Rajpura, October 6, 2026 (Rajesh Kumar Das): Rajpura in Punjab is all set to grand celebration of devotion, faith and cultural enthusiasm during the auspicious occasion of Sharadiya Navratri. The 14th Shri Shri Durga Puja Festival is being organized at the local Jhanda Ground, opposite the Municipal Council, Rajpura Town. The six-day religious and cultural festival will be celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm from October 16 to October 21, 2026. Preparations for the event are currently underway in full swing.
Grand Idol of Maa Durga Being Prepared by Artists from Kolkata
Dr. Satish Majhi, President of Durga Puja Seva Samiti Dal, Rajpura, said that renowned idol artists from Kolkata, West Bengal, have been specially invited to make the festival grand and memorable. The artists are giving the final touches to an attractive and magnificent idol of Maa Durga. He said that the idol of Maa Durga will be installed at the venue with due religious rituals. Along with the Bengali community, local residents of Rajpura are also showing great enthusiasm for the festival.
Six Days of Religious and Cultural Programmes
A variety of religious and cultural programmes will be organized every day during the festival. These will include bhajan-kirtan, cultural performances, programmes by local children and Dandiya dance. The special Dandiya programme will be held every evening from 9:00 PM onwards.
Maha Bhog and Langar will also be served every day for devotees visiting the festival.
Special Maha Dashami Programmes on October 21
On the final day of the festival, October 21, 2026 (Wednesday), special religious programmes will be organized on the occasion of Maha Dashami. According to the scheduled programme:• 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM — Maha Dashami Puja
• 9:00 AM — Pushpanjali
• 1:00 PM onwards — Sindoor Baran Utsav
• Thereafter, the idol of Maa Durga will be given a ceremonial farewell.
The committee expects a large number of devotees to participate in the Maha Dashami celebrations.
Shri Shri Lakshmi Puja on October 25
Following the Durga Puja festival, Shri Shri Lakshmi Puja will also be organized on October 25, 2026 (Sunday). The religious programme will be held from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM and will include Lakshmi Puja, Pushpanjali and Havan.
Daily Langar and Maha Bhog to be a Major Attraction
The committee will arrange daily prasad, Maha Bhog and Langar for devotees attending the festival. The organizers said that, along with religious programmes, cultural activities are being organized with the aim of bringing people from different communities together on a common platform.
Organizing Committee Appeals for Support
The entire festival is being organized under the aegis of Durga Puja Seva Samiti Dal, Rajpura. Office-bearers of the committee and members of the Bengali community are working dedicatedly to make the event a success.
The organizers have appealed to residents of Rajpura and devotees from nearby areas to participate in the festival in large numbers and seek the blessings of Maa Durga.
Event Details
Venue: Jhanda Ground, opposite Municipal Council, Rajpura Town, Rajpura – 140401
Main Festival: October 16 to October 21, 2026
Shri Shri Lakshmi Puja: October 25, 2026
Contact:
Dr. Satish Majhi, President: +91-9814196493
Samar Sinha, Vice-President: +91-9988800263
Organizer: Durga Puja Seva Samiti Dal, Rajpura
