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Durga Puja 2026

Grand 5-day festival celebrating Goddess Durga victory over Mahishasura

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Durga Puja 2026

Grand 5-day festival celebrating Goddess Durga victory over Mahishasura

Festival Schedule: October 16, 2026 — October 21, 2026
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Live countdown to Durga Puja 2026. Track exact dates from Mahalaya to Maha Sasthi and Vijayadashami with real-time countdown clock, pandal guide, and rituals.

Durga Puja 2026 Schedule & Sacred Calendar

Durga Puja is the grandest cultural and religious celebration for millions of Bengalis and Hindus worldwide. The festival commemorates the ten-armed warrior Goddess Durga who descended to earth to vanquish Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of righteousness and courage over darkness.

During the five core days of Sasthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami, communities gather to enjoy classical Dhunuchi dances, evening Aartis, community feasts (Bhog), and the emotional farewell of Sindoor Khela on Vijayadashami.

  • Mahalaya: Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • Maha Sasthi (Bodhan): Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Maha Saptami (Kola Bou Snan): Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Maha Ashtami & Sandhi Puja: Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • Maha Navami (Kumari Puja & Homa): Monday, October 19, 2026
  • Vijayadashami & Sindoor Khela: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Cultural & Native Language Details (हिंदी / Hindi)

दुर्गा पूजा 2026 (Durga Puja)

महिषासुरमर्दिनी मां दुर्गा की आराधना और भव्य पंडालों का महापर्व

दुर्गा पूजा बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय का भव्य उत्सव है। इस महापर्व में मां दुर्गा की भव्य मूर्तियों की स्थापना, धुनुची नृत्य, सिंदूर खेला और महाभोग के साथ श्रद्धा और उल्लासपूर्वक पूजा की जाती है।

Festival Start DateOctober 16, 20266:00 AM GMT+2
Festival End DateOctober 21, 202611:59 PM GMT+2
Timezone ModeAsia/KolkataFixed regional timezone
Host LocationIndiaDurga Puja Celebrations
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Quick answers about Durga Puja 2026 date, time, and countdown features

How many days left for Durga Puja 2026 from today? (How many days till Durga Puja?)
Durga Puja 2026 begins with Maha Sasthi on Friday, October 16, 2026 and runs through Vijayadashami on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Use the live real-time countdown timer above to track remaining days, hours, and minutes.
When is Durga Puja 2026? (Durga Puja 2026 Dates)
Durga Puja 2026 will be celebrated from Friday, October 16 (Maha Sasthi) to Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Vijayadashami / Sindoor Khela). Key dates: Maha Saptami on Oct 17, Maha Ashtami on Oct 18, Maha Navami on Oct 19.
What is Durga Puja?
Durga Puja (Sharadotsav) is a grand five-day Hindu festival that venerates the ten-armed Goddess Durga and celebrates her triumph over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of righteousness over evil.
What are the Durga Puja dates for 2025 and 2026?
In 2025, Durga Puja took place from September 28 to October 2. In 2026, Durga Puja is celebrated from October 16 to October 20.
How is Durga Puja celebrated in Kolkata?
In Kolkata and across Bengal, millions visit elaborately themed pandals, admire artistic idols of Maa Durga, listen to the rhythmic beat of Dhak drums, participate in Dhunuchi dance, and enjoy community feasts.
When is Durga Puja 2026?
Durga Puja 2026 starts on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM GMT+2 and runs through Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT+2. The countdown timer above reflects the real-time remaining countdown in Asia/Kolkata.
When does Durga Puja 2026 end?
Durga Puja 2026 concludes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT+2. The live countdown timer continues running throughout the event to track remaining festival time until it ends.
How many days and hours are left until Durga Puja 2026?
You can track the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining in real-time with the live interactive clock above. It automatically calculates and updates down to the second.
What is the significance of Durga Puja 2026?
Live countdown to Durga Puja 2026. Track exact dates from Mahalaya to Maha Sasthi and Vijayadashami with real-time countdown clock, pandal guide, and rituals. In native cultural context (हिंदी / Hindi): दुर्गा पूजा बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय का भव्य उत्सव है। इस महापर्व में मां दुर्गा की भव्य मूर्तियों की स्थापना, धुनुची नृत्य, सिंदूर खेला और महाभोग के साथ श्रद्धा और उल्लासपूर्वक पूजा की जाती है।
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