When is Kali Pooja celebrated in West Bengal region?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a)Kartika Amavasya
· Kali Pooja is celebrated on the Kali Amavasya (the New Moon day) in the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar. This typically falls in October or November.
· It is one of the major festivals of West Bengal and is dedicated to Goddess Kali, the goddess of destruction and transformation.
· The day is marked by rituals, prayers, and offerings to the goddess, with devotees seeking her blessings for strength, protection, and prosperity.
Why not the other options?
Kartika Poornima:
· Kartika Poornima is the Full Moon day in the month of Kartika and is celebrated with festivals like Tripuri Purnima. It is not associated with Kali Pooja.
Ashwin Amavasya:
· Ashwin Amavasya is the New Moon day in the month of Ashwin (usually in September or October), and is celebrated for Pitru Tarpan (homage to ancestors) but not for Kali Pooja.
Ashwin Poornima:
· Ashwin Poornima is the Full Moon day in the month of Ashwin. It is celebrated for Sharad Purnima, which is not related to Kali Pooja.