Durga Puja and Garba Mahotsav 2026

We at Triveni  have joined hands with Aylesbury Hindu Temple (AHT) to celebrate the biggest event of the year, Durga Puja & Garba Mahotsav 2026 on the occasion of Navaratri, to be celebrated from 16th through 20th of October 2026 at Bowls Building, Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP. Like prior years, with unyielding determination, we have set our sights on engaging the wider community in our vicinity.

Durgotsav (aka Autumn festival) is one of the major festivals originating from the Indian sub-continent and celebrated by the South Asian community. In 2021, Durgotsav in Kolkata was accorded the honour of inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This event involves those who are part of the community, primarily from the South Asian sub-continent; however, this is an open-door event, so we are more than happy to welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of religion, caste, gender, race, or creed. 

Durga Puja is one of the major festivals originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is celebrated widely across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. In 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata was included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat that was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2023, mostly performed during the Navratri/Durga Puja Celebration. Goddess Durga is worshipped as the embodiment of Shakti (feminine power), and the festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil. These 5 days of celebration are an occasion not only to engage in prayer and worship, but more significantly, an opportunity for the entire community to come together in the true spirit of love and friendship, irrespective of religion, race, colour or creed.

Aylesbury Durga Puja 2026: Time Table

EventDateStartEnd
Garba | Day 1 | Children's GarbaFriday, October 1606:00 PM06:30 PM
Garba | Day 1 | Main EventFriday, October 1606:00 PM10:00 PM
Maha Shasthee | Doors OpenSaturday, October 1710:00 AM
Maha Shasthee | Bodhon & AdhibasSaturday, October 1710:30 AM11:00 AM
Maha Saptamee | Navapatrika Snan & PujaSaturday, October 1711:00 AM11:30 AM
Maha Saptamee | Puja & PushpanjaleeSaturday, October 1711:30 AM01:30 PM
Maha Saptamee | Bhog DistributionSaturday, October 1701:30 PM03:30 PM
Maha Saptamee | Sandhya AaratiSaturday, October 1705:00 PM05:30 PM
Garba | Day 2Saturday, October 1706:00 PM10:30 PM
Maha Ashtamee | Doors OpenSunday, October 1810:30 AM
Maha Ashtamee| Puja & PushpanjaleeSunday, October 1811:00 AM01:00 PM
Maha Ashtamee | Kanya PujanSunday, October 1801:00 PM02:00 PM
Maha Ashtamee | Bhog DistributionSunday, October 1802:00 PM04:00 PM
Mata ki ChowkiSunday, October 1804:00 PM06:00 PM
Cultural ProgrammeSunday, October 1806:00 PM07:00 PM
Sandhi Puja | PreparationMonday, October 1902:15 AM02:45 AM
Sandhi PujaMonday, October 1902:56 AM03:44 AM
Maha Navamee | Doors OpenMonday, October 1902:00 PM
Maha Navamee | Puja & PushpanjaleeMonday, October 1904:00 PM05:30 PM
Maha Navamee | Kanya PujanMonday, October 1905:30 PM06:30 PM
Maha Navamee | Bhog DistributionMonday, October 1906:00 PM07:30 PM
Maha Navamee | Sandhya AaratiMonday, October 1906:30 PM07:00 PM
Maha Dashamee | Doors OpenTuesday, October 2002:00 PM
Maha Dashamee | PujaTuesday, October 2003:00 PM04:00 PM
Vijaya Dashamee | Varan, Sindur Khela & Dhunuchi NrityaTuesday, October 2006:00 PM06:30 PM
Puja Saree AuctionTuesday, October 2006:30 PM07:00 PM
Vijaya Dashamee | Bhog DistributionTuesday, October 2007:00 PM08:30 PM
Doors Close till next yearTuesday, October 2009:00 PM

Durga Puja and Garba Mahotsav in Aylesbury

Closer to home, there are at least 65 Durga Puja celebrations held in UK, with a significant number being concentrated in and around London. Although Aylesbury is located within the hinterland of London, its residents had till last year been deprived of the opportunity to celebrate this grand event.

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From Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station – Exit the station and walk north-east. Then turn left towards Sir Henry Lee Cresent. After 276 ft. turn right towards Sir Henry Lee Cresent. Then, turn left on Sir Henry Lee Cresent after 89 ft. Then, turn right and walk towards A41 after 98 ft. Turn left onto A41 and walk for 440 ft. Then, turn left towards Kentish Street. Then, turn left after 421 ft. and your destination will be on the right.

By tube or train – We are only 1 hour 10 minutes from London. You can get a Chiltern Railways train from London Marylebone.

Parking – Please look for the directional signs to the car park. Parking at the rear.

Venue

Bowls Building, Stoke Mandeville Stadium,
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP

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  • Aylesbury Hindu Temple (AHT)
  • Biba
  • Cllr Phanindar Koya
  • Dr. Prakash Dey & Rina Dey
  • Mrs. Dolly Mukherjee
  • All Volunteers