Kumari Pujo 2026

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.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA

Participation & registration

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Register your child for Kumari Pujo

Read the participation requirements below, then complete the official Prabasi Kumari Puja Sign Up form.

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.

Kumari Pujo in the Bay Area

Bay Area Prabasi welcomes the community to Kumari Pujo during Durga Puja 2026 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose. The ceremony honors the Divine Mother through the worship of a young girl, keeping this cherished Bengali tradition alive for the next generation.

How to take part

Use the registration button above to open the official Prabasi Kumari Puja Sign Up form. Girls under 11 are eligible. One Kumari will be chosen randomly, with the selection announced on October 9, 2026. The selected child should wear a red sari for the pujo; Prabasi will provide the puja essentials.

The ceremony is on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM. For the rest of the weekend's rituals, bhog and concerts, visit the Durga Puja 2026 page.