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Prabasi Durga Puja 2026
Step into our 52nd-year celebration at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Experience sacred Vedic rituals, soul-stirring Kumari Puja, community Mahaprasad bhog, sumptuous Bengali cuisine, and three unforgettable nights of headliner concerts.
52nd YearCommunity & Tradition
Oct 16–18Fairgrounds, CA
3 NightsMega Concerts
52nd Year Celebrations
October 16th – 18th, 2026
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA3 Full Days of Rituals, Cultural Shows & Dining
Pujas, Sacred Rituals & Bhog
Traditional rituals meticulously conducted in accordance with Vedic scriptures, followed by community Mahaprasad offerings.
Bay Area Prabasi
Durga Puja Schedule 2026
A Celebration of Faith, Culture, Community and Togetherness
Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Potrika Snan Probesh, Ghot Sthapona, Saptami Puja
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Pushpanjali, Bhog & Arati
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Ashtami Puja, Pushpanjali
- 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
- Pushpanjali, Bhog & Arati, Prasad
- 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- Kumari Puja
- 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Sandhi Puja, Pushpanjali, Podmo & Pradeep Daan, Bhog & Arati, Prasad Bitoron
- 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
- Bhavani Stotram
Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Nabami Puja, Anjoli, Bhog & Arati
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Hom
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Dashami Puja, Bishorjon, Shantir Jol
সিঁদুর খেলা
Sindur Khela
A cherished Bengali tradition and a joyful farewell to Maa Durga, bringing colour and togetherness to our Sunday celebration.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 • Ceremony time to be announced
Community, culture & tradition•52 years of legacy
কুমারী পূজা
Kumari Pujo
Pure Hearts, Brighter Tomorrows
A cherished Durga Puja tradition honoring the Divine Mother through the worship of a young girl. Join Bay Area Prabasi for this sacred celebration.
তমসো মা জ্যোতির্গময়
From darkness, lead us to light
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA
Kumari participation
- Open to girls under 11 years of age.
- One Kumari will be selected randomly from the participant entries. The selection will be announced on October 9, 2026.
- The chosen Kumari must wear a red sari and dress for the pujo. Prabasi will provide the puja essentials.
Sponsorship Open
Saturday Bhog
Sponsor the sacred Saturday Mahaprasad Bhog offering served to thousands of visiting community devotees. Your tax-deductible sponsorship helps sustain our 52-year legacy of offering pure, authentic prasadam.
Bhog Sponsorship Highlights:
- Puja sankalpa in sponsor / family name
- Special consecrated bhog thali
- Official 501(c)(3) tax exemption receipt
Festive Dining & Food Menus
Authentic Bengali gastronomic indulgence, featuring inclusive member buffets and an array of open food stalls for all festival visitors.
Coming Soon
Food Menu Members
We will publish this soon. All registered Bay Area Prabasi members enjoy complimentary, multi-course traditional festive dining across all 3 days.
Member Dining Plan Under Preparation:
- Friday Opening Festive Dinner Banquet
- Saturday Grand Ashtami Bhog Lunch & Gourmet Dinner
- Sunday Nabami/Dashami Khichuri Bhog & Cultural Dinner
- Dedicated vegetarian and kid-friendly dining counters
Member Menu Coming Soon
Open to All Visitors
Food Options for Visitors
Non-members and walk-in visitors can savor an authentic array of Kolkata street food and Bengali specialties at our outdoor and indoor food bazaar.
Kolkata Street Eats
Kathi rolls (chicken & egg), singara, moghlai paratha, and puchka.
Bengali Delicacies
Fish fry, dimer devil, kosha mangsho with luchi, and biryani.
Sweets & Desserts
Hot gulab jamun, rosogolla, mishti doi, and sandesh varieties.
Beverages & Chai
Kullad masala chai, lassi, fresh fruit juices, and cold beverages.
Multiple Food Stalls & Food TrucksCredit Card & Cash Accepted
Headliner Musical Concerts & Grand Shows
Book your concert passes directly through our official ticketing partners on Tugoz and Sulekha.
Friday • Oct 16
Tugoz
Opening Night
Acoustic Solo & Band Live
Anjan Dutta Live in Concert
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT
Experience the timeless acoustic storytelling, deep poetry, and iconic nostalgic melodies of legendary songwriter Anjan Dutta and his band.
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Buy Tickets on Tugoz
Saturday • Oct 17
Sulekha
Bollywood Musical Night
Sensational Vocalist Live
Monali Thakur Live in Concert
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT
National Film Award winner Monali Thakur lights up the stage with hit Bollywood and Bengali chartbusters, romantic classics, and electrifying energy.
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Buy Tickets on Sulekha
Sunday • Oct 18
Musical Show
Musical Extravaganza
Yaminee – A Musical Extravaganza
3:00 PM PDT
An afternoon of music to open our Sunday cultural program.
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Sunday • Oct 18
Dance Drama
Theatrical Dance Drama
Jyotirgamaya – A Theatrical Dance Drama
5:00 PM PDT
A theatrical dance drama on stage, leading into our Sunday evening finale.
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Sunday • Oct 18
Sulekha
Dance Extravaganza
Cultural Finale & Dance Show
Jashn e Bollywood – A Dance Gala
6:30 PM PDT
Celebrate our grand Sunday finale with traditional Sindoor Khela, rhythmic Dhunuchi dance, and the high-energy Jashn-e-Bollywood theatrical dance showcase.
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Buy Tickets on SulekhaExperience 52 Years of Community & Devotion
Since 1974, Bay Area Prabasi Durga Puja has united generations of Bengalees in Northern California. Join us with family and friends for three days of joy, culture, divine blessings, and unforgettable music.