Diwali festival

Kali Puja is a regional public holiday observed in several Indian states on the new moon in the month of Kartik. Also known as Dianita Kali Puja, Shyama Puja or Maharishi Puja, this is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess Kali. History of Kali Puja Kali is said to be the personification of Shakti (female  power),  which she wielded to kill all the demons and save the earth. The killing increased her blood lust, which took hold and she started killing anyone she felt had done a wrong. She was only stopped when Lord Shiva intervened and lay down in front of her. In art, Kali is often depicted with her tongue hanging out, depicting the moment when she realized she had stood on Lord Shiva and her rage subsided. Kali Puja is celebrated to seek the help of the goddess in destroying evil and get her blessings for general happiness, health, wealth, and peace. The puja rituals of Kali Puja take place at night. Devotees perform the puja using red hibiscus flowers as it is said to be her fav