While Halloween is marked by costumes, carved pumpkins, and trick-or-treating, Bhoot Chaturdoshi in Bengal is steeped in age-old rituals, with families lighting 14 lamps or "choddo prodip" to ward off ...

In West Bengal, the day is celebrated as Bhoot Chaturdashi. It is observed one day before Diwali, accordingly on October 30 this year. Also called Kali Chaudas, the day is dedicated to honouring ...