Bhoot Chaturdashi 2025 Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

The term “Bhoot Chaturdashi” literally means the fourteenth day dedicated to spirits or departed souls. The festival represents the cleansing of homes and souls before the auspicious festival of lights, Diwali.

It is believed that on this night, evil spirits, ghosts, and negative energies are most active. Therefore, people light fourteen diyas (lamps) around their homes to protect themselves and their families. These lamps are placed at every corner, near the entrance, windows, rooftops, and courtyards — to dispel darkness and negativity.

In Gujarat, this day is also known as Kali Chaudas, dedicated to Goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil, and Veer Vetal, the guardian spirit. The puja is performed to eliminate all dark influences and bring spiritual light before Diwali.

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Bhoot Chaturdashi Rituals and Puja Vidhi

• Devotees begin the day with an oil bath believed to cleanse the body of impurities and protect against evil influences.


• Fourteen lamps are lit at night in memory of ancestors and to guard against dark forces.


• Devotees visit temples or perform puja at home during midnight, offering flowers, black sesame, and sweets.


• Reciting Kali Mantras or Hanuman Chalisa is believed to keep away evil energies.


• Staying awake during Maha Nishita Kaal is considered auspicious to invoke the goddess’s protection and power.

Bhoot Chaturdashi: Spiritual Importance

Bhoot Chaturdashi serves as a reminder that light and darkness coexist, but faith and purity always overcome fear and negativity. Lighting lamps and performing Kali Chaudas Puja not only protect from external evils but also cleanse the inner mind of fear, greed, and ignorance.

It’s believed that worship on this night strengthens one’s spiritual aura and shields the family from misfortune and unseen obstacles throughout the year.

Bhoot Chaturdashi 2025 is not just a ritual of fear or protection, it’s a night of spiritual renewal. As the lamps glow in the darkness, devotees are reminded that light conquers shadow, and divine power safeguards those who live with faith. Performing Kali Chaudas Puja on this night ensures peace, strength, and divine protection for all.