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Current Festival Schedule
Durga Puja 2026
Join us for five days of devotion, culture, and community celebration. Here's your complete guide to all the events and activities.
October 16-20, 2026
Billava Bhavanbeside Narayana Nethralaya
Shashthi - Festival Inauguration
Day 1 - October 16, 2026
6:00 AM
Bodhon & Amantran
Awakening of the Goddess and invitation ceremony
10:00 AM
Shashthi Puja
Traditional morning prayers and rituals
6:00 PM
Evening Aarti
Community evening prayers with dhak and conch
7:30 PM
Cultural Program
Opening ceremony with traditional dance performances
Saptami - Community Celebration
Day 2 - October 17, 2026
7:00 AM
Saptami Puja
Morning rituals and prayers
12:00 PM
Community Lunch
Traditional Bengali feast for all attendees
4:00 PM
Children's Program
Cultural activities and competitions for kids
7:00 PM
Rabindra Sangeet Evening
Musical performances of Tagore's compositions
Ashtami - Grand Celebration
Day 3 - October 18, 2026
6:00 AM
Ashtami Puja
Most auspicious day prayers and rituals
11:00 AM
Kumari Puja
Worship of young girls as manifestation of Devi
1:00 PM
Grand Feast
Special community lunch with traditional dishes
6:00 PM
Dhunuchi Dance
Traditional incense dance competition
8:00 PM
Cultural Extravaganza
Grand cultural program with guest artists
Navami - Devotional Day
Day 4 - October 19, 2026
7:00 AM
Navami Puja
Morning prayers and special rituals
10:00 AM
Homa Yajna
Sacred fire ceremony for blessings
2:00 PM
Community Service
Food distribution to underprivileged families
7:00 PM
Devotional Music
Bhajans and devotional songs
Dashami - Farewell Ceremony
Day 5 - October 20, 2026
8:00 AM
Dashami Puja
Final day prayers and rituals
11:00 AM
Sindur Khela
Traditional vermillion play by married women
1:00 PM
Final Community Feast
Last meal together before immersion
4:00 PM
Visarjan Procession
Farewell procession to the immersion site
6:00 PM
Immersion Ceremony
Final farewell to Goddess Durga
Important Information
Please note these important details for a smooth festival experience.
Timings
Pandal remains open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Special late hours on Ashtami until 11:00 PM.
Volunteers
Volunteer registration is open. Contact the organizing committee to help with various festival activities.
Food & Prasad
Free community meals available daily. Special prasad distribution after each puja ceremony.