaturdashi pooja is performed to seek the blessings
of Goddess Kali which in turn provides strength to her devotees to face and escape
from the bad spirits.
Learn the astrological significance of Kali Chaturdashi from Hemant Bhardwaj
In astrology- the planet Rahu is considered responsible for darkness in the life of
people and worshipping the goddess Kali can eliminate these negative aspects.
Hemant Bhardwaj, a proficient astrologer in Delhi can help you know several
remedies conducting which can help you appease the Goddess Kali on kali
Chaturdashi and neutralize the negative effects of Rahu.