Festival guide
Durga Puja
দুর্গা পূজা
Bengal's biggest festival celebrating Goddess Durga.
How is Durga Puja dated?
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Yearly reference
Durga Puja dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Before you make plans
Which days should I plan to attend?
Distinguish Mahalaya from Shashthi, when the main public Puja period begins. Ashtami, Navami and Vijayadashami have their own dates in the schedule. A pandal's opening hours, anjali and procession arrangements must be confirmed with its organisers.
Does this calendar give the Sandhi Puja time?
No. Sandhi Puja is tied to the transition from Ashtami to Navami, not to the whole of either civil day. Confirm the exact local window with your temple or a local Panchang before making arrangements.
Why this date?
Starts on Ashwin Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) during Navaratri. The last 5 days of Navaratri are the main celebration, ending on Dashami with Vijaya, typically in October.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDurga Puja tithi and Panchang details
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Five days of elaborate worship of Durga and her children.
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Common questions
How is Durga Puja dated?
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Durga Puja?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Durga Puja. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.