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INDIA PUJO GUIDE · 2026

Durga Puja Chennai 2026

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

Durga Puja celebration with dhak, lamps and traditional Bengali worship

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📅 Pujo days 16–21 Oct; some pujas start 15 Oct📍 6 pandals listed☀ Best time: late morning / early afternoonKolkata panjika timings vary by a day.

DURGA PUJA IN CHENNAI · BENGALI CULTURE

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

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

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Pandal hopping in Chennai: every puja & date

Chennai details are from last season's listings; confirm 2026 timings with organisers.

T. Nagar

The Bengal Association

Among Chennai's oldest; idol, priests and artists from Kolkata

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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BSNL & Postal Community Hall, Anna Nagar

Dakshini Society

Chandi homam; sindur khela

Since
1995
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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Thiruvanmiyur

South Madras Cultural Association

Folk art, food stalls; Ashtami sandhya aarti 7 pm

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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Ilara Hotel Grounds, OMR, Navallur

Dakshin Chennai Prabasi Cultural Association

Ekchala idol, dhunuchi, Rabindra Nritya

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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West Mambalam

Madras Kali Bari

Temple puja; free Bengali lunch

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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Mylapore

Sri Ramakrishna Math

Calm, traditional worship; evening aarti

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 Bengal Association→2. Dakshini Society→3. South Madras Cultural Association→4. Dakshin Chennai Prabasi Cultural Association→5. Madras Kali Bari→6. Sri Ramakrishna Math

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

Anjali, aarti & sandhi puja in Chennai

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

Getting around

Chennai Metro Blue & Green lines; suburban trains; autos and cabs. Use cabs, autos or walking for the last stretch where needed.

Bhog & Bengali food in Chennai

Dakshini (Anna Nagar) serves luchi, cholar dal, pulao, rasgulla; Madras Kali Bari offers free lunch.

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 Chennai 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 flavoursDakshini (Anna Nagar) serves luchi, cholar dal, pulao, rasgulla; Madras Kali Bari offers free lunch.

Durga Puja in other cities

Kolkata →Delhi NCR →Mumbai →Bengaluru →Pune →Hyderabad →

FAQ: Durga Puja in Chennai

Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Chennai?

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

Where is the biggest Durga Puja in Chennai?

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 Bengal Association?

Open the route planner and choose the most practical train, metro, bus, taxi or walk combination for the day.

Where can I find garba in Chennai?

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