The 2026 Master Guide
Durga Puja in Bangalore 2026: Dates, Key Highlights & Complete Guide
Everything you need for Durga Puja in Bangalore 2026 — dates, day-wise highlights, Dandiya Nights, food, travel and press information — anchored around the city's flagship celebration at Milana Greens, Begur.
Durga Puja 2026 dates in Bangalore
| Day | Date | Key highlights at BBSCT Begur |
|---|---|---|
| Shashthi | Fri, 16 Oct | Bodhon & pandal inauguration · food carnival opens · Dandiya Night 1 |
| Saptami | Sat, 17 Oct | Nabapatrika snan · morning anjali · folk-music evening · Dandiya Night 2 |
| Ashtami | Sun, 18 Oct | Pushpanjali & Sandhi Puja · community bhog · headline celebrity performance · Dandiya Night 3 |
| Navami | Mon, 19 Oct | Maha-aarti & dhunuchi naach competition · Dandiya grand night |
| Dashami | Tue, 20 Oct | Sindoor khela · bisorjon procession · closing ceremony |
Five headline highlights of 2026
1. A flagship pandal at true festival scale
With 2 lakh+ expected footfall, Begur ranks among the biggest Durga Pujas in Bangalore — a themed pandal, open-ground layout and queue-managed darshan built for peak Ashtami crowds.
2. Dandiya Nights — five nights, one arena
Bengaluru's rare pujo-meets-Navratri crossover: live dandiya bands, professional instructors for first-timers, and a dedicated arena at Milana Greens. Book tickets early — Ashtami and Navami nights sell out first.
3. The Bengali food carnival
50+ stalls: kosha mangsho, ilish preparations, Kolkata biryani, phuchka, kathi rolls, mishti doi, roshogolla — plus multi-cuisine counters for the pandal-hopping crowd.
4. Culture every evening
Rabindra Sangeet and classical showcases early evening, folk and contemporary acts by night, with a celebrity headliner on Ashtami and the dhunuchi-naach face-off on Navami.
5. Inclusive by design
Wheelchair-accessible routes, a kids' zone, medical desk, women's help desk — and Bangalore's benchmark pet-friendly pujo programme.
Getting there
Milana Greens, Begur is reachable in 10–20 minutes from Electronic City, Bommanahalli, HSR Layout and Bannerghatta Road. Dedicated parking for cars and two-wheelers is available on-ground; ride-hailing drop points are marked at the main gate. Evening peak is 6–9 pm — come early on Ashtami.
Plan your visit
BBSCT Durga Puja 2026 runs 16–20 October at Milana Greens, Begur, Bengaluru. Entry to the pandal is free; Dandiya Nights are ticketed.
See the full event page Book Dandiya Nights ticketsMedia & press
A full press kit — high-resolution images, day-wise programme, footfall data and organiser interviews — is available for journalists covering Durga Puja in Bangalore 2026. Write to bbca.blr@gmail.com with "Press" in the subject line.
For brands & sponsors
With 2 lakh+ expected footfall over five days, on-ground activation zones, stage branding and a documented media plan, BBSCT Begur offers one of the highest-reach festival sponsorship platforms in South Bengaluru. Title, co-sponsor and stall packages are open for 2026.
Request the sponsorship deckFrequently asked questions
When is Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2026?
Durga Puja 2026 runs from Shashthi on Friday 16 October to Vijaya Dashami on Tuesday 20 October. BBSCT Begur celebrates all five days at Milana Greens with morning rituals and evening programmes.
Where is the main Durga Puja celebration in South Bangalore?
The flagship South Bangalore celebration is the BBSCT Durga Puja at Milana Greens, Begur — near Electronic City, Bommanahalli and Bannerghatta Road — with free pandal entry and ticketed Dandiya Nights.
How do I book Dandiya Nights tickets?
Dandiya Nights tickets for 16–20 October 2026 are available online at begurbengali.in/durga-puja-2026/. Early-bird and group passes sell out fastest for the Ashtami and Navami nights.
How can media get accreditation for the event?
Journalists and content creators can request the 2026 press kit and on-ground accreditation by emailing bbca.blr@gmail.com with 'Press' in the subject line.