Festival guide
Durga Puja 2026: Book a Pandit
Plan your Durga Puja at home or in your society, and find a pandit who speaks your language.
Before you book: a quick checklist
- Decide the type: Durga Puja at home or at a society or pandal.
- Confirm the number of days and which rituals you want.
- Ask about language, samagri and any travel charges.
- Agree on the price and what it includes before the day.
Pandits for Durga Puja at home
Verified pandits are shown first.
Pt. Subrata Chakraborty
Kolkata · 18 yrs
Bengali, Hindi, English, Sanskrit
- Durga Puja (Home)
- Durga Puja (Society)
- Kali Puja
From ₹2,100 (sample)
ProfilePt. Hemanta Sarma
Guwahati · 14 yrs
Assamese, Hindi, English
- Durga Puja (Home)
- Navratri Puja
- Griha Pravesh
From ₹3,100 (sample)
ProfilePt. Sourav Banerjee
Delhi NCR · 12 yrs
Bengali, Hindi, English
- Durga Puja (Home)
- Durga Puja (Society)
- Lakshmi Puja
From ₹2,500 (sample)
ProfilePt. Niranjan Mohanty
Bhubaneswar · 13 yrs
Odia, Hindi, English
- Durga Puja (Home)
- Lakshmi Puja
- Griha Pravesh
From ₹1,800 (sample)
ProfileDurga Puja 2026: common questions
When is Durga Puja 2026?
Durga Puja falls in October 2026. Exact dates and muhurat depend on the panchang, so please confirm with your pandit.
How early should I book a pandit?
Book at least 3 to 4 weeks early for a home puja and 4 to 6 weeks early for a society puja. Good pandits get booked quickly.
Can I choose a Bengali-speaking pandit?
Yes. Each pandit profile lists the languages they speak, so you can choose one that suits your family.
Who arranges the puja samagri?
This differs by pandit. Ask before booking whether the price includes samagri or only the puja.