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Durga Puja 2026

3 days of pujo, feasting and reunion — Portland's Bengali community welcomes Ma Durga home.

📅 October 16 (4:00 PM) – October 18 (2:00 PM), 2026  ·  World Forestry Center, Portland, OR
28
Years of Pujo in Portland
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1000+
Community
Ma Durga is coming home

আগমনীThe heartbeat of autumn, in the Pacific Northwest

Even as summer lingers on, our hearts are already turning toward Ma — counting down the days until the dhaak beats, the conch shells sound, and Prabashi comes together once again as one family.

Durga Puja isn't just a date on the calendar for us. It's the thread that ties every prabashi heart back home — to the smell of shiuli flowers, the sound of Mahalaya at dawn, the warmth of a hundred hands folded in prayer. Wherever we are, whatever the distance, this is the season we return to who we are.

And this year, that homecoming gets even more special — we're celebrating Durga Puja at a brand-new venue, built to hold everything we love about this festival: soulful rituals in a space that truly feels sacred, vibrant cultural performances, joyous music, and of course, a community Mahabhoj to bring us all to the same table.

Shubho Sharadiya is on its way. Let's make it unforgettable.

With heartfelt warmth,
Team Prabashi

The Program

পূজার সূচীThree Days of Ritual

Day One

Shasthi

Friday, October 16 · from 4:00 PM
  • Doors open & Devi Boron
  • Shasthi puja & anjali
  • Evening aarti
Day Two

Saptami, Ashtami & Navami

Saturday, October 17 · full day
  • Puja & Pushpanjali
  • Bhog lunch served
  • Navami puja & 108 lotus
Day Three

Dashami & Bijoya

Sunday, October 18 · until 2:00 PM
  • Puja & Pushpanjali
  • Sindoor khela & Bijoya greetings
  • Visarjan & farewell
A Special Evening

Live in Concert — Monali Thakur

Monali Thakur Live in Portland — Prabashi Association of Portland, Sunday 18 October 2026

Prabashi is proud to bring one of Bollywood and Bengali cinema's most beloved voices to Portland — an evening of Bollywood dance hits and soulful melodies, live under the pujo lights.

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What to Expect

আয়োজনMade for Every Generation

Bhog & Feasting

Home-style khichuri bhog, labra and chatni served on Ashtami — vegetarian, and made with love by our volunteers.

Dhaak & Dhunuchi Naach

Dhaak and the smoky, rhythmic dhunuchi dance in the evening.

Pandal & Alpona Art

A hand-decorated mandap and alpona floor art, created fresh by our community volunteers.

Adda & Reunion

Reconnect with old friends over cha and gossip — the real reason nobody leaves before sundown.

Bazaar & Vendors

Sarees, jewelry, books and handmade goods from local and community vendors.

Kids' Corner

Craft tables, storytelling and a mini cultural showcase to keep the little ones part of the celebration.

Reserve Your Spot

টিকিটGet Your Tickets

Early-Bird Festive Pass

One pass, every celebration

Each Festive Pass tier covers all five Prabashi events this season.

Tier 01 Donor Tier 02 General Tier 03 General
Mahalaya Cultural Program Entry
Durga Puja Entry — All Days + Ashtami Lunch
Kali Puja Entry
Monali Thakur Concert Entry Tier 01 seating Tier 02 seating Tier 03 seating
ChandraBindoo Concert Entry Tier 01 seating Tier 02 seating Tier 03 seating

Event tickets

Early Bird · Limited Time

Durga Puja 2026 Puja Pass

  • Access to all three days of puja, aarti & Mahalaya cultural programs
  • Bhog lunch included on Ashtami
  • Monali Thakur & ChandraBindoo Concert Entry
  • Discounted early-bird pricing — price rises soon
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One Night Only

Monali Thakur — Live in Concert

  • Reserved concert seating
  • A full evening of live Bollywood & Bengali music
  • Presented by Prabashi Portland
  • Limited seats — booking early is recommended
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Where to Find Us

স্থানVenues & Getting There

Five celebrations, one joyous season. Here's where to find us this year.

Event Venue Date & Time
Mahalaya Cultural Event Portland Balaji Temple: HECSA Sunday, October 11 · 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Durga Puja World Forestry Center Oct 16, 4:00 PM – Oct 18, 2:00 PM
Monali Thakur Concert TBD Sunday, October 18 · 6:30 – 8:30 PM
ChandraBindoo Concert Portland Balaji Temple: HECSA Saturday, October 24 · 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Kali Puja Portland Balaji Temple: HECSA Saturday, November 7 · 6:30 – 11:30 PM
  • Family & stroller friendly
  • ADA accessible
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