Durga Puja 2026 Mahalaya: The Complete Guide to Dates, Rituals, and the Iconic Radio Broadcast Mahalaya 2026 falls on October 10, marking the start of Devi Paksha and Durga Puja festivities. Here's your complete guide to dates, tarpan timings, the iconic Mahishasuramardini broadcast, and what's new in Kolkata this year. Introduction For millions of Bengalis across India and the world, the arrival of Durga Puja is not announced by calendars or advertisements. It is announced by a voice. At 4 AM on Mahalaya morning, that voice—Birendra Krishna Bhadra's—comes through radio sets, YouTube streams, and car speakers, reciting the Chandipath with a resonance that has defined the season for over ninety years . Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10 . It marks the final day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight dedicated to ancestors, and the first day of Devi Paksha, when Goddess Durga is believed to begin her journey toward Earth . This year brings a notable shift: Mahalaya arrives...
Durga Puja 2025 Calendar: West Bengal’s Grand Festival Guide Durga Puja, the most celebrated festival in West Bengal , is a vibrant blend of devotion, culture, and grandeur. In 2025 , this five-day extravaganza will captivate millions globally, especially the Bengali diaspora in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond . If you're planning to experience Durga Puja in West Bengal or virtually , this 2025 calendar guide will help you stay updated with key dates, rituals, and events. Durga Puja 2025: Key Dates & Calendar Durga Puja follows the Hindu lunar calendar , so dates vary yearly. In 2025 , the festival will be observed from September 29 to October 3 . Event Date (2025) Day Significance Mahalaya September 22 Monday Marks the beginning of Devi Paksha Shashthi September 29 Monday Goddess Durga’s arrival Saptami September 30 Tuesday Rituals & cultural programs begin Ashtami October 1 Wednesday Sandhi Puja (most sacr...