📍 Manchester, UK

Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association
Durga Puja 2026

A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Manchester | Founded (estimated): 2005

📍 Manchester, UK 🗓️ Oct 17–21, 2026 (tithi dates) ✅ Free entry (typically)
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🪔 Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association — About This Puja

Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association is a Durga Puja celebration in Manchester, UK. A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Manchester.

ℹ️ Beyond the name and area, details on this page (theme, founding year) are unverified placeholders — please confirm with the organising committee before publishing or relying on them.

🔗 Possibly related: Manchester NWBHCA — similar name/area, may be the same organisation under a different listing. Please verify.

🎨 Likely 2026 Theme (estimated, unverified)
Bengali literature and Tagore-inspired themes
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📋 Key Information

  • Puja: Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association
  • Location: Manchester, UK
  • Highlights: A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Manchester
  • Estimated 2026 theme: Bengali literature and Tagore-inspired themes
  • Estimated founding year: 2005
  • Entry: Typically free

*Theme and founding year are unverified estimated placeholders — confirm directly with the committee before publishing.

🗓️ Durga Puja 2026 Dates

Panchami
Oct 16 (Fri)
Maha Shashthi
Oct 17 (Sat)
Maha Saptami
Oct 18 (Sun)
Maha Ashtami
Oct 19 (Mon)
Maha Navami
Oct 20 (Tue)
Vijaya Dashami
Oct 21 (Wed)

*Many UK community Durga Puja celebrations are held on the nearest weekend to the actual tithi dates, rather than on the exact weekdays, since most attendees have work or school commitments. Always confirm the exact 2026 dates with the organising committee.

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🎉 Visiting Tips

  • Check the organiser's Facebook page or website for the confirmed 2026 weekend dates
  • Community pandals are often ticketed or membership-based for meals — check in advance
  • Bring cash/card for stalls selling food and puja items
  • Dress modestly and comfortably — events can run several hours
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association Durga Puja 2026?
Tithi dates run October 17–21, 2026, but many diaspora pandals celebrate on the nearest weekend instead — confirm the exact 2026 dates with the organisers.
What is the 2026 theme at Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association?
Estimated: Bengali literature and Tagore-inspired themes (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Where is Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association located?
Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association is based in Manchester, UK.
How long has this puja been running?
Estimated since 2005 (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Is entry free?
Typically yes, though some meals or events may be ticketed.
What are other notable UK Durga Puja celebrations?
Aadi Shakti Sarvojonin Durgotsav, Aantarik – Bengali Association of Bromley, Aberdeen Durga Puja, Adda Slough and Greater Manchester Bengali Hindu Cultural Association are among the well-known UK diaspora celebrations.
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