Durga Puja (Sharadotsav, Pujo) celebrations across Australia — community pandals, anjali, dhunuchi naach, cultural programs and bhog, organised by Bengali, Odia and Assamese associations.
Durga Puja 2026 runs from Saturday 17 October 2026 to Wednesday 21 October 2026 — in about 4 weeks
Shashthi to Dashami. Australian pujas are run by Bengali associations that book halls for a weekend, so the pandal you want is usually on the weekend nearest these tithis rather than across all five days.
Dates shown are the Australian calendar dates. Community celebrations in Melbourne often run on the nearest weekend — check each event below for its own date.
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Two-day Durga Puja with full tithi programme, bhog and cultural shows at Melton West
By Shree Shakti Association
Bongosathi's two-day Durga Puja at Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing — rituals, cultural performances and Bengali food, 10-11 October 2026.
By Bongosathi
Aurora Bengali Association's traditional Bhog community lunch on the Saturday of its Durga Puja 2026 in Clayton.
By Aurora Bengali Association
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Bengali Association of Victoria's Mahalaya meet and greet at Glen Waverley Community Centre, opening the 2026 Durga Puja season.
By Bengali Association of Victoria (BAV)
Bengali Association of Victoria's two-day Durga Puja at GAA Gaelic Park, Keysborough - programme and ticketing to be announced.
By Bengali Association of Victoria (BAV)
SPUVIC's three-day Durgotsav celebration at Epping Memorial Hall, running Shashthi through Navami/Dashami, 23-25 October 2026.
By Sarbojanin Puja Utsav of Victoria (SPUVIC)
