Vaishali Kalibari Cultural Association has announced the Sharadotsav 2026 schedule. It has invited devotees to join the celebrations. The festivities will run from October 16 to 21, featuring Durga Puja rituals, floral offerings, prasad distribution, bhog and aarti.
The association will hold Lakshmi Puja on October 25, Shyama Puja on November 8 and Saraswati Puja on February 11, 2027.
Durga Puja From October 16 To 21
The celebrations will begin on October 16 with Maha Shashthi. Kalparambha and Bodhan Puja will take place at 9:30 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 10:30 AM, prasad distribution at 11 AM, and bhog and aarti at noon.
Maha Saptami rituals will begin at 8 AM on October 17 with Navapatrika worship, followed by puja at 10:30 AM. Prasad distribution will take place at 11 AM, followed by bhog and aarti at noon.
Maha Ashtami on October 18 will begin with puja at 9:30 AM. Devotees can offer Pushpanjali at 10 AM, followed by prasad distribution at 11 AM and bhog and aarti at noon.
On October 19, Sandhi Puja will begin at 7:25 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 9:30 AM and bhog and aarti at noon.
The schedule lists another Mahanavami observance on October 20, with puja at 9:30 AM, Pushpanjali at 10 AM, prasad at 11 AM, and bhog and aarti at noon.
Vijayadashami on October 21 will mark the conclusion of Durga Puja celebrations. The day’s programme will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 10 AM, prasad distribution at 11 AM, and bhog and aarti at noon.
Lakshmi, Shyama And Saraswati Puja
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja will take place on October 25, beginning at 7:30 PM. Pushpanjali is scheduled for 8:30 PM, followed by bhog and aarti at 8:45 PM, homa at 9 PM and bhog distribution at 10 PM.
The festival holds special significance in Bengali tradition, as devotees pray for prosperity and family well-being.
Vaishali Kalibari will organise Shyama Puja on November 8. The association has scheduled the puja to begin at 9:30 AM, but devotees should confirm the timings of the remaining rituals because the published schedule contains inconsistencies.
Saraswati Puja will take place on February 11, 2027. Devotees can attend the puja at 9 AM, Pushpanjali at 10:30 AM and Hate Khori at 11 AM, a Bengali tradition that introduces young children to formal learning.
Organisers have scheduled bhog and aarti for noon, followed by homa at 12:30 PM. Sandhya aarti will begin at 7:30 PM, with bhog scheduled for 8 PM.
Cultural Programmes To Follow Evening Aarti
The association will hold evening aarti at 7:30 PM during the celebrations, followed by cultural programmes. These events will allow devotees to participate in religious observances and community activities.
The invitation carries the names of association president Som Nath Mukherjee, general secretary Ananta Ghosh and treasurer Sadananda Das.
The festivities bring devotees together through religious traditions and cultural performances. They celebrate community spirit from Durga Puja to Saraswati Puja.
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