When is Durga Puja — Shashthi in 2026?

Durga Puja — Shashthi falls on 16 October 2026. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

How is Durga Puja — Shashthi observed?

Shashthi is Bodhan day — welcome Devi and witness the awakening of her image. Join Kalparambha, Bodhan and unveiling through the household priest or pandal's announced worship.

What is the significance of Durga Puja — Shashthi?

In the Bengal calendar, Durga's worship formally begins on Shashthi with Bodhan (awakening) after the Mahalaya invitation. This is separate from North-Indian Ghatasthapana wording even when dates neighbour each other.

What are the food and fasting rules for Durga Puja — Shashthi?

Take the vegetarian bhog followed by your home or pandal; onion, garlic and alcohol are commonly omitted during these worship days.

When is the parana — breaking the fast — for Durga Puja — Shashthi?

If you keep the Shashthi fast, complete it with Devi's prasad after the evening arati according to your household or pandal tradition.

How does Durga Puja — Shashthi vary by region?

Kolkata pandals may unveil the face or complete the idol today. Villages may keep a simpler kalash-centred Bodhan — both are valid under local authority.

Durga Puja — Shashthi — Date & Puja Guide

Durga Puja — ShashthiIn the Bengal calendar, Durga's worship formally begins on Shashthi with Bodhan (awakening) after the Mahalaya invitation. Local date, timing and puja guide.

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