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- 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Bodhon, Amontron, Adhibas, Bhog & Arati
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Prabasi Durga Puja 2026
Step into our Golden Jubilee 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.
50th YearGolden Jubilee
Oct 16–18Fairgrounds, CA
3 NightsMega Concerts
Golden Jubilee 50th 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
Schedule Confirmed
Kumari Puja
A sanctified, divine tradition initiated by Swami Vivekananda at Belur Math. The worship of the Divine Mother manifested in a young girl child will be performed on Saturday, October 17, from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM.
Darshan & Participation:
- Saturday, October 17: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- Family seating and darshan protocols
- Detailed guidelines to be published soon
Kumari Puja: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Sponsorship Openeid: 112340
Saturday Bhog
Sponsor the sacred Saturday Mahaprasad Bhog offering served to thousands of visiting community devotees. Your tax-deductible sponsorship helps sustain our 50-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
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
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
Sulekha
Dance Extravaganza
Cultural Finale & Dance Show
Jashn e Bollywood
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 50 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.