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INDIA PUJO GUIDE · 2026

Durga Puja Hyderabad 2026

দুর্গাপুজো হায়দরাবাদ ২০২৬

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

Durga Puja celebration with dhak, lamps and traditional Bengali worship

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DURGA PUJA IN HYDERABAD · BENGALI CULTURE

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

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

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Pandal hopping in Hyderabad: every puja & date

NTR Stadium, opp. Indira Park

Hyderabad Bengali Samity

City's oldest; 1 lakh+ visitors

Since
1942
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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Secunderabad

Bangiya Shiksha Niketan

One of the busiest

Since
~60 years
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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Banjara Hills

Bengalee Cultural Association

Star performances, stalls

Since
50+ years
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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Sainikpuri

Hyderabad Kalibari

Bhog, Rabindra Sangeet, sindur khela

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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Gachibowli Stadium

Sur-O-Dhwani Foundation

Eco pandal; Kolkata artists nightly

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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Sapthapadi Gardens, Nizampet

Prabashi Socio-Cultural Association

Dhunuchi naach, playback singers

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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Manikonda

Oikotan Hyderabad

Women-run, theme-based puja

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. Hyderabad Bengali Samity→2. Bangiya Shiksha Niketan→3. Bengalee Cultural Association→4. Hyderabad Kalibari→5. Sur-O-Dhwani Foundation→6. Prabashi Socio-Cultural Association→7. Oikotan Hyderabad

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

Anjali, aarti & sandhi puja in Hyderabad

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

Getting around

Hyderabad Metro Red, Blue & Green lines; cabs for Gachibowli, Nizampet, Manikonda. Use cabs, autos or walking for the last stretch where needed.

Bhog & Bengali food in Hyderabad

Bengali food stalls at NTR Stadium; bhog at Kalibari Sainikpuri and Bangiya Shiksha Niketan.

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 Hyderabad 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 flavoursBengali food stalls at NTR Stadium; bhog at Kalibari Sainikpuri and Bangiya Shiksha Niketan.

Durga Puja in other cities

Kolkata →Delhi NCR →Mumbai →Bengaluru →Chennai →Pune →

FAQ: Durga Puja in Hyderabad

Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Hyderabad?

Check each organiser's current information. Hyderabad Bengali Samity is a useful place to begin.

Where is the biggest Durga Puja in Hyderabad?

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

How do I get to Hyderabad Bengali Samity?

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 Hyderabad?

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