Durga Puja and Dandiya events in Bengaluru from October 15

Durga Puja programmes and Dandiya events are planned across Bengaluru from October 15, including celebrations in Mahalakshmipuram, Jayamahal, K.R. Puram, Palace Grounds and Electronic City.

North Bangalore Cultural Samithi’s 49th Durga Puja in Mahalakshmipuram carries the theme Shatadal, or a hundred-petalled lotus. Its programme begins on Shashthi, October 16, with Padmapurna Agomoni, puja, music and dance. The programme also includes homemade Bengali food, sweets and savouries at Anandamela, followed by morning worship and bhog from Saptami to Navami.

Jayamahal Cultural Association’s 72nd Durgotsav will bring Dhunuchi Naach and Karnataka’s Dollu Kunitha to the same stage on Maha Ashtami, October 19. Artisans from West Bengal are making its Durga idol in Bengaluru in the traditional Ek-chala style.

Jagriti Bangiyo Cultural Association begins its Durga Puja at ITI Grounds in K.R. Puram on October 15, featuring women dhol players from West Bengal.

At Palace Grounds, Gate 2, Gujarati Samaj of Bengaluru is holding Dandiya from 8pm to midnight, with singer Bhoomi Trivedi and orchestras on the programme. Dandiya Raas 2026 is scheduled at Vistar Resort in Electronic City from October 16 to 18.