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English
Etymology
Kali + Puja, based on Sanskrit काली (kālī) and Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā). Literally means "reverence of Kali".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Kali Puja
- (Hinduism) A festival celebrating the goddess Kali, held at around October and November.
Usage notes
Kali Puja is observed more often in Bangladesh, West Bengal, and Odisha.
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