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🪔 UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja — About This Puja
UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja is a Durga Puja celebration in Orpington, London, UK. A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Orpington.
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)
Traditional idol and classic pandal decor
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📋 Key Information
- Puja: UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja
- Location: Orpington, London, UK
- Highlights: A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Orpington
- Estimated 2026 theme: Traditional idol and classic pandal decor
- Estimated founding year: 1984
- 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 UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja 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 UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja?
Estimated: Traditional idol and classic pandal decor (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Where is UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja located?
UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja is based in Orpington, London, UK.
How long has this puja been running?
Estimated since 1984 (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 UTSAB Orpington Durga Puja are among the well-known UK diaspora celebrations.
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