PRATHAA 2026 · OCT 15-21 · MUMBAI
The Prathaa Experience
7 Days of Celebration
7 Days of Celebration
From Panchami inauguration to Dashami Sindoor Khela - seven days of sacred rituals, cultural performances, and community joy.
Gala Evening
Gala Evening
Live with Javed Ali — 2,763 seats, one night only.
Anondo Mela
Anondo Mela
Housewives cook and sell from their homes - a real community kitchen, not a catering contract.
Sindoor Khela
Sindoor Khela
Women from every walk of life come together in a sea of colour - two hours of live dhaak and ritual colour play, the most photographed moment of the festival.
The Gala Evening
For the very first time, HCAF's prestigious Gala Evening moves to Shanmukhananda Hall - India's most celebrated concert venue.
Headline Artist
Javed Ali
Kun Faaya Kun · Dil Ibaadat · Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein - live at Mumbai's most iconic stage.
Secure Your SeatShanmukhananda Hall
Sion East, Mumbai
Inaugurated 1963 · India's largest and most iconic concert hall · Renowned for world-class acoustics and traditional Indian temple architecture.
Harbanslal Marg, Sion East · ~1 km from Kings Circle station
2,763
Seated capacity
1963
Year inaugurated
Past Gala Artists
Monali Thakur
Bollywood Playback Singer
Chandrabindoo
Iconic Bengali Band, Kolkata
2026 Upgrade ↑ Shanmukhananda Hall
Donate Generously
Limited access. Every donation includes passes to Shanmukhananda Hall with Javed Ali.
Silver Donation
- Festival Entry Passes (All Days)
- Bhog Prasadam Coupons
- Invitation to Cultural Evening at Shanmukhananda Hall
- Select Cultural Programme Passes
- HCAF Seva Recognition Certificate
Gold Donation
- Festival Entry Passes (All Days)
- Bhog Prasadam Coupons (Included)
- Invitation to Cultural Evening - Reserved Devotee Seating (subject to availability)
- All Cultural Programme Passes
- Name in Prathaa 2026 Souvenir
Diamond Donation
- Festival Entry Passes + Priority Darshan Facilitation
- Bhog Prasadam for Family
- Invitation to Cultural Evening - Reserved Patron Seating
- Invitation to Festival Programmes + Special Patron Invitation
- Prathaa Commemorative Seva Hamper
- Patron Acknowledgement in Festival Souvenir Programme
Platinum Donation
- Reserved Patron Seating (All Days)
- Bhog Prasadam for Family + Extra Passes
- Invitation to Cultural Evening - Reserved Patron Seating / VIP
- Invitation to Festival Programmes + Patron Interaction with Organising Committee
- Patron Appreciation Interaction with Javed Ali
- Special Patron Acknowledgement in Souvenir
- Platinum Lounge + Refreshments
Three Years.
Three Themes.
HCAF began as a simple, soulful Saraswati Puja in 2022 and has grown into one of Mumbai's most distinctive and authentic Bengali cultural platforms.
Tradition - Living, Not Remembered. Gala Evening at Shanmukhananda Hall. 1,000 memberships targeted. Our biggest, most ambitious chapter yet.
Inaugurated by Maharaj, Ramakrishna Mission. 450 members. 2,000 sit-down Bhog plates. Chandrabindoo and Rituparna Sengupta graced the stage.
Inaugurated by His Grace Gauranga Das, ISKCON. An intimate, deeply personal first - 1,000+ sit-down Bhog plates, warm community spirit.
Brands & Media That Trust HCAF
2025 Partners
India Today
Print & Digital
“HCAF has reimagined what a community Durga Puja can be - a genuine cultural movement in the heart of Mumbai.”
Aaj Tak
Broadcast
“An authentic celebration that brings together Mumbai's diverse communities under one roof.”
TV9 Bharatvarsh
Broadcast
“From humble beginnings to 10,000+ footfall - HCAF's Puja has become a landmark Mumbai event.”
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1000+ members. Four tiers. Unforgettable Durga Pujas.