Prathaa Durga Puja 2026: If you think Durga Puja is widely celebrated only in Kolkata and not other metro cities, you might have a misconception. Take Mumbai’s example where nearly every neighborhood has its own Durga Puja celebrations. One such example is Matunga’s Hoyi Choyi Anondo Foundation (HCAF), which is celebrating its annual HCAF Durga Pujo Prathaa 2026.
If you’re planning to go Mumbai Durga Puja pandal hopping, here’s all the details you must know about Prathaa Durga Puja Mumbai.
Prathaa Durga Puja 2026: Location, Dates, Day Wise Schedule, And How To Visit
Where Is The Prathaa Durga Puja 2026?
Mumbai’s Prathaa Durga Puja 2026 is set to be held at SNDT Women’s College, Matunga. The college is located in the Matunga neighborhood of Mumbai, near Dadar. Both Matunga and Dadar are often considered the center-point of Mumbai in terms of geography and connect the Northern suburbs to the Southern part of the city.
When Is The Prathaa Durga Puja 2026?
HCAF Prathaa Durga Puja 2026 celebrations are set to take place across six days, from Shashti (sixth day of Durga Puja) to Dashami (tenth and final day of Durga Puja).
As this year the Ashtami Tithi will span across two days, Ashtami will be celebrated on two days instead of the usual one day. Prathaa Durga Puja 2026 will begin celebrations on 16th October and end on the Dashami, i.e. on 21st October
Prathaa Durga Puja 2026: Day-Wise Ritual Schedule
Day 1: 16th October
Maha Shashti / Shoshti
Shoshti Puja: 9:00 AM onwards
Pushpanjali: 10:00 AM onwards
Bodhan + Adhibaas: 6:00 PM onwards
Sandhya Aarti: 6:00 PM onwards
Day 2: 17th October
Maha Saptami
Nabapatrika Snaan: 7:15 AM to 8:04 AM
Pushpanjali: 9:00 AM
Sandhya Aarti: 6:30 PM onwards
Day 3: 18th October
Maha Ashtami Day 1
Ashtami Puja: 8:00 AM
Pushpanjali: 12:30 PM onwards
Sandhya Aarti: 6:30 PM
Day 4: 19th October
Maha Ashtami Day 2
Sandhi Puja: 7:25 AM to 8:15 AM
Pushpanjali: 9:00 AM onwards
Kumari Puja: 10:00 AM onwards
Sandhya Aarti: 6:30 PM
Day 5: 20th October
Maha Nabami
Nabami Puja: 6:00 AM onwards
Pushpanjali: 7:30 AM onwards
Yagya: 8:00 AM onwards
Pushpanjali: 11:00 AM onwards
Sandhya Aarti: 6:30 PM
Day 6: 21st October
Maha Dashami
Puja: 8:00 AM onwards
Darpan Bisarjan: 10:47 AM
Devi Boron: 11:45 AM onwards
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Prathaa Durga Puja 2026: Day-Wise Events Schedule
16th October
Savor homemade delicacies at Anandomela.
17th October
Experience Rabindranath Tagore’s iconic dance drama, ‘Chitrangada’, brought alive by the HCAF family.
18th October
Celebrate Bengal’s folk melodies with the HCAF family.
19th October
Enjoy a delightful comedy drama ‘Byapika Bidai’.
20th October
Witness Nabami come alive with Javed Ali at Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Sion
21st October
Immerse yourself in the colors of Durga Puja with Sindoor Khela and Dhunuchi Naach
How To Reach Prathaa Durga Puja 2026 Venue?
Nearest railway station: Matunga Railway Station on the Central Line | King’s Circle Railway Station on the Harbour Line
Both the railway stations are located at a 3 to 8-minute drive away and can also be reached by walking.
You can also use buses, rickshaws, and app-based cab hailing services to reach the Durga Puja pandal venue. It is recommended that you use public transport over private transport to avoid getting stuck in traffic and reach your destination faster.
Summing Up
Prathaa Durga Puja 2026 in Mumbai is organized at the SNDT Women’s College in Matunga. The HCAF Prathaa Durga Puja 2026 celebrations are set to be organized for six days, from 16th to 21st October. In this blog, we’ve given you information about the location, day-wise schedules, and how to reach.
