Durga Puja 2026

An Initiative of the Salt Lake BE (East) Puja Committee

Sanskritik Anushthan

Cultural programmes

Music, dance, theatre, competitions and classic films from 14 to 21 October 2026. Timings are indicative; exact timings will be shared on WhatsApp and through announcements.

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Chaturthi

8:00 pm

Opening Night & Centennial Tribute

Block residents

14 Oct 2026

Lighting of the Lamp Inaugural Group Song / Bandana by the ladies of our Block Gratitude Ceremony Dance Performance Tribute to Salil Chowdhury: Archival Photographs & Presentation

Panchami

3:00 pm

Narkel Naru Preparation

Ladies of the Block

15 Oct 2026

All ladies meet to prepare Narkel Naru for the Puja festivities.

Shashthi

11:00 am

Drawing, Music, Theatre & Dance

Various resident artists

16 Oct 2026

11:00 am onwards — Drawing Competition Evening — Solo Songs by various artists · Solo Recital · Shruti Natak: Calling Bell · Solo & Group Dance Recital Film — Saptapadi

Maha Saptami

Musical Evening & Film

Ladies of the Block

17 Oct 2026

Musical Evening by the Block ladies Tribute to Asha Bhosle Tribute to Salil Chowdhury Film — Deya Neya

Maha Saptami

Classic Film Evening

18 Oct 2026

Film — Chowringhee

Maha Ashtami

Classic Film Evening

19 Oct 2026

Film — Chhoti Si Baat

Maha Nabami

Community Competitions & Film

Residents

20 Oct 2026

Phuchka & Rosogolla Eating · Shankha Badan · Dhunuchi Naach · Rhythm of Dhak Film — Golmaal

Maha Dashami

Bishorjan Parade & Dance

Residents

21 Oct 2026

Bishorjan Parade and Dance.

The cultural programme is provisional. Artists, performances, sequence and timings are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice at the Committee’s discretion. Performances may be delayed or rescheduled subject to the progress of puja rituals, weather or circumstances beyond the Committee’s control. Entry to all programmes is subject to available seating on a first-come basis. Photography and videography may be carried out during the programmes for the Committee’s records and publicity; attendance implies consent to such use. The Committee’s decision on all matters relating to the programme shall be final.