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Bengaluru Sreehatta Sammelani · Durga Puja 2026

Pushpanjali timings in Bangalore 2026: plan your visit to BSS

Confirmed dates and times at The Occasion, Hoodi, with the surrounding Puja programme, daily Bhog window and practical information for visitors.

What time is Pushpanjali at BSS?

BSS Pushpanjali is at 9:30 AM on Friday, 16 October, and at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 17 October through Tuesday, 20 October 2026. All five sessions are at The Occasion, Hoodi, Bengaluru.

16 October · Shasthi9:30 AM
17 October · Saptami11:00 AM
18 October · Ashtami programme day11:00 AM
19 October · Ashtami programme day11:00 AM
20 October · Navami11:00 AM

Confirmed Pushpanjali dates and the programme around them

The table below combines the Pushpanjali time with nearby confirmed BSS activities so you can decide whether to stay for Bhog or return for an evening programme.

DatePushpanjaliOther confirmed visitor highlights
Friday, 16 October
Maha Shasthi		9:30 AMShasthi Puja 6:06 AM; Bhog 1:30–3:30 PM; Bodhon, Amantran and Adhibas 7:00 PM, followed by Agomoni and children's performances.
Saturday, 17 October
Maha Saptami		11:00 AMNabo Patrika Sthapan 7:30 AM; Saptami Puja 8:30 AM; Bhog 1:30–3:30 PM; Sandhya Arati 7:00 PM; Ochin Pakhi live band 8:00 PM.
Sunday, 18 October
Ashtami programme day		11:00 AMAshtami Puja 6:00 AM; Bhog 1:30–3:30 PM; Karusanskriti 6:30 PM; Sandhya Arati 7:00 PM; DJ & Dandiya 7:30 PM.
Monday, 19 October
Ashtami programme day		11:00 AMAshtami Puja 6:00 AM; Sandhi Puja 7:26 AM; Bhog 1:30–3:30 PM; Sandhya Arati 7:00 PM; Dhaker Tale and Dhunuchi Competition 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, 20 October
Maha Navami		11:00 AMNavami Puja 6:00 AM; Navami Yagya 7:30 AM; Dhamail of Unity 12:00 PM; Bhog 1:30–3:30 PM; Dandiya 7:30 PM.
Programme wording: The BSS schedule labels both 18 and 19 October as Ashtami programme days. This guide retains that published wording instead of changing the ritual labels.

What is Pushpanjali?

Pushpanjali is an offering of flowers made with prayer during Durga Puja. For many visitors, it is one of the central devotional moments of the morning programme.

This page gives the times announced by BSS; it does not prescribe ritual practice. The organising team may guide visitors at the venue. The current published information does not say whether flowers will be provided, whether visitors should bring their own, or whether a token or registration process will apply.

How to plan a first Pushpanjali visit

Choose the day and timeShasthi is the only listed 9:30 AM session. Pushpanjali is at 11:00 AM on Saptami, both Ashtami programme days and Navami.
Reach before the listed timeThe page gives the announced start time, not an arrival window. Allow enough time to reach the venue and follow any on-site guidance.
Plan separately for BhogBhog is confirmed from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM every Puja day. This is a separate serving window, not an estimate of when Pushpanjali ends.
Confirm unknown arrangementsTickets, tokens, flower arrangements, dress requirements, parking capacity and entry rules are not stated in the published BSS information.

If this is your first Puja visit, read the first-time Durga Puja guide. For the complete six-day programme, use the official BSS schedule guide.

Which day should you choose?

For the Ashtami programme: BSS lists Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM on both 18 and 19 October. The Ashtami visitor guide explains the two days and the confirmed Sandhi Puja timing.

For Navami and Sylheti culture: On 20 October, Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM is followed by Dhamail of Unity at 12:00 PM and Bhog from 1:30 PM.

For Bhog: The confirmed serving window is 1:30–3:30 PM daily. See the BSS Bhog visitor guide for all six dates and the information that remains unconfirmed.

Venue in Hoodi, Bengaluru

The Occasion Bengaluru
Sri Devi Anugraha, Anup Layout,
Basi Reddy Garden, KR Puram Road,
Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048.

Use the live Google Maps route before travelling. The current BSS information does not confirm parking capacity, entry fees, metro distance or travel times. Visitors coming from nearby areas can also use the Hoodi and Whitefield visitor guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pushpanjali at BSS Durga Puja 2026?

Pushpanjali is at 9:30 AM on 16 October and at 11:00 AM on 17, 18, 19 and 20 October.

Where is BSS Pushpanjali in Bangalore?

It is part of BSS Durga Puja at The Occasion Bengaluru in Hoodi. The complete address and directions link appear above.

Is Bhog served after Pushpanjali?

Bhog is served from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM every Puja day from 16 to 21 October. BSS publishes this as a separate serving window.

Do visitors need tickets, tokens or advance registration?

The current BSS information does not state a ticket, token or registration process for Pushpanjali. Contact the team if you need to confirm the latest arrangements.

Should visitors bring flowers?

The published BSS information does not say whether visitors should bring flowers or whether materials will be provided.

Is Pushpanjali listed on Bijoya Dashami?

No Pushpanjali time is listed in the current BSS programme for 21 October. The confirmed Dashami programme includes Puja, Sindhur Khela, Bhog and Shanti Jol.

Accuracy note: Timings on this page follow the programme shared by the BSS organising team. Check the official schedule or contact BSS before travelling for any later update.

Plan your Pushpanjali visit

Open the venue, check the complete programme, or contact BSS for the latest confirmed arrangements.

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