Durga Puja 2026 Chennai (Oct 16–21) — Lawn of Ilara Hotels & Spa, OMR Navalur

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All 14 Annual Events & Festivals

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19th Apr '26 Sunday

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Poila Baisakh 1433 & General Body Meeting

Nabobarsho Celebration

Welcoming the Bengali New Year 1433 with Haal Khata blessings, cultural soiree, community mishtimukh, and our Annual General Body Meeting (GBM).

31st May '26 Sunday

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Rabindra-Nazrul Sandhya & Social Outreach (CSR)

Poetry, Music & Service

Tributes to Kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore and Bidrohi Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam through Rabindrasangeet, Nazrulgeeti, and an underprivileged community outreach drive.

21st Jun '26 Sunday

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DCPCA Community Movie Screening

Cinema Screening

Exclusive theater screening of an acclaimed Bengali blockbuster/classic for DCPCA families and cinema aficionados.

26th Jul '26 Sunday

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Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Governance & Planning

Official review of annual operations, financial accounts, executive election roadmap, and strategic planning for Sharadotsav 2026.

15th Aug '26 Saturday

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Independence Day & Prabasi Utkarsha Samman

National Celebration

National flag hoisting, patriotic chorus, and felicitation of young achievers (Academic & Sports Prabasi Utkarsha Samman).

23rd Aug '26 Sunday

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Khuti Pujo & Sharadotsav Kickoff

Pandal Consecration

Auspicious Vedic pole worship initiating the sacred pandal construction for Durga Puja 2026 with dhak beats and prasadam distribution.

06th Sep '26 Sunday

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Kumartuli Artisan Workshop & Idol Preview

Heritage Field Visit

Exclusive association delegation visit to traditional clay artisans' studio to witness Maa Durga's sacred idol sculpting and eye-painting (Chokkhu Daan).

10th Oct '26 Saturday

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Mahalaya — Mahishasuramardini Awakening

Dawn of Devi Paksha

Early morning listening to Birendra Krishna Bhadra's immortal Mahishasuramardini chants, Tarpan rituals, Agomoni songs, and community breakfast.

16th–21st Oct '26 Fri to Wed (6 Days)

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Sharadotsav Durga Puja 2026

6 Days of Grand Festivity

Vedic Pushpanjali, daily Khichuri Bhog, Grand Dandiya Night, Dhunuchi Naach, star cultural concerts, Sindoor Khela, and grand immersion procession.

25th Oct '26 Sunday

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Kojagari Lakshmi Puja & Bijoya Sammilani

Full Moon Devotion

Goddess Lakshmi puja with traditional alpana art, naru-moa offerings, followed by joyous Bijoya greetings, embrace (Kula-kuli), and mishtimukh.

08th Nov '26 Sunday

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Shyama Puja & Festival of Lights (Diwali)

Midnight Puja & Illumination

Midnight Kali Pujo with 108 diyas, Pushpanjali, bursting of eco-friendly sparklers, and sacred Mahaprasad feast.

10th Jan '27 Sunday

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Annual Winter Picnic 2027

Day-Out & Sports

Fun-filled whole-day outdoor picnic with cricket, tug-of-war, musical chair, antakshari, live barbecue, and authentic Bengali winter feast.

11th Feb '27 Thursday

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Saraswati Puja & Haate Khori

Basant Panchami Celebration

Worship of the Goddess of Knowledge and Arts. Children's initiation into education (Haate Khori), cultural performances, Basanti attire, and Khichuri bhog.

21st Mar '27 Sunday

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Basanta Utsav 2027 (Spring Festival & Holi)

Shantiniketan Style Holi

Celebrating Spring in the poetic tradition of Rabindranath Tagore's Shantiniketan with organic abeer/gulal, Rabindrik songs, spring dances, and festive snacks.

Signature Sharadotsav

Sharadotsav Durga Puja 2026 (Oct 16–21)

Experience six days of divine devotion, magnificent idols, authentic khichuri bhog, high-energy Dandiya Night, mouthwatering food stalls, and vibrant cultural evenings at the Lawn of Ilara Hotels & Spa, OMR Navalur.

Durga Puja 2026 at Lawn of Ilara Hotels & Spa, OMR Navalur Chennai

OCT 16–212026

Grand Festivity • 6 Days

Sharadotsav 2026 — 6 Days of Celebration

📍 Lawn of Ilara Hotels & Spa, OMR, Navalur, Chennai

Join thousands of devotees and diaspora families on the lush green lawns of Ilara Hotels & Spa, OMR Navalur. Featuring traditional Vedic rituals, live Pushpanjali, sacred Maha Bhog, an electrifying Dandiya & Garba Night, authentic Anandamela Bengali Food Stalls, and star-studded Cultural Programs.

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পুজো নির্ঘণ্ট — Durga Puja 2026 Schedule

“ঐতিহ্যে, আনন্দে, একসাথে”

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Date, Day & Tithi	Pujo Schedule \| পুজোর সময়সূচী	Cultural Evenings \| সংস্কৃতির সন্ধ্যা
16 OCT (Friday) ষষ্ঠী / Sasthi	08:00 AM — Sasthi Puja 06:20 PM — Bodhon, Amontron, Adhibash 06:30 PM — Sandhya Aarti	ষষ্ঠী / Soshti দেবীপক্ষের পথচলা
17 OCT (Saturday) সপ্তমী / Saptami	08:00 AM — Saptami Puja 10:00 AM — Pushpanjali 12:00 PM — Thakurer Bhog 06:30 PM — Sandhya Aarti	সপ্তমী / Saptami Ghore Phera / ঘরে ফেরা
18 OCT (Sunday) অষ্টমী / Ashtami	08:00 AM — Ashtami Puja 10:00 AM — Pushpanjali 12:00 PM — Thakurer Bhog 06:30 PM — Sandhya Aarti	অষ্টমী / Asthami Resonance / অনুরণন
19 OCT (Monday) অষ্টমী / Adhik Ashtami	06:00 AM — Adhik Ashtami Puja 07:26 AM — Sandhi Puja 07:26 AM — Thakurer Bhog 06:30 PM — Sandhya Aarti	অষ্টমী / Asthami Mojlishe Mohashtami / মজলিসে মহাষ্টমী
20 OCT (Tuesday) নবমী / Navami	07:00 AM — Navami Puja 09:00 AM — Pushpanjali 09:00 AM — Thakurer Bhog 06:30 PM — Sandhya Aarti	নবমী / Nabami Bollywood Masala
21 OCT (Wednesday) বিজয়া দশমী / Bijoya Dashami	07:00 AM — Bijoya Dashami Puja 08:00 AM — Pushpanjali 08:00 AM — Thakurer Bhog 09:00 AM — Dashami Puja 10:00 AM — Bisorjon	শুভ বিজয়া / Shuva Bijoya আবার আসিব ফিরে... (Abar Ashibo Phire...)