📍 Southern California, USA

Bengali Association of Southern California
Durga Puja 2026

A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Southern California | Founded (estimated): 2025

📍 Southern California, USA 🗓️ Oct 17–21, 2026 (tithi dates) ✅ Free entry (typically)
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🪔 Bengali Association of Southern California — About This Puja

Bengali Association of Southern California is a Durga Puja celebration in Southern California, USA. A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Southern California.

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.

ℹ️ Several Bengali associations serve the broad Southern California region (this one, plus Aikotaan in Orange County and Dakshini in Torrance) — they appear to be distinct organizations, not duplicates.

🎨 Likely 2026 Theme (estimated, unverified)
Community unity and cultural continuity
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📋 Key Information

  • Puja: Bengali Association of Southern California
  • Location: Southern California, USA
  • Highlights: A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving Southern California
  • Estimated 2026 theme: Community unity and cultural continuity
  • Estimated founding year: 2025
  • 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 Bengali Association of Southern California 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 Bengali Association of Southern California?
Estimated: Community unity and cultural continuity (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Where is Bengali Association of Southern California located?
Bengali Association of Southern California is based in Southern California, USA.
How long has this puja been running?
Estimated since 2025 (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 Bengali Association of Southern California are among the well-known USA diaspora celebrations.
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