North Bangalore Cultural Samithi presents

49th yearDurga Puja

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49th year celebration · 2026

Years of culture,
community & celebration.

North Bangalore Cultural Samithi is a social community rooted in inclusion, peace, harmony and cultural unity.

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Shri Shri Durga Puja

Five days of devotion,
art & togetherness

Durga
Puja

Traditional illustration of Durga Maa with her lion

16 — 21 October 2026

Sadumatadha Sadara Vidyabhivrudhi Sangha, Mahalakshmipuram

Join us for the 49th year celebration of Shri Shri Sharodiya Durga Puja—six days of festivities and cultural programmes.

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16 — 21 October 2026

Six sacred days.
One celebration.

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16October

Friday · 28th Ashwin

Maha Sashthi

6:00 PM onwardsBodhan, Sashthi Puja, Anjali Amantran & Adhibas

8:00 PM onwardsOpening Ceremony & Anandamela

17October

Saturday · 29th Ashwin

Maha Saptami

7:00 AM — 10:30 AMNava Patrika Pravesh, Sthapan & Maha Saptami Puja at 9:00 AM

10:30 AM — 12:30 PMPuspanjali, Chandipath, Bhog & Arati

7:00 PMSandhya Arati

8:00 PMCultural Programme

18October

Sunday · 30th Ashwin

Maha Astami

9:00 AM — 12:30 PMPuja, Puspanjali, Chandipath, Bhog & Arati

7:00 PMSandhya Arati

8:00 PMCultural Programme

19October

Monday · 1st Kartik

Maha Astami & Sandhi Puja

6:00 AM — 7:30 AMMaha Astami Puja, Puspanjali, Chandipath, Bhog & Arati

7:26 AM — 8:14 AMSandhi Puja, Balidan, Deep Daan, Puspanjali, Bhog & Arati

9:00 AM — 12:30 PMAtirikta Puja, Puspanjali, Chandipath, Bhog & Arati

7:00 PMSandhya Arati

8:00 PMCultural Programme

20October

Tuesday · 2nd Kartik

Maha Navami

7:00 AMNavami Puja

9:30 AM — 12:30 PMPuspanjali, Chandipath, Bhog & Arati

1:00 PM — 2:00 PMHomam (Havan)

7:00 PMSandhya Arati

8:00 PMCultural Programme

21October

Wednesday · 3rd Kartik

Vijaya Dasami

7:00 AM — 10:47 AMVijaya Dashami Puja, Puspanjali & Darpan Visarjan

11:30 AM onwardsDevi Baran & Sindurdaan

2:00 PM onwardsNiranjan Yatra

7:30 PM onwardsVijaya Sanmilani

Festival calendar

Festival Calendar

Dhunuchi dance in front of the Durga Puja stage

Dancers performing in traditional red and white attire

Durga Puja idols and decorations at NBCS

Volunteers serving food at the community celebration

Community members gathered for a festival group photograph

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Pujo te ashun dekha hobe!

Estd: 1978

Winner of “Best Pushpanjali”, “Best Protima”, “Best Midsized Pujo”, “Best Bhog & Prasad” among many others

Last celebration, in numbers

0Visitors

0Community meals

0Stalls

0Puja awards

A celebration made possible by thousands of neighbours, volunteers, artists and well-wishers.

A deeper devotion

Kali Bari

Visit Kali Mandir at FTI Colony, Nandini Layout for Lakshmi, Shyama, Jagadhatri and Saraswati Puja.

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Keep the tradition flowing

Every offering becomes
a shared celebration.

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49th yearDurga Puja

Years of culture,community & celebration.

DurgaPuja

Six sacred days.One celebration.

Maha Sashthi

Maha Saptami

Maha Astami

Maha Astami & Sandhi Puja

Maha Navami

Vijaya Dasami

Kali Bari

Every offering becomesa shared celebration.

Years of culture,
community & celebration.

Durga
Puja

Six sacred days.
One celebration.

Every offering becomes
a shared celebration.