Pandals, dhak and the five days of Pujo
Durga Puja 2026 in Australia
began on Sunday 18 October 2026
Durga Puja, also written Durgotsav or Pujo, begins on Sunday 18 October 2026 and runs for 4 days. Pandals, dhak and the five days of Pujo, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Durga Puja 2026
Organisers usually publish Durga Puja programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
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Durga Puja 2026 by city
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Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Durga Puja programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Durga Puja 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Durga Puja 2026 in Australia?
Sunday 18 October 2026 to Wednesday 21 October 2026. began on Sunday 18 October 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Durga Puja in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Durga Puja?
Pandals, dhak and the five days of Pujo. It is also written Durgotsav or Pujo.
Are Durga Puja events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Durga Puja event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.