Saralnama54 years ago, the Kali Puja celebration began at Netaji Subhash Chowk in Saharsa, Bihar. This year, the festivities will start on with the idol installation at midnight. The main puja will be, followed by the distribution of 56 bhog prasad. A havan and kanya bhojan are scheduled for, with idol immersion. The tradition started in 1971 when Hindu refugees from Bangladesh settled in Saharsa's Refugee Colony. The puja committee has requested security arrangements and traffic management from the district administration. Committee members, including Raju Singh and Manoj Yadav, are overseeing the preparations. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 17:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 54 years ago, the Kali Puja celebration began at Netaji Subhash Chowk in Saharsa, Bihar
- This year, the festivities will start on 20 Oct with the idol installation at midnight
- The main puja will be on 21 Oct, followed by the distribution of 56 bhog prasad on 22 Oct