About this Event
শারদীয়া দুর্গোৎসব — Sarodiya Durgotsov
The Bengali Society of Geelong warmly invites you to our Durga Puja — two free days of ritual, music, food and community, open to everyone.
Durga Puja marks the goddess Durga's victory over evil and the return of a daughter to her parents' home. For Bengalis it is the year's great homecoming, and in 2021 UNESCO inscribed it on its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
A purohit from Kolkata
Our rituals will be led by a visiting priest from Kolkata, performed in full as they are at home.
Free lunch, both days
A sumptuous traditional bhog will be served to all guests on both days, proudly supported by a famous Indian food house.
Also on
Cultural show · Children's STEM and fun show · Food stalls · Adda and fun galore
When
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
Where
Ukrainian Community Hall, 57 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC 3218
Schedule:
Saturday 24 October
- 9:00 – 10:00 am — Bodhan · Shashthi Puja
- 10:00 – 11:00 am — Kola Bou Snan · Saptami Puja · Pushpanjali
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm — Ashtami Puja & Pushpanjali · Sandhi Puja
- 11:30 am — Arrival of official guests
- 11:45 am – 12:15 pm — Chandi Path
- 12:15 pm — Official Welcome Ceremony
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Bhog · Community Lunch
- 2:00 – 4:00 pm — Kids' Activities & STEM Show
- 4:00 – 7:00 pm — Cultural Program
- 7:00 – 7:30 pm — Sandhya Arati
Sunday 25 October
- 9:00 – 11:00 am — Navami Puja & Pushpanjali
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm — Kids' Sit & Draw
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm — Dashami Puja · Bisorjon · Aparajita Puja
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm — Boron & Sindur Khela
- 5:00 pm — Lakshmi puja
Coming for the first time?
You don't need to be Bengali, and you don't need to know anything about the festival. There's no dress code, and you're equally welcome to take part in the rituals or simply watch. Traditional attire is warmly welcomed if you'd like to wear it. Expect drums, incense, colour and a very full table.
Entry is free. In collaboration with Bongosathi, Melbourne.
For sponsorship, stall and any other enquiries, contact Chhanda on 0422 811 685.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ukrainian Association, 57 Pakington Street, Geelong West, Australia
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