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PRATHAA 2026 · OCT 15-21 · MUMBAI

Hoyi Choyi Anondo Foundation Durga Puja pandal backdrop with Patachitra art and community celebration
The Prathaa Experience

7 Days of Prathaa

October 15 – 21, 2026 · South-Central Mumbai · From Panchami Inauguration to Dashami Sindoor Khela

🪔 Puja Arena · All 7 Days🍛 Anondo Mela · Shashthi🎵 Gala Night · Oct 20🌺 Sindoor Khela · Dashami
Full Schedule

Prathaa 2026

Debi Aagomon: Ghotoke · Debi Gomon: Nauka-e

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Thu, 15 Oct

Maha Panchami · Day 1

Programme

  • ✦Inauguration Evening
  • ✦Dhunuchi Naach
  • ✦Maa Durga Idol Unveiling
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Fri, 16 Oct

Maha Shoshthi · Day 2

Puja Timings

9:00 AM onwardsShoshthi Puja
10:00 AMPushpanjali
6:00 PMSandhya Aaroti
6:00 PM onwardsBodhan + Abhibaas

Also Today

  • ✦Anondo Mela Opens - Community Food Bazaar
  • ✦Cultural Evening Programme
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Sat, 17 Oct

Maha Saptami · Day 3

Puja Timings

7:15 AM – 8:04 AMNabapatrika Snaan
9:00 AMPushpanjali
6:30 PMSandhya Aaroti

Also Today

  • ✦Sit-Down Bhog Distribution
  • ✦Cultural Programme by HCAF Members
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Sun, 18 Oct

Maha Ashtami Day 1 · Day 4

Puja Timings

8:00 AMAshtami Puja
12:30 PM onwardsPushpanjali
6:30 PMSandhya Aaroti

Also Today

  • ✦Sit-Down Bhog Distribution
  • ✦Cultural Programme by HCAF Members
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Mon, 19 Oct

Maha Ashtami Day 2 · Day 5

Puja Timings

7:25 AM – 8:15 AMSandhi Puja
9:00 AM onwardsPushpanjali
10:00 AM onwardsKumari Puja
6:30 PMSandhya Aaroti

Also Today

  • ✦Sit-Down Bhog Distribution
  • ✦Drama: "Byapika Bidai"
  • ✦Cultural Evening
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Tue, 20 Oct

Gala Night

Maha Nabami · Day 6

Puja Timings

6:00 AM – 7:30 AMNabami Puja / Yagya
8:00 AM onwardsYagya
11:00 AM onwardsPushpanjali
6:30 PMSandhya Aaroti
7:00 PM onwardsGALA NIGHT - Javed Ali live at Shanmukhananda Hall
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Wed, 21 Oct

Maha Dashami · Day 7

Puja Timings

8:00 AM onwardsPuja
10:47 AMDarpan Bisarjan
11:45 AM onwardsSindoor Khela

Also Today

  • ✦Bijoya Sammelan
  • ✦Visarjan (Immersion) & Farewell
Tuesday, 20 October 2026

The Gala Evening

Javed Ali performing live on stage with dramatic red lighting
Exclusive for Members

Headline Artist · 20 October 2026

Javed Ali

Kun Faaya Kun · Dil Ibaadat · Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein

Live at Shanmukhananda Hall · 7 PM onwards

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Shanmukhananda Hall

Sion East, Mumbai

Inaugurated 1963 - India's largest and most iconic concert hall. Renowned for world-class acoustics and traditional Indian temple architecture. Past performers include Kumar Sanu, Adnan Sami, Papon, and Piyush Mishra.

2,763

Seated Capacity

1963

Inaugurated

3

Floors

Harbanslal Marg, Sion East, Mumbai · ~1 km from Kings Circle station (Central & Harbour lines)

Access by Membership Tier

SilverGeneral Seating
GoldGeneral Seating (2 Passes)
DiamondPreferred Seating (4 Passes)
PlatinumFront Row / VIP (6 Passes)
Secure Your Gala Pass
Signature Moments

Moments You Won't Forget

Community food bazaar at Anondo Mela with guests being served home-cooked Bengali food
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Shashthi Evening · Friday, 16 October

Anondo Mela

আনন্দ মেলা

Housewives cook at home and sell their food to the gathering - a real community kitchen, not a catering contract. A warm, bustling home-style food bazaar that opens the festival. Authentic Bengali cuisine, sweets, street food, and cultural stalls.

  • Authentic home-cooked Bengali food
  • Community kitchen by local families
  • Cultural and artisan stalls
  • Open across all 6 days
Women celebrating with vibrant red sindoor powder in bright natural light, joyful expressions and colorful traditional clothing
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Dashami · Wednesday, 21 October

Sindoor Khela

সিঁদুর খেলা

Women from every walk of life come together in a sea of colour. Two hours of live dhaak and ritual colour play - a powerful, deeply photogenic crescendo that closes the festival. One of the most shared, most anticipated moments of the Puja.

  • Live dhaak drumming
  • Sindoor Khela
  • Women from all communities
  • Closing ceremony of Prathaa 2026
Venues

Where Prathaa Happens

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Main Puja Venue

Durga Puja Arena · Oct 15–21, 2026

SNDT Women's College

R.A. Kidwai Marg, Antop Hill, Mumbai

6-Day Sponsor Visibility Window

Shashthi (16 Oct) to Dashami (21 Oct)

10,000+ Footfall (2025)

Across 5 days - organic, pre-campaign

Third year in South-Central Mumbai. Families from Parel, Lower Parel, Dadar, Matunga, Sion, Wadala, and Worli.

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Gala Evening Venue

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · 7 PM onwards

Shanmukhananda Hall

Harbanslal Marg, Sion East, Mumbai

~1 km from Kings Circle Station

Central & Harbour railway lines

2,763 Seated Capacity

Across 3 floors · Exclusive to members

Reach extends to Virar, Navi Mumbai, and Palghar for drive-in Gala audience.

HCAF Prathaa 2026 - Durga Puja Mumbai