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🪔 Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth — About This Puja
Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth is a Durga Puja celebration in Portsmouth, UK. A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Portsmouth.
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.
🎨 Likely 2026 Theme (estimated, unverified)
Charitable and community service focus
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📋 Key Information
- Puja: Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth
- Location: Portsmouth, UK
- Highlights: A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Portsmouth
- Estimated 2026 theme: Charitable and community service focus
- Estimated founding year: 1978
- 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 Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth 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 Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth?
Estimated: Charitable and community service focus (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Where is Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth located?
Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth is based in Portsmouth, UK.
How long has this puja been running?
Estimated since 1978 (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 Hindu Cultural Association Portsmouth are among the well-known UK diaspora celebrations.
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