Durga Puja – 2026
Schedule:
14:00 - 16:00
India House: 8888 W Belfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031
MAHA SHASHTI
Sasti is a day filled with spiritual significance, as devotees invoke the presence of Goddess Durga and seek her blessings for health, prosperity, and well-being. It symbolizes the beginning of the battle between good (represented by Goddess Durga) and evil (represented by the demon Mahishasura), culminating in the victory of good over evil on Vijayadashami.
16:00 - 18:00
India House: 8888 W Belfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031
MAHA SAPTAMI
Saptami symbolizes the strengthening of the divine presence of Goddess Durga as the festival progresses. Devotees offer their prayers and devotion, seeking the goddess's blessings for their families and communities. It is believed that during Durga Puja, Goddess Durga descends to the earthly realm to bless her devotees and rid the world of evil forces. Saptami marks a crucial phase in this divine journey.
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19:00 - 20:30
India House: 8888 W Belfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031
Cultural Program - Local Artists
Cultural programs, including music, dance performances, and dramas, continue on Saptami, adding to the festive atmosphere.
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09:30 - 10:30
India House: 8888 W Belfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031
MAHA ASHTAMI
Ashtami represents the peak of the Durga Puja festivities, as devotees intensify their prayers and devotion to the goddess. The rituals performed on Ashtami are believed to invoke the divine power of Goddess Durga to bless devotees with strength, courage, and protection from evil forces. It is a time for deep reflection, spiritual contemplation, and surrender to the divine will of the goddess.
11:30 - 12:30
India House: 8888 W Belfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031
MAHA NAVAMI
Maha Navami represents the culmination of the Navratri festival, a nine-day period of worship dedicated to the goddess in her various forms. The rituals performed on Maha Navami are believed to invoke the divine power of Goddess Durga to bless devotees with strength, courage, and protection from evil forces. It is a time for deep reflection, spiritual contemplation, and surrender to the divine will of the goddess.
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00:30 - 13:00
India House: 8888 W Belfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031
BIJOYA DASHAMI
Bijoya Dashami signifies the end of a period of intense worship and devotion to Goddess Durga during the nine-day Navratri festival. It is a time for devotees to reflect on the significance of the festival, express gratitude to the goddess for her blessings, and seek her continued guidance and protection in their lives.
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