Sammelani Bangla Durgotshab — Belgium 2026

Festival Programme

The full three-day schedule of rituals, culture and community. Times may shift slightly on the day — follow our channels for live updates.

Day 1 · Saptami · Saturday 17 October

Saturday 17 October

12:0013:00
PujaFeatured
Anjali
12:00 – 13:00
Pushpanjali — the offering of flowers to the Goddess. Everyone is welcome to take part.
13:0015:00
Food
Bhog
13:00 – 15:00
Community bhog — prasad served to everyone after the Anjali. Timing is tentative.

17:0018:00
Puja
Sandhya Aarti
17:00 – 18:00
The evening aarti before the Goddess.
18:00
CulturalFeatured
Cultural programme
18:00
Music, dance, recitation and performances by our community and invited artists, following the Sandhya Aarti.
Performer: To be announced

Sunday 18 October

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PujaFeatured
Sandhi Puja
All day
The most solemn ritual of the festival. Exact date and time to be confirmed — please follow our channels.

12:0013:00
PujaFeatured
Anjali
12:00 – 13:00
Pushpanjali — the offering of flowers to the Goddess. Everyone is welcome to take part.
13:0015:00
Food
Bhog
13:00 – 15:00
Community bhog — prasad served to everyone after the Anjali. Timing is tentative.

17:0018:00
Puja
Sandhya Aarti
17:00 – 18:00
The evening aarti before the Goddess.
18:00
CulturalFeatured
Cultural programme
18:00
Music, dance, recitation and performances by our community and invited artists, following the Sandhya Aarti.
Performer: To be announced

Monday 19 October

12:0013:00
PujaFeatured
Anjali
12:00 – 13:00
Pushpanjali — the offering of flowers to the Goddess. Everyone is welcome to take part.
13:0015:00
Food
Bhog
13:00 – 15:00
Community bhog — prasad served to everyone after the Anjali. Timing is tentative.
16:00
CommunityFeatured
Sindur Khela
16:00
The joyful farewell of the Goddess with vermilion, on the final day.

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Rabindra Sangeet, classical dance, drama and performances by our community and guest artists.