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INDIA PUJO GUIDE · 2026

Durga Puja Bengaluru 2026

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A practical, shareable guide to pandals, bhog, food, transit and the sounds of Pujo in Bengaluru.

Durga Puja celebration with dhak, lamps and traditional Bengali worship

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🪔 PandalsⓂ How to go🍽 What to eat🥁 Traditions✦ My guide

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📅 Pujo days 16–21 Oct; some pujas start 15 Oct📍 8 pandals listed☀ Best time: late morning / early afternoonKolkata panjika timings vary by a day.

DURGA PUJA IN BENGALURU · BENGALI CULTURE

Durga Puja in Bengaluru: pandal hopping, food & Bengali traditions

Plan a Bengaluru Durga Pujo day around pandals, bhog, evening aarti, dhak, dhunuchi and Bengali food. Find what to do during Durga Puja in Bengaluru and how to travel between celebrations.

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Pandal hopping in Bengaluru: every puja & date

Gate 9, Palace Grounds (Princess Green)

RT Nagar Socio Cultural Trust

Idol & theme from Kolkata; free lunch for 7,000+; 40 stalls

Dates
15–21 Oct
How to go
Use the map for the best local route, then take an auto, taxi or walk for the last stretch.
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The Grand Castle, Palace Grounds Gate 6

Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee

Spacious grounds, parking, food court

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Use the map for the best local route, then take an auto, taxi or walk for the last stretch.
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EBISU Convention Center, Jakkur

Oikotan

Rahul Dutta 19 Oct, Lopamudra Mitra 20 Oct

2026 theme: Egypt

Since
2013
Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Use the map for the best local route, then take an auto, taxi or walk for the last stretch.
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Palm Meadows, Whitefield

Whitefield Cultural Association

24th year; big fair with rides

2026 theme: Sun Chariot

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Use the map for the best local route, then take an auto, taxi or walk for the last stretch.
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HSR BDA Complex, Sector 6

EISHA

11th year; Chhau dance 19 Oct 7 pm; pet-friendly

2026 theme: Jamini Roy

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Use the map for the best local route, then take an auto, taxi or walk for the last stretch.
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ITI Hockey Ground, KR Puram

Jagriti Bangiyo Cultural Association

All-women dhak team; fair

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Use the map for the best local route, then take an auto, taxi or walk for the last stretch.
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Suggested pandal-hopping order

1. The Bengalee Association→2. RT Nagar Socio Cultural Trust→3. Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee→4. Oikotan→5. Whitefield Cultural Association→6. EISHA→7. BARSHA→8. Jagriti Bangiyo Cultural Association

The card order is a planning suggestion, not live traffic guidance. Check organisers and maps on the day.

Anjali, aarti & sandhi puja in Bengaluru

Check the programme board or organiser for local timings; they vary by venue and city.

Getting around

Namma Metro Purple & Green lines; cabs for Whitefield, Electronic City, Jakkur. Use cabs, autos or walking for the last stretch where needed.

Bhog & Bengali food in Bengaluru

Big bhog lunches at RT Nagar (Palace Grounds) and BARSHA; food fairs at Whitefield and KR Puram.

Enjoy Bengali Pujo food

Look for kathi rolls, Kolkata-style biryani, puchka, Mughlai parota, fish finger, fish fry, bhetki, ilish and bhapa ilish, then finish with roshogolla and mishti doi. Availability varies by venue and city, but these are the flavours that make a Pujo day complete.

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Make your Bengaluru Pujo plan

Build a day around pandals, traffic-friendly travel, bhog, Bengali food and the traditions you want to experience.

🌸 Anjali & aartiMorning flower offering and evening lamp ritual. Check the programme board for timing.
🍚 Bhog & prasadA shared community meal, often khichuri, labra, chutney and mishti.
🥁 Dhak & dhunuchiDrums and incense dance commonly accompany evening programmes.
🔴 Sindoor khelaDashami farewell tradition; follow the organiser's participation guidance.
🎨 Alpana & sholaHand-drawn floor art and traditional craft are part of the cultural experience.
🍽 Bengali flavoursBig bhog lunches at RT Nagar (Palace Grounds) and BARSHA; food fairs at Whitefield and KR Puram.

Durga Puja in other cities

Kolkata →Delhi NCR →Mumbai →Chennai →Pune →Hyderabad →

FAQ: Durga Puja in Bengaluru

Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Bengaluru?

Check each organiser's current information. The Bengalee Association is a useful place to begin.

Where is the biggest Durga Puja in Bengaluru?

Popular venues can become very busy after evening aarti. Use the card map links and arrive earlier if possible.

How do I get to The Bengalee Association?

Halasuru (~2 km)

Where can I find garba in Bengaluru?

See the Navratri section below; confirm every event with its official ticketing page before travelling.

Which songs should I play for Pujo?

Start with Agomoni Songs, then use Pujor Gondho, Pujo Retro Classics and Pujo Pandal Hits from Adda Baithak.

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Last updated 18 Oct 2026, 9:00 pm IST