Kali Pujo or Shyama Puja is one of the main festivals in Bengali tradition along with Bhai Phota. Though not widely celebrated as Durga Puja in Bangalore, the large Bengali population in Bangalore likes to hold on to their traditions. You will find a few Sarbojanin (open to all) Kali Puja across Bengaluru to enjoy the festival or you can head to a few Kali Baris in Bangalore to offer your prayers.
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Significance of Kali Pujo – A Different Diwali
Goddess Kali is worshipped in many forms at different times of the year across India. On the first new moon after Durga Puja, Shyama Kali is worshipped all over Bengal, the neighboring country Bangladesh, some parts of Bihar, Odissa, Assam, and Tripura. This coincides with Diwali which is celebrated in the rest of India and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during it. The day before the Kali Puja is marked as Bhoot Chaturdashi when it is believed that negative energy and evil spirits are at the peak of their energy. To ward off the evil, people light exactly 14 diyas or lamps in the house including the darkest and furthest corners, and eat 14 different types of leafy vegetables. The next night during the new moon, Kali Puja is performed.
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Some Useful Information
Before we start, here is some useful information for you.
How to get around during Kali Puja in Bangalore
There aren’t many Kali Puja or Kali Bari in Bangalore. And, Kali Puja pandals are sparsely located across the city. So, there is no easy way to cover them, even the major ones, by taking public transport. Haggling with autorickshaws for fare and route is extremely painful in Bengaluru. The best way to explore them is to travel by own vehicle. Parking might be difficult near puja pandals. You just have to park a few blocks away. Another alternative is to book an Ola or Uber rental if you are planning to visit multiple pandals in a day. Individual rides will take an obnoxious amount of waiting time and fare.
Dates of Kali Puja 2024
This year Kali Puja is on 31st October 2024.
Top Places to See Kali Pujo in Bangalore in 2024
If you are planning to worship Maa Kali or just go for pandal hopping, you can visit one or some of these Kali Pujo pandals in Bangalore in 2024.
Kali Baris in Bangalore in 2024
There are four well-known authentic Kali Baris in Bangalore. You can come to them for Shyama Puja.
Electronic City Kali Bari – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
It is a very homely Kali Bari located in Electronic City. You will find idols of Goddess Kali, Goddess Durga, and Lord Ganesha among others. The location is outside the city and difficult to navigate. You will not get a cab or auto while coming back. The road condition for the last 1 km is terrible. There are no shops near the temple to buy puja offerings.
Venue: Bettadasanapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Bangalore Kalibari – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
The oldest Kali Bari in Bangalore has been conducting Kali Pujo since 1973 in then a barren land. Later the current temple was built in the same place. You can have their bhog prasad during the puja. The lane in front of the temple is very narrow. So, park a little further.
Venue: 5th Cross, Viginapura, Opposite FCI Godown Gate, KR Puram, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: website
KR Puram Kali Bari – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Built alongside Mareamma Temple, this Kali Bari is right opposite Pushpanjali Theatre. It has ample parking space.
Venue: Beside Mareamma Temple, Opposite Pushpanjali Theatre, Bangalore Corporation Industrial Estate, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: website
Bangalore Kali Bari – North Bangalore Cultural Samithi – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
The temple has idols of Ganapati, Kali, and Shiva. It also has two big halls on the ground and the first floor that can be rented for family functions and get-togethers. Ample space for parking is available.
Venue: 8, Nandini Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Kali Pujo Pandals in Bangalore in 2024
Hattogol – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
It is probably the most famous Kali Pujo in Bangalore. This time, it will be a three-day celebration from 31 October to 2 November 2024.
Venue: Aicobo Grounds, Aicobo Nagar, 1st Stage, BTM Layout, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Alaapi – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
It is another heavyweight Kali Puja in Bangalore. The puja starts at 6 pm on 31st October 2024. The Pushpanjali and Bhog are open to all.
Venue: Sekhar Olympus Apartment Clubhouse, 58, Sir.M Vishveshwaraya Rd, Horamavu, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
SORRBA – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
This puja is a very popular one as they also organize Durga Puja on a large scale. The puja starts at 7 pm.
Venue: SJR Park Vista, Off Harlur Rd, Amblipura, PWD Quarters, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Sarathi Socio Cultural Trust – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
This is also very popular among Bengalis living in Bangalore. The venue for this year’s Kali Pujo is yet to be disclosed.
Venue: Mangala Kalyana Mantapa, Ganapathi Temple Rd, 5th Block Koramangala Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Whitefield Cultural Association (WCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
It is celebrating its 22nd year of Kali Puja. It started both Durga Puja and Kali Puja in the same year. The puja starts at 8 pm on 31st October 2024. The special attraction this year is ghosts from Indian folklore. Interesting, isn’t it?
