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Explore 10 Famous Durga Puja Pandals Across Mumbai And Thane This Year
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News18•09-10-2026, 12:47
Explore 10 Famous Durga Puja Pandals Across Mumbai And Thane This Year
- •Durga Puja celebrations in Mumbai and Thane run from October 16 to October 20, 2026, offering rich cultural experiences without needing to travel to Kolkata.
- •Bombay Durgabari Samiti in Cumbala Hill, established in 1930, is one of the city's oldest celebrations preserving traditional Bengali customs.
- •North Bombay Sarbojanin in Juhu is Mumbai's iconic celebrity-linked pandal, historically started in 1948 by filmmaker Shashadhar Mukerji and supported by stars like Kajol and Rani Mukerji.
- •Ramakrishna Mission in Khar provides a spiritual experience, particularly known for its traditional Kumari Puja performed on Maha Ashtami.
- •Other notable pandals include the Navi Mumbai Bengali Association in Vashi, The Bengal Club in Dadar, Aamra Prabashi in Thane, and Sanskriti Durga Puja in Borivali.
Key Questions Answered
Mahalaya falls on October 10, 2026, marking the beginning of Devi Paksha, while the Durga Puja festival celebrations run from October 16 to October 20, 2026.
The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu is a famous celebrity-linked celebration started in 1948 by filmmaker Shashadhar Mukerji, with family members including Kajol and Rani Mukerji.
Established in 1930, the Bombay Durgabari Samiti in Cumbala Hill is one of Mumbai's oldest Durga Puja celebrations, known for preserving traditional Bengali customs with idols crafted by artists from Kolkata.
