in respect to discussions about bhairava kali and alcohol i would like to mention a fact . in the eastern belt , specially bengal kali puja is not possible without alcohol .

suraa remains an important ingrediant of kali puja . a suraa-patra or wine bowl is placed in the lower right hand of the goddess as an offering . for those who dislike offering alcohol , an offering of coconut milk mixed with ginger juice and honey which has been kept in a brass bowl for some time is suggested instead . that is a substitute of suraa .

but most pujas have alcohol in their ceremonies . albeit ritually .