Vaishali Kalibari Cultural Association has announced the schedule for Sharadotsav 2026 and 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 09:30 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 10:30 AM, prasad distribution at 11:00 AM, and bhog and aarti at 12:00 PM.
Maha Saptami rituals will begin at 08:00 AM on October 17 with Navapatrika worship, followed by puja at 10:30 AM. Prasad distribution is scheduled for 11:00 AM, followed by bhog and aarti at 12:00 PM.
Maha Ashtami on October 18 will begin with puja at 09:30 AM. Devotees can offer Pushpanjali at 10:00 AM, followed by prasad distribution at 11:00 AM and bhog and aarti at 12:00 PM.
On October 19, Sandhi Puja will begin at 07:25 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 09:30 AM and bhog and aarti at 12:00 PM.
The schedule lists another Mahanavami observance on October 20, with puja at 09:30 AM, Pushpanjali at 10:00 AM, prasad distribution at 11:00 AM, and bhog and aarti at 12:00 PM.
Vijayadashami on October 21 will mark the conclusion of the Durga Puja celebrations. The day’s programme will begin at 09:30 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 10:00 AM, prasad distribution at 11:00 AM, and bhog and aarti at 12:00 PM.
Lakshmi, Shyama and Saraswati Puja
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja will take place on October 25, beginning at 07:30 PM. Pushpanjali is scheduled for 08:30 PM, followed by bhog and aarti at 08:45 PM, homa at 09:00 PM and bhog distribution at 10:00 PM.
The festival holds special significance in Bengali tradition, as devotees pray for prosperity and the well-being of their families.
Vaishali Kalibari will organise Shyama Puja on November 8. The association has scheduled the puja to begin at 09:30 AM. Devotees should confirm the timings of the remaining rituals, as the published schedule contains inconsistencies.
Saraswati Puja will take place on February 11, 2027. Devotees can attend the puja at 09:00 AM, followed by Pushpanjali at 10:30 AM and Hate Khori at 11:00 AM. Hate Khori is a Bengali tradition that introduces young children to formal learning.
Organisers have scheduled bhog and aarti for 12:00 PM, followed by homa at 12:30 PM. Sandhya aarti will begin at 07:30 PM, with bhog scheduled for 08:00 PM.
Cultural Programmes to Follow Evening Aarti
The association will hold evening aarti at 07:30 PM during the celebrations, followed by cultural programmes. These events will give devotees opportunities 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, celebrating community spirit from Durga Puja through Saraswati Puja.
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