Frequently asked questions
When is Durga Puja 2026?
Bodhon is on Shashthi, Friday 16 October 2026. Maha Ashtami is on Monday 19 October and Vijaya Dashami on Wednesday 21 October. See the full calendar.
What time is Sandhi Puja in 2026?
Monday 19 October 2026, 10:28 AM to 11:16 AM IST by the Bisuddha Siddhanta panjika, or 7:26 AM to 8:14 AM by the traditional panjika.
When is Mahalaya 2026, and when does Mahishasuramardini air?
Mahalaya is on Saturday 10 October 2026. Akashvani broadcasts Mahishasuramardini at 4:00 AM IST, and you can play it on our homepage.
Which are the best Durga Puja pandals in Agartala?
Agartala Municipal Corporation's Best of the Best 2025 went to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Club (idol), Cosmopolitan Club (theme), Kunjaban Sporting Club (pandal) and Flowers Club (illumination). See every winner.
How many Durga Pujas are held in Tripura?
Close to 3,000 community pujas a year, with about a thousand in and around Agartala. Tripura has the most Durga Pujas of any state after West Bengal.
Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Tripura?
The royal puja at Durgabari Temple in Agartala, started by the Manikya kings and still funded by the state. The Durga here shows only two of her ten hands.
What are the Durga Puja holidays in Tripura in 2026?
Mahalaya (10 Oct), Maha Ashtami (19 Oct), Maha Navami (20 Oct) and Vijaya Dashami (21 Oct), then Lakshmi Puja (25 Oct, with a compensatory holiday on 26 Oct). Check the state's notification for your office.
When is the best time to visit pandals?
Chaturthi to Shashthi evenings and early mornings are quietest. Saptami to Navami from 8 PM to 1 AM is busiest. After midnight, queues shrink again.
Are there traffic restrictions in Agartala during Puja?
Yes. Agartala Traffic Police run no-entry zones from 5 PM to 1 AM on Puja days. Buses stop at drop points outside the centre, so walk or take a toto and use our pandal-hopping routes.
When is the Durga Puja carnival in Agartala in 2026?
Mayer Gomon is on Friday 23 October 2026, from Maharani Tulsibati Girls' HS School to Dashami Ghat. Carnival guide.
Where are idols immersed in Agartala?
At Dashami Ghat on the Haora river in Joynagar. The state's Mayer Gaman carnival parades selected idols to the ghat. Read the Bisarjan guide.
How do I find a Durga Puja pandal near me?
Open Pandals near me and share your location or pick your town. Your location stays on your phone.
When are Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja in 2026?
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday 25 October 2026. Kali Puja and Diwali are on Sunday 8 November 2026.
How do I add or correct a pandal?
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 70594 29668. Puja committees can claim their listing for free.
Is DurgaPujaPandal.com an official website?
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