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Durga Puja Mumbai 2026

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

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📍 7 pandals listed☀ Best time: late morning / early afternoonKolkata panjika timings vary by a day.

DURGA PUJA IN MUMBAI · BENGALI CULTURE

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

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

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Pandal hopping in Mumbai: every puja & date

Shivaji Park, Dadar West

Bengal Club Shivaji Park

91st Durgotsav; dhak, aarti, cultural shows

Since
1922 (at Shivaji Park since 1936)
Dates
15–21 Oct
How to go
Dadar station, then taxi
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SNDT Campus, Juhu, Santacruz West

North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Samiti

Founded by Sasadhar Mukherjee; Mumbai's celebrity puja

Since
1948
Dates
16–20 Oct
How to go
Vile Parle station (walk)
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Lokhandwala Durga Puja Ground, Andheri West

Lokhandwala Durgotsav

Run by singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya; generous bhog, dhak

Since
1996
Dates
15–21 Oct
How to go
Lower Oshiwara Metro, then auto
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Ramakrishna Mission Marg, 12th Road, Khar West

Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Durga Puja

Traditional five-day puja with Sandhi Puja and Kumari Puja; check the Mission's daily timings before travelling

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Khar Road station, then taxi/auto
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CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi

Navi Mumbai Bengali Association

47th year; air-conditioned venue; Rupankar Bagchi on Saptami; stalls

Since
1981
Dates
16–20 Oct
How to go
Vashi station (walk)
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Suggested pandal-hopping order

1. Bengal Club Shivaji Park→2. North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Samiti→3. Lokhandwala Durgotsav→4. Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Durga Puja→5. Spandan Powai Durgotsav→6. Navi Mumbai Bengali Association→7. New Bengal Club

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

Anjali, aarti & sandhi puja in Mumbai

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

Getting around

Western, Central & Harbour local trains plus Metro; autos in the suburbs, taxis in town. Use cabs, autos or walking for the last stretch where needed.

Bhog & Bengali food in Mumbai

Most pujas serve bhog on select days; Vashi (NMBA) and Lokhandwala have large food and shopping stalls.

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 Mumbai 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 flavoursMost pujas serve bhog on select days; Vashi (NMBA) and Lokhandwala have large food and shopping stalls.

Durga Puja in other cities

Kolkata →Delhi NCR →Bengaluru →Chennai →Pune →Hyderabad →

FAQ: Durga Puja in Mumbai

Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Mumbai?

Check each organiser's current information. Bengal Club Shivaji Park is a useful place to begin.

Where is the biggest Durga Puja in Mumbai?

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

How do I get to Bengal Club Shivaji Park?

Dadar station, then taxi

Where can I find garba in Mumbai?

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