Venue: Parking ‘G’, Nexus Whitefield, Prestige Ozone, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
The Bengalee Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
This is one of the oldest and most popular Kali Puja in Bangalore.
Venue: 1/a, Assaye Rd, Shivan Chetty Garden Post, Ulsoor, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Hoodi Sarbojanin Kali Puja Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
This puja stepped into its 16th year. This time, it will be a four-day celebration from 31 October to 3 November 2024.
Venue: Hoodi Sports Club, Hoodi Main Road Hudi, Krishnarajapura, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Kali Puja by Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee (BDPC) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
The puja starts at 7:30 pm on 31st October 2024.
Venue: Manpho Convention Center, Beside Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Kali Puja by RT Nagar Sarbajanin Durga Puja Samiti – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
The pujo starts at 8 pm on 31 October 2024.
Venue: Ganesha Temple, Beside RT Nagar Post Office, RT Nagar, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Jagriti Bangiyo Cultural Association (JBCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
They are celebrating 5th year of puja. The pujo starts at 8 pm on 31 October 2024. The entry will be allowed strictly till 10 pm.
Venue: Natyapriya’s Nruthyakshetra, School Of Performing Arts, Hoysala Nagar, Ramamurthy Nagar, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Aarohan – A Socio-Cultural Forum – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.
Venue: Belathur, Kadugodi, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Rainbow Socio-Cultural Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.
Venue: Apartment Club House, Sipani Royal Heritage, Chandapur
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Abhinandan Cultural Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.
Venue: Silicon City College, KR Puram, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Parijat Cultural Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: MJR Pearl, Adjacent to BMTC Bus Station, Gopalkrishna Nagar, Maithri Layout, Kadugodi, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Begur Bengali Cultural Association (BBCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: L.N. Amma Party Hall, Yelenahalli Main Rd, Akshayanagara East, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Udaynagar Sarbojanin Kali Puja – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
This puja stepped into its 8th year. This time, it will be a four-day celebration from 31 October to 3 November 2024.
Venue: New Brilliant School, Uday Shankar Road, A Narayanapura, Udaya Nagar, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Sanskritik Cultural Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Elite Banquet Hall, Puttenhalli Road, Kr Layout, JP Nagar Phase 6, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Socio-Cultural Association, Indira Nagar – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
It is one of the most popular Kali Pujo in Bengaluru.
Venue: HAEA Bhavana, 3478, 1st Cross Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
East Bengaluru Cultural Association (EBCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.
Venue: Sri Abhaya Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Kattamanallur, Konadasapura, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Bangalore Srehatta Sammelani – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: IvyRossa 4 Seasons Hotel and Resort, 2nd Right, Thomas Layout, Hadosiddapura Road, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Barsha – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Shree Muthahalli A/c Party Hall, 167, 19th Main Rd, 11th Cross Rd, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Bengali In Bangalore (BinB) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Kalyani Kala Mandir, Bannerghatta Main Road (opp. IIM B), Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Kodichikanahalli Sarbojanin Utsav Committee (KSUC) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Siri Convention Hall, Shanbog Nagappa Layout, Bilekahalli, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Utsav Bangalore – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty Sabhangana, 9th Main Rd, Vijaya Bank Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
South Bangalore Cultural Association (SBCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Ramalingeshwara Cave Temple, Hulimavu, near Meenakshi Mall, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Uttarahalli Residents’ Cultural Association (URCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Shakthi Hill Resorts, BEML Layout, Off, Mysore Rd, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Bongodhara Sarbajanin Durgoutsav – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Nikoo 1 Tower 2, Bharatiya City, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Poorva Bangalore Cultural Association (PBCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: SMV Convention Hall, XQ87+C94, Immadihalli, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Bengaluru Cultural Association (BCA Munnekollal) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.
Venue: Government School, Munnekolala, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Durga Puja Committee Jalahalli East – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Sarvamurthy Temple Air Force Station Jalahalli East, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Prabaasee Association – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.
Venue: Havyaka Bhavana, Near Malleshwaram Railway Station. 101/A, 11th Cross, 8th Main Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Oikotan Hebbal Cultural Society – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: Beside Green Country Public School, Hebbal, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
BSK Seva Sangha Trust – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
This puja turns 10 this year.
Venue: Sapthapathi Souharda Party Hall, 80 Feet Rd, Seethe Circle, Giri Nagar, Near Vianayaka Hospital, Banashankari, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
Electronic City Cultural Association (ECCA) – Kali Puja in Bengaluru in 2024
Venue: White Feather Convention Center, Hosur Road, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook
I hope you will have a blast hopping from pandal to pandals, eating bhog, and offering pushpanjali during Kali Puja in Bangalore this year.