Kalparambha 2025 Date: Check Akal Bodhon Muhurat, Puja Rituals and Significance Kolabou Puja

Kalparambha 2025 Date: Check Akal Bodhon Muhurat, Puja Rituals and Significance Kolabou Puja (PTI image)

Kalparambha 2025: Kalparambha is the ceremonial beginning of Durga Puja rituals, will be observed on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This marks the first major step of Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. The following day, Kolabou Puja (Navpatrika Puja) will take place on September 29, 2025. According to the Panchang, the best time to perform Kalparambha puja is during Sanyakal, the two hours and 24 minutes before sunset.

Kalparambha is deeply symbolic as it sets the stage for Durga Puja in Bengal, just as Ghatasthapana or Kalashsthapana begins Navratri in other regions of India. It is also known as Akal Bodhon, meaning the “untimely invocation” of Goddess Durga. Traditionally, Devi was worshipped during Chaitra Navratri, but over time, Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja became the main festivals of Durga worship.

According to sacred texts, it was Lord Rama who first performed Akal Bodhon of Goddess Durga before his battle with Ravana. He sought the blessings of the Divine Mother for strength and victory, and this tradition laid the foundation for Durga Puja during Sharad Navratri.

During Kalparambha rituals, Goddess Durga is invoked to reside in either a Bilva tree or a Kalash. This sacred act is called Amantran (invitation) and Adhivas (sanctification). The rituals are considered equivalent to Bilva Nimantran observed in other states. Devotees believe that this invocation brings Goddess Durga’s divine presence into the puja pandal, marking the official commencement of festivities.

While Durga Puja in Bengal is popularly celebrated for five days (Shashthi to Dashami), Kalparambha reminds us of its deeper spiritual roots. Just as Navratri can be celebrated for 9, 7, 5, 3, 2, or even 1 day, Kalparambha symbolizes flexibility in devotion while keeping the essence of Durga worship alive.