DURGA PUJA 2026 DATES & SCHEDULE OF KOLKATA
This year the goddess Durga arrives on a HORSE and departs also on a PALANQUIN.
Maa Durga’s arrival on Horse indicates a potential for natural disasters, war-like situations, or political instability. Specifically, the departure of Maa Durga on a Palanquin which is often considered a sign of increased mortality or disease-related issues in the coming year.
| DATE | DAY | TIME |
| 10th October (Saturday) | MAHALAYA- Torpon | That day till |
| 15th October (Friday) 10th Ashwin | MAHA PANCHAMI | That day till – XX:XX AM/PM Evening XX:X AM/PM – Devir Bodhan |
| 16th & 17th October (Saturday & Sunday) 11th Ashwin | MAHA SHASHTI- Amantran and Adhibas :- within XX:XX AM/PM | That day till – XX:XX AM/PM |
| 18th October (Sunday) 12th Ashwin | MAHA SAPTAMI- Nabapatrika Pravesh :- After XX:XX AM/PM Maha Saptami Puja :- XX:XX AM Pushpanjali From :- XX:XX AM Sandhya Aarti :- 00:00 PM | That day till – XX:XX AM/PM |
| 19th October (Monday) 13th Ashwin | MAHA ASHTAMI- Maha Ashtami Puja :- XX:XX AM Pushpanjali From :- XX:XX AM Sandhi Puja : 01:21 PM to 02:09 PM | That day till – XX:XX AM/PM |
| 20th October (Tuesday) 14th Ashwin | NABAMI- Maha Nabami Puja :- XX:XX AM Pushpanjali From :- XX:XX AM Sandhya Aarti :- XX:XX PM | That day till – XX:XX AM/PM |
| 21st October (Wednesday) 15th Ashwin | VIJAYA DASHAMI- Vijaya Dashami Puja :- XX:XX AM Dadhikarma :- XX:XX PM Darpan Bisharjon :- XX:XX PM Sindoor Khela :- XX:XX PM Bisarjan (Immersion) Rituals :- XX:XX PM onwards | That day till – XX:XX PM |
