Noida: The Shri Shri Sharadiya Durga Puja Mahotsav is underway at RG Residency in Sector 120, Noida, with celebrations scheduled to continue until October 21, 2026. Organised by the Bengo Maitri Cultural Society Trust, the festival has brought devotees together for religious ceremonies dedicated to Goddess Durga.
The celebrations began on October 15 with Maha Panchami and have included daily puja, pushpanjali, traditional rituals and evening aarti. The remaining programme features Maha Navami celebrations on October 20 and Vijayadashami rituals on October 21, culminating in the immersion of the Durga idol.
The organisers have invited residents and devotees to participate in the remaining festivities with their families and friends.
Maha Navami on October 20
The Maha Navami celebrations on Tuesday, October 20, will begin with puja at 7 am, followed by pushpanjali at 8 am. Kumari Puja is scheduled for 8:30 am, followed by havan at 9:15 am.
A bhog bhandara will be organised at 1:30 pm, while the evening aarti will take place at 7:30 pm.
Vijayadashami on October 21
The festival will conclude on Wednesday, October 21, with Vijayadashami rituals. Dashami Puja is scheduled for 8:30 am, followed by ghat immersion, Aparajita Puja and Darpan Visarjan.
Sindoor Daan will take place at 11 am, while the immersion of the Durga idol is scheduled for 4 pm. The programme will conclude with Shanti Jal at 8 pm.
Daily Prasad Distribution and Aarti
According to the schedule shared by the organisers, prasad distribution is being held daily at 11 am from October 16 to 21. Evening aarti takes place at 7:30 pm every day.
Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja Scheduled
Beyond the Durga Puja celebrations, the Bengo Maitri Cultural Society Trust has announced two more religious events.
Shyama (Kali) Puj
Shyama (Kali) Puja will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:30 pm. Saraswati Puja is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2027, at 10 am.
Event Details
- Organiser: Bongo Maitri Cultural Society Trust
- Venue: RG Residency, Sector 120, Noida
- Durga Puja Mahotsav: October 15–21, 2026
- Maha Navami: October 20, 2026
- Vijayadashami: October 21, 2026
- Shyama (Kali) Puja: November 8, 2026
- Saraswati Puja: February 11, 2027