When is Dhamail at BSS Durga Puja 2026?
Dhamail of Unity is scheduled for 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at The Occasion, Hoodi. It follows Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM and comes before the daily Bhog window from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Plan the full Navami day See the complete scheduleConfirmed BSS programme for 20 October
What is Dhamail?
Dhamail is a folk song-and-dance tradition closely associated with the Sylhet region. In its familiar form, participants move together in a circle, singing and keeping rhythm through coordinated clapping. A lead voice may begin the song before others join, allowing the sound and movement to build as a group.
Dhamail is traditionally associated with weddings and other auspicious gatherings. Many songs draw on the stories of Radha and Krishna, and the poet-composer Radharaman Dutta is closely connected with the Dhamail repertoire.
Why Dhamail matters to BSS
Bengaluru Sreehatta Sammelani brings together Sylhetis and friends of the community in Bengaluru. Dhamail gives older generations a familiar cultural connection and lets younger generations experience the tradition as something living rather than something remembered only from home.
It also gives visitors from outside the Sylheti community a direct way to understand what makes the BSS celebration culturally distinct. You do not need to know the language to watch the circle, rhythm and shared movement come together.
What does “Dhamail of Unity” mean?
Dhamail of Unity is the name used in the official BSS 2026 programme. BSS has confirmed the date and time, but the published schedule does not provide a participant list, registration process or explanation of the programme format. Those details should not be assumed.
If you want to participate rather than watch, contact BSS before travelling for the current instructions.
Ask BSS on WhatsApp Call BSSWhere is Dhamail of Unity?
Sri Devi Anugraha, Anup Layout, Basi Reddy Garden, KR Puram Road, Hoodi,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
The venue is in Hoodi in East Bengaluru. Use live directions for your journey. BSS has not published parking capacity, entry fees or guaranteed travel times, so contact the organisers if those details affect your visit.
Get directions Read the Hoodi visitor guidePlan Dhamail with the rest of Navami
The 12:00 PM programme sits between Pushpanjali and Bhog, making it possible to experience ritual, Sylheti culture and the community afternoon in one visit. Visitors returning in the evening can also attend the confirmed Dandiya programme at 7:30 PM.
Use the Navami visitor guide for the complete day, the Bhog guide for the confirmed serving window, or the cultural programme guide for events across all six Puja days. The Sylheti Durga Puja guide explains more about BSS and its community context.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dhamail of Unity at BSS?
At 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Where is the Dhamail programme?
At The Occasion Bengaluru, Sri Devi Anugraha, Anup Layout, Basi Reddy Garden, KR Puram Road, Hoodi, Bengaluru 560048.
What is Dhamail?
It is a Sylheti folk song-and-dance tradition in which participants commonly move in a circle, sing and keep rhythm through clapping.
Can visitors participate?
The official programme confirms the time but does not state registration or participation rules. Please contact BSS directly for confirmation.
What else happens on Navami?
The confirmed programme includes Navami Puja at 6:00 AM, Navami Yagya at 7:30 AM, Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM, Bhog from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and Dandiya at 7:30 PM.