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INDIA PUJO GUIDE · 2026

Durga Puja Pune 2026

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

Durga Puja celebration with dhak, lamps and traditional Bengali worship

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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 PUNE · BENGALI CULTURE

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

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

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Pandal hopping in Pune: every puja & date

Congress Bhavan, Shivaji Nagar

Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad

One of Pune's oldest

Since
1940s
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.

Indrayani Darshan, Dehu Road

Kali Bari Dehu Road

Programme details not available

2026 theme: Purulia Chhau

Since
53rd year
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.

Masulkar Colony, Pimpri

Banga Bharati

Programme details not available

2026 theme: The Heritage of Bengal

Since
41st year
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.

Safa Banquets, Balewadi High Street

Saptapadi Cultural & Sports Association

Programme details not available

2026 theme: Manusher Majhe Maa

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.

Gyandeep Garden, Pashan–Baner Link Road

Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha

Free entry; bhog; artists from Kolkata

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.

Bhosle Garden, Hadapsar

Purbo Poona Sarbajonin Durgotsav

Sindoor khela, visarjan

Since
24th edition
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.

Rohi Villa Palace Grounds, Koregaon Park

Nandanik Sanstha

Cultural evenings, eco practices

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.

Suggested pandal-hopping order

1. Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad→2. Kali Bari Dehu Road→3. Banga Bharati→4. Saptapadi Cultural & Sports Association→5. Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha→6. Purbo Poona Sarbajonin Durgotsav→7. Nandanik Sanstha

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

Anjali, aarti & sandhi puja in Pune

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

Getting around

Pune Metro (Purple & Aqua lines) for central areas; cabs for Hadapsar, Moshi, Dehu Road. Use cabs, autos or walking for the last stretch where needed.

Bhog & Bengali food in Pune

Ananda Melas at Saptapadi and Banga Bharati; bhog at Aagomoni, Moshi (free Saptami bhog) and Pimple Saudagar.

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 Pune 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 flavoursAnanda Melas at Saptapadi and Banga Bharati; bhog at Aagomoni, Moshi (free Saptami bhog) and Pimple Saudagar.

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FAQ: Durga Puja in Pune

Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Pune?

Check each organiser's current information. Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad is a useful place to begin.

Where is the biggest Durga Puja in Pune?

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

How do I get to Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad?

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

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