Durga Puja — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പൂജാ വിധി
- 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 — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
Durga Puja — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Bhog
- ●Khichuri
- ●Labra
- ●Payesh
- ●Mishti
Durga Puja — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
West Bengal
Pandals, pushpanjali, Sindoor Khela
Odisha
Similar, with Odia traditions
Tripura
Bengali-style puja
Durga Puja — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Visit pandals
- ✓Offer pushpanjali
- ✓Participate in Sindoor Khela
- ✓Respect the idol
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not touch the idol without permission
- ✗Avoid inappropriate behaviour
- ✗Do not litter
Durga Puja — FAQ
- Durga Puja എന്താണ്?
- Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
- Durga Puja 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Durga Puja 2026, ഒക്ടോബർ 16, വെള്ളിയാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Durga Puja puja rituals?
- 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).
- What to eat on Durga Puja?
- Bhog, Khichuri, Labra, Payesh, Mishti
- What should you do on Durga Puja?
- Visit pandals; Offer pushpanjali; Participate in Sindoor Khela
- What should you avoid on Durga Puja?
- Do not touch the idol without permission; Avoid inappropriate behaviour; Do not litter
- Durga Puja ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Durga Puja Durgaക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 16 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 11:34 am | — |
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 17 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | 12:22 pm | — |
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 19 | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | 01:44 pm | — |
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 20 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 02:19 pm | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 5 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 11:30 am | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 6 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 12:24 pm | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 7 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 01:11 pm | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 9 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | 02:28 pm | — |