Top Places to see Durga Puja Pandals in Bangalore in 2024

“Pujor ar matro kota din baki”. The phrase merely translates to ‘only a few days left for the Puja’. A simple Bengali phrase, yet it hits a different cord in every Bengali’s heart anywhere in this world. Durga Puja, the worship of the Goddess Durga, is Bengalis’ biggest festival (not just a religious ritual). Being a second home to many Bengalis, Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India, hosts hundreds of Durga Puja celebrations for you to go for pandal hopping all five days. Confused about where to start? Here is your list of places to celebrate Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024.

There are different stories in different cultures across India about why the Goddess Durga is worshipped during this time of the year. Bengalis believe Devi Durga is a daughter of this soil. She is married to Shiva (the Hindu God) and lives happily ever after on the top of Mount Kailash with her husband and children. Once a year she visits her birthplace. Sounds similar? When a daughter comes home, we can only celebrate.

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Durga Puja is much more than a religious event for Bengalis. It’s a celebration of homecoming, uniting with loved ones, and winning against the odds of life. People across all religions, economic and social background comes together to celebrate. The entire region turns into a carnival. People perform pujas, buy new clothes, exchange gifts, hop pandals, eat delicious food, and meet with friends and family.

As a kid, my sister and I used to be very excited about Durga Puja. Our endless discussions revolved around how many new clothes we would get, how many pandals we would see, who would get to read the Durga Puja special Kid’s magazine first, how much time we would spend in the puja pandal in our colony, and many other things. But, we grew up. Life, job, work, and 100 other things kept me and many of you, away from home. But thanks to a large Bengali population, you can celebrate Durga Puja in Bangalore with high enthusiasm and zeal.

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Where can I see Durga Puja in Bangalore? Can I go for Durga Puja pandal hopping in Bangalore? Is there any place where I can offer Pushpanjali and do a “boron” on Dashami in Bangalore? I hear so many of them. I know information about Durga Puja in Bangalore is all over the place on the internet. Many things have changed since the pandemic like some puja shited to a new place, or some being discontinued or made member only. It is indeed very confusing. Don’t worry. I did the hard job for you. I listed all Durga Pujas happening in Bangalore in 2024 here. I verified each of them for location, dates, etc. There might be some pujas that I am not aware of or I could not get enough information to include them in the list, I would love to know them in the comment section.

Even if you are not Bengali but happen to be in the city at this time of the year, you can go for Durga Puja pandal hopping in Bangalore too.

Some Useful Information

Before we start, here is some useful information for you.

How to get around during Durga Puja in Bangalore

The Durga Puja pandals are sparsely located across the city. So, there is no easy way to cover them, even the major ones, by taking public transport. Haggling with autorickshaws for fare and route is extremely painful in Bengaluru. The best way to explore them is to travel by own vehicle. In some major Puja pandals, you might have to park your car a little further. Another alternative is to book an Ola or Uber rental if you are planning to visit multiple pandals in a day. Individual rides will take an obnoxious amount of waiting time and fare.

Dates of Durga Puja 2024

This year Durga Puja is from Wed, 9 October 2024 – Sun, 12 October 2024.

Top 12 Places to See Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

If you have limited time, but still want to enjoy Durga Puja in Bangalore to the fullest, you must visit these top 12 puja pandals.

• Sarathi Socio Cultural Trust, Koramangala
• Electronic City Cultural Association (ECCA), Electronic City
• Oikotan Hebbal Cultural Society, Hebbal
• South Bangalore Cultural Association (SBCA), Meenakshi Mall
• Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee, Hebbal
• Jayamahal Sarbajanin Durga Puja, Jayamahal
• R T Nagar Sarbajanin Durga Puja Samiti, Palace Ground
• Socio-Cultural Association, Indira Nagar
• The Bengalee Association, Ulsoor
• Whitefield Cultural Association (WCA), Whitefield
• SORRBA, Sarjapur Road
• BARSHA, Sarjapur Road

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Places to see Durga Puja in Koramangala, Bengaluru in 2024

Koramangala is home to two of the biggest Durga Puja events in the city. These are my first encounter with Durga Puja in Bangalore back in 2013. During the Ashtami and Navami evenings, the crowd, traffic, and parking can really become a challenge. A few years back, we couldn’t enter the main Puja area on an Ashtami evening. So, plan accordingly.

1. Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Celebrating its 22nd year, it has a great lineup for its cultural events. It draws a huge crowd. So, you may want to visit it before evening. You can witness a grand Yakshagana performance on the eve of Mahasasti, 9th Oct, 8 pm onwards.

Venue: Mangala Kalyana Mantapa, Ganapathi Temple Rd, 5th Block Koramangala Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

2. Kalyana Mantap Ground Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This Durga Puja pandal is just opposite the Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust puja. It is held in a big ground.

