Durga Puja — ಮಹತ್ವ
Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Elaborate pandals and idols are installed for five days.
Durga Puja — ಮಹತ್ವ
According to the Markandeya Purana, Durga was created by the combined energy of the gods to slay Mahishasura. She fought for nine days and killed him on the tenth (Vijayadashami). The festival also marks Durga's annual visit to her parental home with her children.
Durga Puja — ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- On Mahalaya, listen to Chandi path or Mahishasura Mardini; invoke the goddess.
- From Saptami to Navami, visit pandals and offer pushpanjali (flowers).
- Perform aarti and enjoy cultural programmes; wear new clothes each day.
- On Dashami, perform Sindoor Khela (vermillion play) and bid farewell (Visarjan).
Durga Puja — ಮಂತ್ರಗಳು
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
Durga Puja — ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಆಹಾರ
- ●Bhog
- ●Khichuri
- ●Labra
- ●Payesh
- ●Mishti
Durga Puja — ಇತರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು
West Bengal
Pandals, pushpanjali, Sindoor Khela
Odisha
Similar, with Odia traditions
Tripura
Bengali-style puja
Durga Puja — ಮಾಡಬೇಕು / ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
ಮಾಡಬೇಕು
- ✓Visit pandals
- ✓Offer pushpanjali
- ✓Participate in Sindoor Khela
- ✓Respect the idol
ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- ✗Do not touch the idol without permission
- ✗Avoid inappropriate behaviour
- ✗Do not litter
Durga Puja — FAQ
- Durga Puja ಎಂದರೇನು?
- Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
- Durga Puja 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ Durga Puja ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ, ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 16, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
- Durga Puja ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ ಏನು?
- On Mahalaya, listen to Chandi path or Mahishasura Mardini; invoke the goddess.; From Saptami to Navami, visit pandals and offer pushpanjali (flowers).; Perform aarti and enjoy cultural programmes; wear new clothes each day.; On Dashami, perform Sindoor Khela (vermillion play) and bid farewell (Visarjan).
- Durga Puja ದಿನ ಏನು ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕು?
- Bhog, Khichuri, Labra, Payesh, Mishti
- Durga Puja ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?
- Visit pandals; Offer pushpanjali; Participate in Sindoor Khela
- Durga Puja ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು?
- Do not touch the idol without permission; Avoid inappropriate behaviour; Do not litter
- Durga Puja ದಿನ ಯಾವ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸಬೇಕು?
- Durga Puja Durgaಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿತ.
Upcoming Durga Puja Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Durga Puja is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 16,2026 | ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ | 11:34 am | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 17,2026 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 12:22 pm | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19,2026 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 01:44 pm | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 20,2026 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 02:19 pm | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 5,2027 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 11:30 am | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 6,2027 | ಬುಧವಾರ | 12:24 pm | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 7,2027 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 01:11 pm | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 9,2027 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 02:28 pm | — |