Preparations are in full swing for Kali Puja at the Khadgeshwari Mahakali Temple in Araria district. Grand archways (toran dwar) are being erected along the approximately 4-kilometer stretch from the temple complex to the main road, promising a special attraction for devotees. The temple premises are also being adorned with colorful lights and elaborate decorations.

According to Nanu Baba, a devotee of Maa Khadgeshwari, Kali Puja will be celebrated on November 8th this year, coinciding with Diwali. A special Mahabhog will be offered to Maa Khadgeshwari Mahakali on the day of the puja. The following day, Monday, November 9th, will also feature a Mahabhog ceremony at the temple. Bhajans and kirtans will be held throughout the night, with local singers performing. Organizers anticipate a large turnout of devotees this year.

Nanu Baba added that devotees are actively contributing to the puja preparations, as they do every year. Several individuals, including Arun Mishra, Kimi Anand alias Bhairav Pandey, Hemant Kumar Heera, Shashikant Dubey, Guddu Singh, Akhilesh Das, Shankar Mali, Nandkishore Jha, and Roshan Kumar, are actively involved in making the event a success. An atmosphere of devotion and excitement prevails at the Khadgeshwari Mahakali Temple for Kali Puja, with grand decorations, archways, devotional tableaux, and all-night bhajans promising a special celebration.