BSS Durga Puja 2026: quick answer
Bengaluru Sreehatta Sammelani is celebrating Durga Puja from 16 to 21 October 2026 at The Occasion, Hoodi, Bengaluru. BSS is a socio-cultural association formed in 2005 to bring Sylhetis and friends of the community together in Bengaluru.
What is a Sylheti Durga Puja?
A Sylheti Durga Puja combines the worship and shared traditions of Durga Puja with the language, music, memories and community life of people connected to the Sylhet region. At BSS, that identity is most visible in the conversations around the venue and in cultural expressions such as Dhamail.
The Puja is still familiar to anyone who has attended a Bengali Durga Puja: there is Pushpanjali, Bhog, Sandhya Arati, Dhunuchi, Sindhur Khela, music and time spent together. The Sylheti character adds another layer to that shared Bengali festival experience.
BSS does not present the celebration as a closed community gathering. The organisation welcomes Sylhetis, Bengalis, non-Bengalis and first-time visitors. If you are curious about the rituals or cultural programme, you can attend and ask the team for guidance.
What makes the BSS celebration distinctly Sylheti?
For more cultural context and the confirmed Navami timing, read the BSS Dhamail guide.
Choose the BSS Puja day that fits your visit
| Date | Confirmed day | Useful visitor focus |
|---|---|---|
| 16 October | Maha Shashthi | Pushpanjali at 9:30 AM, Bhog from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and the opening cultural programme. |
| 17 October | Maha Saptami | Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM, Bhog from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and Ochin Pakhi live band at 8:00 PM. |
| 18 October | Ashtami programme day | Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM, Bhog from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Karusanskriti, Sandhya Arati and DJ & Dandiya. |
| 19 October | Ashtami programme day | Sandhi Puja at 7:26 AM, Pushpanjali at 11:00 AM, Bhog and the Dhunuchi Competition at 7:30 PM. |
| 20 October | Maha Navami | Navami Puja, Yagya, Pushpanjali, Dhamail of Unity at noon, Bhog and Dandiya at 7:30 PM. |
| 21 October | Bijoya Dashami | Dashami Puja, Sindhur Khela at 10:30 AM, Bhog and Shanti Jol at 7:00 PM. |
Programme wording: The official BSS schedule labels both 18 and 19 October as Ashtami programme days. This guide preserves the organising team’s published wording.
For every confirmed ritual and cultural time, use the complete BSS Durga Puja schedule.
Plan by the experience you want
The 2026 menu, serving process, passes and any registration requirement have not been published on the official BSS website. This guide does not assume them.
First time at a Bengali or Sylheti Durga Puja?
You can choose a short visit for one programme or spend more of the day at the venue. Morning visitors can plan around Puja or Pushpanjali. Afternoon visitors can plan around Bhog. Evening visitors can choose cultural programmes such as live music, Dandiya or Dhunuchi.
There is no need to pretend that you already know every custom. Observe respectfully, follow instructions from the organisers around worship areas and ask if you are unsure. BSS’s published welcome applies to everyone, not only Sylhetis or Bengalis.
The first-time Durga Puja visitor guide answers broader questions about what to expect and how to choose a day.
Venue in Hoodi, Bengaluru
The Occasion
Sri Devi Anugraha, Anup Layout
Basi Reddy Garden, KR Puram Road
Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
Use the current map route when you leave. BSS has not published an official travel-time estimate, nearest-metro distance or parking capacity, so this guide does not estimate those details.
Get directions Hoodi and Whitefield visitor guideConfirmed information and details still unpublished
- Confirmed: BSS Durga Puja runs from 16 to 21 October 2026.
- Confirmed: The Occasion in Hoodi is the 2026 venue.
- Confirmed: Bhog is served from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM every Puja day.
- Confirmed: Dhamail of Unity is at 12:00 PM on 20 October.
- Not published: entry-fee information and advance-registration requirements.
- Not published: parking capacity, travel-time promises and the 2026 Bhog menu.
If an unpublished detail affects your visit, contact BSS on WhatsApp or call the organising team.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Sylheti Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2026?
Yes. Bengaluru Sreehatta Sammelani is celebrating BSS Durga Puja from 16 to 21 October 2026 at The Occasion in Hoodi.
Is BSS also a Bengali Durga Puja in Bangalore?
BSS is rooted in Sylheti culture while celebrating the Durga Puja traditions shared across Bengali communities. The programme includes Puja, Pushpanjali, Bhog, Sandhya Arati, Dhunuchi, Sindhur Khela and cultural events.
Can non-Sylhetis and non-Bengalis visit?
Yes. BSS welcomes everyone, including visitors who are not Sylheti or Bengali.
When is Dhamail at BSS Durga Puja 2026?
Dhamail of Unity is confirmed for 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, during the Maha Navami programme.
What time is Bhog served?
Bhog is served from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM every day from 16 to 21 October 2026.
Where is the BSS Durga Puja venue?
The Occasion, Sri Devi Anugraha, Anup Layout, Basi Reddy Garden, KR Puram Road, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048.
Are entry and parking details confirmed?
BSS has not published entry-fee or parking-capacity information on the official website. Contact the organisers if these details affect your visit.
Where can I find every confirmed BSS timing?
Use the canonical BSS schedule for the complete day-by-day programme.
Come experience Pujo with BSS
Choose the day that matches your interest, check the latest official schedule and open directions before travelling to Hoodi.
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