Durga Puja Rituals in Bangalore 2026

Pushpanjali timings are as follows:
• Saptami (17th October): 10:05 AM
• Ashtami (18th October): 10:05 AM
• Sandhi Puja (19th October): 8:15 AM
• Navami (20th October): 9:35 AM
• Dashami (21st October): 9:05 AM

Sandhi Puja will be performed on October 19, 2026 from 7:26 AM to 8:14 AM. This is the most auspicious moment of Durga Puja, lasting 48 minutes at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami.

Sandhi Puja is the most powerful ritual of Durga Puja. It is performed during the last 24 minutes of Ashtami and the first 24 minutes of Navami. During this sacred juncture, 108 diyas are lit, and the chanting of mantras reaches its peak. It is believed that Maa Durga manifests as Chamunda during this time to destroy the demons Chanda and Munda.

Kumari Puja is the worship of a young girl as a living embodiment of Maa Durga. It is performed on Maha Navami (October 20, 2026). The ritual honors the divine feminine energy (Shakti) in its purest form. The girl represents the nine forms of Maa Durga (Nava Durga).

All puja timings and rituals are determined according to Benimadhab Sil's Full Panjika 1433, which is the most authentic and widely respected Bengali almanac (Panjika). Every auspicious muhurat has been calculated based on traditional Vedic principles.

The main rituals include:
• Bodhon, Amantran & Adhibas (Invocation of Maa Durga)
• Nabapatrika Snan (Bathing of nine plants representing the nine forms of the Goddess)
• Pushpanjali (Flower offering)
• Sandhi Puja (The juncture worship)
• Kumari Puja (Worship of a young girl)
• Sindoor Khela (Vermilion ceremony)
• Bisarjan (Immersion ceremony)

No, entry is completely FREE for all devotees. Bhog Prasad (sacred food offering) is also served free daily to all visitors as per the traditional Bengali custom.

EBCA Maha Durga Puja 2026 is located at Sri Manjunatha Swamy Kalyana Mantapa, Katamnallur, Whitefield, Bengaluru - 560049. It is easily accessible from ITPL, KR Puram, Marathahalli, Brookefield, and all parts of East Bangalore.

Yes, free parking is available for 5,000+ vehicles. The venue has dedicated parking areas with proper signage and volunteer assistance. The venue is also just 3 km from Whitefield Metro Station (Purple Line).

Bhog Prasad (sacred meal offering) is served daily:
• Morning Bhog: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening Prasad: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Ashtami & Navami Special Bhog: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

EBCA organizes a rich array of cultural events including:
• Baul Akhara – Living Baul music experience
• Dhunuchi Naach Competition – Traditional dance with earthen incense pots
• Dandiya Night – With RED FM
• Maddox Square Book Fair – 5000+ Bengali books
• Patachitra Art Exhibition – Live scroll painting
• Cultural Evenings – Dance, music, and theatrical performances

Volunteers are always welcome! You can register by emailing durga@ebcafamily.com or calling +91-9606298720. Areas of volunteering include crowd management, bhog distribution, cultural program coordination, parking assistance, and helping senior citizens.

Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels. Sponsorship helps support the grand celebration of Maa Durga. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsorship@ebcafamily.com or call +91-9606298720.

EBCA (East Bengaluru Cultural Association) was founded in 2018 with the mission to bring authentic Bengali Durga Puja celebrations to East Bangalore. Since then, it has grown to become the largest Durga Puja in Bangalore, attracting over 2,00,000 devotees annually. EBCA has received multiple awards including the Sharod Utsav Samman for Best Venue and Best Publicity.