Dear Patrons,

It is with great pleasure that NEEBPA wishes to inform all patrons that this year 2026 Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja will be celebrated            at the Hindu Temple Newcastle. 

Durga Puja will run from Friday 16th October Shashti; Saturday 17th  October Saptami;  Sunday 18th Ashtami; Monday 19th October Navami and Tuesday 20th October Dashami, followed by Shidur Khela and feasting on 'misthi'.

Lakshmi Puja will be on Sunday 25th October 2026.

Kali Puja on Sunday 8th November 2026.

The venue will once again be the Ground Floor Hall of the Hindu Temple, 172 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QB.

For organisational purposes early registration is recommended. To register please message on 07884424414 and give your consent to be added to "NEEBPA WhatsApp Group" and receive up to date information.

Our Purohits this year will be Shri Krishnendu Mukherjee and Shri Debraj Chatterjee. We at NEEBPA are grateful to both of them for sustaining            our Puja over the last few years and for taking on this great responsibility again this year.

Your support is crucial for the success of your Puja, so we look forward to your attendance and participation in these important religious festivals        for our local Hindu Community, visitors and anyone who is interested in these festivals. Please pass on the news to anybody who may be interested in attending and volunteering.

All events are organised on a non profit basis. All donations are paid into NEEBPA's official bank account and are used only for our Pujas including food and flowers etc. and where necessary a one off investment in equipments, utensils and Idols.

All organisers work as volunteers and everyone is welcome to participate in whatever capacity.

Our festivals are made possible by your generous donations, covering the cost of the entire Pujas. Bearing in mind the rising cost of living at the moment please make your donation accordingly. You can make a payment to NEEBPA's Bank Account or in cash on the days of the Pujas. Receipts will be available. 

NEEBPA recommends a minimum of £120.00 per family. Please donate generously.

Bona Fide students please pay £5 to £7 for your meals per day.

Barclays Bank: Sort Code: 20 - 59 - 97. Account Number: 20892378. North East of England Bengali Puja Association (NEEBPA)

Lloyds Bank: Sort Code: 30 - 99 - 50. Account Number: 72893160. North East of England Bengali Puja Association (NEEBPA)

We are always looking for volunteers before, during and after the Puja to help to set up, carry out and clear up. Please contact us if you will be            able to help.

We look forward to seeing you at the Hindu Temple.

Yours sincerely,

NEEBPA

Durga Puja 2026 Nirghonto

The relevant timings of the Pujas are given below.

All timings mentioned are as per local time.

                                                               NEEBPA DURGA PUJA PROGRAMME 2026

Maha Shasthi 16th October 2026 Friday

                                                                

Kalparambha, Sankalpa.                                                 7:00 pm

Bodhon, Amantran, Adhibas Arati                                  7:30 pm  

Prasad & Bhog                                                                8:30 pm

Maha Saptami 17th October 2026 Saturday

Saptami Puja                                                                   10:30 am

Pushpanjali                                                                      12:30 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                      1:00 pm

Sandhya Arati                                                                    7.00 pm

Pushpanjali                                                                        8.00 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                      9:00 pm

Maha Ashtami 30th October 2026 Sunday

Morning Puja                                                                    9:30 am

Lunch                                                                                1:00 pm

Ashtami Puja                                                                     3:00 pm

Pushpanjali                                                                        4:30 pm

Kumari Puja**                                                                     7:00 pm

Sandhya Arati                                                                    7:30 pm

Pushpanjali                                                                        8:30 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                      9:00 pm 

Sandhi Puja starts**                                                           2:56 am

Balidan                                                                               3:20 am                                                           

Sandhi Puja ends                                                               3:44am

Maha Navami 19th October Monday

Navami Puja                                                                      11:00 am

Pushpanjali                                                                         1:00 pm

Hom                                                                                    1:30 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                       1:30 pm

Sandhya Arati                                                                     7:00 pm

Pushpanjali                                                                         8:00 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                       9:00 pm

Vijaya Dasami 20th October Tuesday

Dashami Puja                                                                      9:30 am              

Bisarjan, Pushpanjali                                                         11:30 am

Sindur Khela.                                                                     12:00 pm

Lakshmi Puja 25th October Sunday

Lakshmi Puja                                                                       7:30 pm

Pushpanjali                                                                          8:30 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                       9:00 pm

Kali Puja Monday 8th November Sunday

Kali Puja                                                                              6:00 pm

Pushpanjali                                                                         9:30 pm

Bhog Prasad                                                                     10:00 pm

Hom                                                                                  11:00 pm

**Opportunity for Devi Boron and sindoor khela, but going up onto the stage will not be permitted.

** Timings are to be confirmed and may be subject to change

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