Durga Puja Calendar 2023

Mahalaya

Date: 14th October, 2023

Significance: The beginning of a five-day festival to celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.

Maha Panchami

Date: 19th October, 2023

Puja Events:

Kalparambha: The beginning of the festivities

Amantran: The invitation of Goddess Durga

Adhibas: The arrival of Goddess Durga

Maha Sasthi

Date: 20th October, 2023

Puja Events:

Bodhon: The awakening of Goddess Durga

Aagomoni: The lighting of the lamp in front of the idol

Sasthi Puja: The main puja of the day, which is dedicated to the seven forms of Goddess Durga

Maha Saptami

Date: 21st October, 2023

Puja Events:

Saptami Puja: A puja dedicated to the seven forms of Goddess Durga

Sandhi Puja: A puja performed at the junction of two days

Maha Ashtami

Date: 22nd October, 2023

Puja Events:

Ashtami Puja: A puja dedicated to the eight forms of Goddess Durga

Kumari Puja: A puja dedicated to a young girl, who is considered to be a manifestation of Goddess Durga

Sandhi Puja: A puja performed at the junction of two days

Maha Navami

Date: 23rd October, 2023

Puja Events:

Navami Puja: A puja dedicated to the ninth form of Goddess Durga

Sandhi Puja: A puja performed at the junction of two days

Maha Arati: A grand arati performed in the evening

Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)

Date: 24th October, 2023

Significance: The immersion of the idols in water bodies marks the end of the festival.