Quick answer
BSS has published two Ashtami programme days in 2026: Sunday, 18 October and Monday, 19 October. On both days, Ashtami Puja is at 6:00 AM, Pushpanjali is at 11:00 AM, and Bhog is served from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Sandhi Puja is listed at 7:26 AM on 19 October.
BSS Ashtami schedule at a glance
| Date | Morning and afternoon | Evening programme |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 18 October | 6:00 AM Ashtami Puja 11:00 AM Pushpanjali 1:30–3:30 PM Bhog | 6:30 PM Karusanskriti 7:00 PM Sandhya Arati 7:30 PM DJ & Dandiya |
| Monday, 19 October | 6:00 AM Ashtami Puja 7:26 AM Sandhi Puja 11:00 AM Pushpanjali 1:30–3:30 PM Bhog | 7:00 PM Sandhya Arati 7:30 PM Dhaker Tale & Dhunuchi Competition |
This page isolates the Ashtami information visitors need. For all six Puja days, use the complete BSS Durga Puja 2026 schedule.
Which Ashtami day should you choose?
Plan the ritual, Bhog and evening programme
If Pushpanjali is your priority, use the BSS Pushpanjali guide and recheck the official schedule before leaving. Visitors planning lunch can use the BSS Bhog guide. For the evening, see the dedicated guides to Dandiya near Whitefield and Dhunuchi Naach.
The full 2026 celebration runs from 16 to 21 October. If this is your first visit, the first-time Durga Puja guide explains how to plan your day without assuming knowledge of the rituals.
Venue in Hoodi, East Bangalore
The Occasion Bengaluru
Sri Devi Anugraha, Anup Layout,
Basi Reddy Garden, KR Puram Road,
Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048.
Use the live Google Maps route when you are ready to travel. The current BSS pages do not confirm parking capacity, entry fees or travel times, so this guide does not make those claims.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ashtami at BSS Durga Puja 2026?
The published BSS programme has two Ashtami celebration days: Sunday, 18 October and Monday, 19 October 2026.
What time is Ashtami Pushpanjali?
Pushpanjali is scheduled at 11:00 AM on both 18 and 19 October.
When is Sandhi Puja at BSS?
The current BSS timetable lists Sandhi Puja at 7:26 AM on Monday, 19 October. No unconfirmed end time is stated here.
What time is Bhog served?
Bhog is served from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on both Ashtami programme days.
Where is BSS Ashtami Puja in Bangalore?
It is at The Occasion, Hoodi, Bengaluru 560048. The full address appears above and the directions button opens the venue in Google Maps.
Plan your BSS Ashtami visit
See the complete timetable, open the Hoodi venue, or contact BSS for the latest confirmed information.
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