Durga Puja 2026 is scheduled to begin on October 16, according to NDTV. The festival is marked by a sequence of traditional rituals observed over several days, with key events falling throughout the Puja period.
NDTV highlights that the celebrations include major observances such as Maha Shashthi, Ashtami, and Bijoya Dashami. These rituals form part of the broader Bengali festival calendar and guide how celebrations progress from the early days of Puja through to the conclusion.
Across the available source, there are no differing claims about the start date or the named ritual days; the coverage focuses on when the festival begins and which milestone observances occur during the 2026 celebrations.
