Maa Aschen

Durga Puja 2026

Durga Puja 2026

October 17 – October 21, 2026

Five luminous days

Maa Aschen

The homecoming

Maa Durga returns

For four luminous days the community gathers as one. The pandal fills with the scent of incense, the sound of the dhak, and the warmth of belonging.

Ornate idol of Goddess Durga

Day One · Sasthi

Sasthi

The festival opens with Kola Bou Snan and the first pushpanjali, as the Goddess is welcomed into the pandal.

  • Kola Bou Snan
  • Pushpanjali
  • Bhog
Ornate idol of Goddess Durga

Day One · Saptami

Saptami

The festival opens with Kola Bou Snan and the first pushpanjali, as the Goddess is welcomed into the pandal.

  • Kola Bou Snan
  • Pushpanjali
  • Bhog
Durga idol enshrined in a festival pandal

Day Two · Ashtami

Ashtami

The most sacred day — Maha Ashtami brings the grand Pushpanjali, the Sandhi Puja at the cusp of Ashtami and Navami, and the hypnotic dhunuchi naach.

  • Sandhi Puja
  • Dhunuchi Naach
  • Anjali

Day Three · Navami

Navami

An evening of cultural performances, community bhog and music, as the festival reaches its joyful crescendo.

  • Maha Aarti
  • Cultural Evening
  • Bhog
Fireworks over the hills for Diwali

Day Four · Dashami

Dashami

The bittersweet farewell — Sindoor Khela, the playful smearing of vermilion, and Bisarjan, as we bid the Goddess farewell until next year.

Aaschhe bochhor abar hobe — see you again next year.

Listen this season

The sound of our season

Two original releases to welcome Maa Durga.

Plan your visit

17 Oct – 21 Oct 2026HamburgAll are welcome

Four days of celebration, open to all. Become a member to help bring it to life.

 

Durga Puja 2026 — Sanskriti e.V.