Venue: Kalyana Mantap Ground, Ganapathi Temple Rd, 5th Block Koramangala Bengaluru
Location: here

3. Kolaj Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Just opposite Sarathi’s puja, there is one more Durga Puja organized by Kolaj Socio-Cultural Trust. The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Sri Krishna Temple Kalyan Mandapa, #137, 1st Cross,5th Block, Oppo Lazeez, Near Jyoti Nivas College, Koramangala, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja in and around Electronic City, Bengaluru in 2024

The IT hub of the country is known for some of the biggest Durga Puja events in Bangalore.

4. Electronic City Cultural Association (ECCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This one emerges as a winner in many categories in the Sharad Sanman events in Bangalore every year. The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: White Feather Convention Center, Hosur Road, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

5. Electronic City Kali Bari Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Maa Durga’s metal idol is worshipped here. You can visit throughout the year. When we visited it on Nabami, a baul singer was performing.

Venue: Kali Bari, Kapila Block, Sai Shakthi Layout, Bettadasanapura, E.city Phase 1, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

6. Rainbow Socio-Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. Last year, it celebrated Durga Puja uniquely by translating all chants into Bengali from Sanskrit.

Venue: PRAKRUTHI VILASA, Singena Agrahara, Bommasandra, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebok

7. Ganga Vertica Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This puja is organized by the Ganga Vertica Residential Society. But it is open to all for the five days of the puja. They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. 

Venue: Ganga Vertica, Neeladri Rd, Karuna Nagar, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

8. Agrani Socio-Cultural Association (ASCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It is one of the biggest Durga Puja celebrations in Bangalore. They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. If they do, it will be their 14th year Durga Puja celebration in Bengaluru.

Venue: Sri Lakshmi Narayana & Ashta Lakshmi Temple, Near Ittina Neela Appartments, Electronic City, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja near Bannerghatta Main Road, Bengaluru in 2024

9. Bengali In Bangalore (BinB) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It was one of the grandest Durga Pujas in Bangalore pre-pandemic. The entire AIBACO ground in BTM used to be decorated for the puja celebration. There used to be a lot of food stalls and, a fun fair. In 2022, it shifted to a new location. I feel it lost its glory since then.

Venue: Kalyani Kala Mandir, Bannerghatta Main Road (opp. IIM B), Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

10. Begur Bengali Cultural Association (BBCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This puja will be inaugurated on the eve of Mahapanchami on 8th October. Isn’t it great?

Venue: DLF Mela Ground, Opposite of Hira Nandani, Akshayanagar, Begur, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

11. South Bangalore Cultural Association (SBCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This puja turns 27 this year. The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Ramalingeshwara Cave Temple, Hulimavu, near Meenakshi Mall, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

12. KSUC Bangalore – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This is organised by Kodichikanahalli Sarbojanin Utsav Committee.

Venue: Siri Convention Hall, Shanbog Nagappa Layout, Bilekahalli, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

13. Utsav Bangalore – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty Sabhangana, 9th Main Rd, Vijaya Bank Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja in and around JP Nagar, Bengaluru in 2024

JP Nagar is one of the oldest residential areas in Bangalore. You will find a few Durga Puja celebrations in this area.

14. Anandadhaara Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: J P Nagar Cultural Association’s Open Theater, 11th B Cross, 25th Main, J P Nagar 1st Phase, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

15. Sanskritik Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Elite Banquet Hall, Puttenhalli Road, Kr Layout, JP Nagar Phase 6, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

16. Kanakpura Road Bengali Association (KARBA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This puja turns 13 this year. This is a very well-organized and well-decorated Durga puja celebration in Bengaluru. The famous Bengali musical band ‘BHOOMI’ will perform on the eve of Mahastami, on 11th October 2024.

Venue: Shankaraa Foundation, Doddakalsandra, Kanakpura Road, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

17. Uttarahalli Residents’ Cultural Association (URCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Sri Convention Centre, 80 Feet Rd, Banashankari 6th Stage 1st Block, Bharath Housing Society Layout, Subramanyapura, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja in and around Kengeri, Bengaluru in 2024

18. EKTARA SOCIO-CULTURAL ORGANISATION – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Ektara Socio-Cultural Organisation has been organizing Kengeri Sarbojonin Durgotsav and Navratri for the last 6 years. The theme of the puja is “Durga – The Rising”.

Venue: Ektara Puja Ground, Kengeri, Near ACS College of Engineering, Opposite Provident Sunworth Apartment, Kengeri, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook , website

Places to see Durga Puja in and around Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru in 2024

19. Aikatan Durgotsav – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Aikatan is a Bengali club and cultural association established in 1984. They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. Last year, they celebrated its 12-year-old Durga Puja.

