Lucknow: The 164-year-old Kali Bari Temple at Ghasiyari Mandi will celebrate Sri Sri Kali Puja on Nov 8 and Annakoot Utsav on Nov 10, with the temple trust inviting devotees to participate in the festivities.According to the schedule, rituals on Nov 8 (Sunday) will begin with Purohit Boron at 8pm, followed by Kali Puja at 9pm. The traditional Balidan ceremony is scheduled for 11.30pm, while Hom will be performed at midnight. Bhog (Bhandara) will be served from 1am.On Nov 9 (Monday), devotees will be offered Bhog (Bhandara) from 1.30pm onwards.The temple will observe Annakoot Utsav on Nov 10 (Tuesday). Puja and Pushpanjali will continue till 10am, after which the temple will remain closed for Annakoot decoration. Devotees will be able to have Annakoot Darshan from 3pm onwards, while Annakoot Prasad will be distributed after the evening aarti.The temple trust said the celebrations form part of the annual religious observances at the historic shrine and appealed to devotees to attend the ceremonies and seek blessings.
