Durga Puja — ప్రాముఖ్యత
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 — ప్రాముఖ్యత
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 — పూజా విధానం
- 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 — మంత్రాలు
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
Durga Puja — సాంప్రదాయ వంటకాలు
- ●Bhog
- ●Khichuri
- ●Labra
- ●Payesh
- ●Mishti
Durga Puja — ఇతర పేర్లు
West Bengal(দুর্গাপূজা)
Pandals, pushpanjali, Sindoor Khela
Odisha(ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା)
Similar, with Odia traditions
Tripura(দুর্গাপূজা)
Bengali-style puja
Durga Puja — చేయవలసినవి / చేయకూడనివి
చేయవలసినవి
- ✓Visit pandals
- ✓Offer pushpanjali
- ✓Participate in Sindoor Khela
- ✓Respect the idol
చేయకూడనివి
- ✗Do not touch the idol without permission
- ✗Avoid inappropriate behaviour
- ✗Do not litter
Durga Puja — FAQ
- Durga Puja అంటే ఏమిటి?
- Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
- Durga Puja 2026 ఎప్పుడు?
- 2026లో Durga Puja 16, అక్టోబర్ 2026, శుక్రవారంన వస్తుంది.
- Durga Puja పూజా విధానం ఏమిటి?
- 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 రోజు ఏమి తినాలి?
- Bhog, Khichuri, Labra, Payesh, Mishti
- Durga Puja రోజు ఏమి చేయాలి?
- Visit pandals; Offer pushpanjali; Participate in Sindoor Khela
- Durga Puja రోజు ఏమి చేయకూడదు?
- Do not touch the idol without permission; Avoid inappropriate behaviour; Do not litter
- Durga Puja రోజు ఏ దేవతను పూజిస్తారు?
- Durga Puja Durgaకు అంకితం.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16, అక్టో 2026 | శుక్రవారం | 11:34 am | — |
| 17, అక్టో 2026 | శనివారం | 12:22 pm | — |
| 19, అక్టో 2026 | సోమవారం | 01:44 pm | — |
| 20, అక్టో 2026 | మంగళవారం | 02:19 pm | — |
| 5, అక్టో 2027 | మంగళవారం | 11:30 am | — |
| 6, అక్టో 2027 | బుధవారం | 12:24 pm | — |
| 7, అక్టో 2027 | గురువారం | 01:11 pm | — |
| 9, అక్టో 2027 | శనివారం | 02:28 pm | — |