# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: A free two-day Bengali Durga Puja in Geelong — rituals, culture, food and community. Everyone welcome.About this Eventশারদীয়া দুর্গোৎসব — Sarodiya DurgotsovThe Bengali Society of Geelong warmly invites you to our Durga Puja — two free days of ritual, music, food and community, open to everyone.Durga Puja marks the goddess Durga's victory over evil and the return of a daughter to her parents' home. For Bengalis it is the year's great homecoming, and in 2021 UNESCO inscribed it on its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.A purohit from KolkataOur rituals will be led by a visiting priest from Kolkata, performed in full as they are at home.Free lunch, both daysA sumptuous traditional bhog will be served to all guests on both days, proudly supported by a famous Indian food house.Also onCultural show · Children's STEM and fun show · Food stalls · Adda and fun galoreWhenSaturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm dailyWhereUkrainian Community Hall, 57 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC 3218Schedule:Saturday 24 October9:00 – 10:00 am — Bodhan · Shashthi Puja10:00 – 11:00 am — Kola Bou Snan · Saptami Puja · Pushpanjali11:00 am – 1:00 pm — Ashtami Puja & Pushpanjali · Sandhi Puja11:30 am — Arrival of official guests11:45 am – 12:15 pm — Chandi Path12:15 pm — Official Welcome Ceremony1:00 – 2:00 pm — Bhog · Community Lunch2:00 – 4:00 pm — Kids' Activities & STEM Show4:00 – 7:00 pm — Cultural Program7:00 – 7:30 pm — Sandhya AratiSunday 25 October9:00 – 11:00 am — Navami Puja & Pushpanjali 11:00 am – 12:00 pm — Kids' Sit & Draw12:00 – 1:00 pm — Dashami Puja · Bisorjon · Aparajita Puja3:00 – 4:00 pm — Boron & Sindur Khela5:00 pm — Lakshmi pujaComing for the first time?You don't need to be Bengali, and you don't need to know anything about the festival. There's no dress code, and you're equally welcome to take part in the rituals or simply watch. Traditional attire is warmly welcomed if you'd like to wear it. Expect drums, incense, colour and a very full table.Entry is free. In collaboration with Bongosathi, Melbourne.For sponsorship, stall and any other enquiries, contact Chhanda on 0422 811 685. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/geelong-west/sarodiya-durgotsov-durga-puja-2026-bengali-society-of-geelong/100002000583283455 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Kids, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Ukrainian Association - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Geelong West - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Ukrainian Association - **lat**: -38.135291 - **long**: 144.34905 - **full address**: Ukrainian Association, 57 Pakington Street, Geelong West, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b9d9424b26b62d084e6dca18b7b1c9ee0da019b9629a42171bb01ac691272c59-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1789607051 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong being held? - **A:** Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Ukrainian Association, 57 Pakington Street, Geelong West, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong? - **A:** Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong is organized by Bengali Society of Geelong Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sarodiya Durgotsov — Durga Puja 2026 | Bengali Society of Geelong is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Geelong West, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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