📍 San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

Abahan Bay Area
Durga Puja 2026

A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving San Francisco Bay Area | Founded (estimated): 1998

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA 🗓️ Oct 17–21, 2026 (tithi dates) ✅ Free entry (typically)
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🪔 Abahan Bay Area — About This Puja

Abahan Bay Area is a Durga Puja celebration in San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA. A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving San Francisco Bay Area.

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.

🔗 Nearby: Poorba — serves the same broader region; likely a separate organization, not a duplicate.

🎨 Likely 2026 Theme (estimated, unverified)
Handicraft and folk-art inspired decor
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📋 Key Information

  • Puja: Abahan Bay Area
  • Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA
  • Highlights: A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving San Francisco Bay Area
  • Estimated 2026 theme: Handicraft and folk-art inspired decor
  • Estimated founding year: 1998
  • 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 US 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 organizing 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 Abahan Bay Area 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 Abahan Bay Area?
Estimated: Handicraft and folk-art inspired decor (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Where is Abahan Bay Area located?
Abahan Bay Area is based in San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA.
How long has this puja been running?
Estimated since 1998 (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Is entry free?
Typically yes, though some meals or events may be ticketed.
What are other notable USA Durga Puja celebrations?
North Jersey Bengali Association (NJBA), UTSOV Durga Puja, Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA), Bengali Community Society of South Jersey (BCSSJ) and Abahan Bay Area are among the well-known USA diaspora celebrations.
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