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Odisha Residents Confused Over Kali Puja Date, Kanak News Clarifies
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 07:43 AM
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Kanak News Odisha has clarified the correct date for Kali Puja, which was causing confusion among residents on 5th November 2026. The channel confirmed the festival will be celebrated on the 14th of the lunar month of Ashwin.
Kanak News Odisha aired an 8 PM bulletin on 5 November 2026 addressing widespread confusion over the date of Kali Puja. The report clarified that the festival will be celebrated on the 14th day of the lunar month of Ashwin, not on the previously circulated date.
The broadcaster explained that the miscommunication stemmed from a misprint in earlier social media posts. Viewers were advised to consult the official Panchang for accurate dates.
Officials from the Odisha Department of Culture have also issued a statement confirming the corrected date and urging the public to observe the festival on the proper day.
The clarification came after several complaints on Kanak News’s social media pages, where residents expressed uncertainty about the timing of the puja.
Kanak News remains committed to providing accurate information on cultural and religious events across the state.
The broadcaster explained that the miscommunication stemmed from a misprint in earlier social media posts. Viewers were advised to consult the official Panchang for accurate dates.
Officials from the Odisha Department of Culture have also issued a statement confirming the corrected date and urging the public to observe the festival on the proper day.
The clarification came after several complaints on Kanak News’s social media pages, where residents expressed uncertainty about the timing of the puja.
Kanak News remains committed to providing accurate information on cultural and religious events across the state.