Venue: Subhas Bhavan Ground, Ideal Homes, RR Nagar, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook , website

Places to see Durga Puja in North Bangalore

Places to see Durga Puja in and around Hebbal, Bengaluru in 2024

20. Bongodhara Sarbajanin Durgoutsav – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It turns 6 this year.

Venue: White Pearl Convention Centre, Belahalli Cross, Srinivaspur, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

21. Oikotan Hebbal Cultural Society – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It is one of the biggest Durga Puja events in Bengaluru. Every year, they come up with unique themes. This year, their theme is Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Venue: Beside Green Country Public School, Hebbal, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

22. Bengaluru Durga Puja Committee (BDPC) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It is probably the biggest Durga Puja celebration in Bangalore. The crowd and traffic can get crazy. Be prepared to walk a lot. Parking could be challenging at peak hours. Honestly, I do not like visiting them as they are really bad at traffic management. The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Manpho Convention Center, Beside Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

23. Harmony Cultural And Welfare Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Harshodaya Convention Center, 19th Cross, MCECHS Layout, Near Thanisandra Main Road, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja near Yelahanka, Bengaluru in 2024

24. Vivekananda Cultural Associaton – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Nisarga Grounds, Yelahanka New Town, 5th Phase, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja near Majestic, Bengaluru in 2024

25. Jayamahal Sarbajanin Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They will celebrate 70th year old Durga Puja this year.

Venue: Jayamahal Ladies Club Ground, Adjacent to Jayamahal Park, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

26. Prabaasee Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. I think their social media page has not been updated since 2022. I visited here in 2023. It was a very homely puja. The location might vary.

Venue: The Canara Union, Building No, 42, 8th Main Rd, Mount Layout, Maruthi Extension Vinayaka Layout, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

27. R T Nagar Sarbajanin Durga Puja Samiti – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024. This year, the biggest draw is a book fair.

Venue: Palace Ground, Princess Green, Gate 9, Bellary Road, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja near Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru in 2024

28. Bangiyo Parishad – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: HMT Executive Club Premises, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

29. Anandamayee Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024.

Venue: Daivajana Vasudev Shet Kalyana Mantapa, Opposite Jalahalli Metro Station, Peenya, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

30. Durga Puja Committee Jalahalli East – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Sarvamurthy Temple Air Force Station Jalahalli East, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

31. North Bangalore Cultural Samiti – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

The 45-year-old organization arranges Durga Puja inside a Kali Mandir in Malleswaram every year. Unfortunately, I do not have any updates for 2024.

Venue: Bangalore Kali Bari, FTI Colony, Nandini Layout, Opposite Iskon, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja in East Bangalore

Places to see Durga Puja near Indira Nagar, Bengaluru in 2024

Indira Nagar and its surroundings are home to The Bengali Association and Socio-Cultural Association, two of the top places for Durga Puja in Bangalore.

32. Socio-Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It is celebrating the 56th year of Durga Puja. A must-visit during Durga Puja. The puja celebration is from 8th – 13th Oct, 2024.

Venue: Sishu Griha Senior School Ground, beside Poornaprajna Education Centre, HAL 3rd Stage, New Tippasandra, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

33. The Bengalee Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This puja has been synonymous with Durga Puja in Bangalore since 1959. It is a must-entry on your pandal hopping list for Bangalore.

Venue: 1/a, Assaye Rd, Shivan Chetty Garden Post, Ulsoor, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

34. Bengaluru Sreehatta Sammelani – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Lotus Convention Centre, Ramamurthy Nagar Extension, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

35. Kaggadasapura Bengali Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: V K Sports, No.155/3, Ground Floor, 5th Main, Malleshpalya, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

36. Sharbabharatiya Sylheti Forum – Sylheti Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Kodandarama Swami Kalyana Mantapa, Vibhutipura Extension, Doddanekkundi, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja near Whitefield, Bengaluru in 2024

37. Whitefield Cultural Association (WCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It is celebrating its 22 years of Durga Puja starting 8th October. This is one of the most famous Durga Pujas in Bangalore. The huge ground hosts a fair beside the puja pandal. Food stalls, rides, hawkers selling balloons, and toys won’t let you miss your hometown. The bisarjan is on 12th October.

Venue: behind MAHAVEER TRANQUIL, Palm Meadows, Nallurhalli, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

38. East Bengaluru Cultural Association (EBCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Sri Manjunatha Swamy Kalyana Mantapa, Sannatammanahalli, Katamnallur, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

39. Prestige Lakeside Habitat Bengali Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Zephyr Clubhouse, Prestige Lakeside Habitat, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

40. Prestige Shantinketan Durga Puja Samiti – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

This is quite huge considering a residential society organizes it. The ground is huge. Everything was well organized. We had Bhog on Astami. Though it is allowed to all, the gates will be closed for non-residents if it gets crowded.

Venue: Prestige Shantiniketan, Whitefield, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

41. Varthur Bengali Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024.

Venue: Near Pinnacle Apartment, Adhishakthi Layout, Devasthanagalu, Varthur, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

42. Aarohan – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Last year, it was held here at Mount Litera Zee School. This year, it shifted to a new location.

Venue: National Public School, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja in and around Outer Ring Road (ORR), Bengaluru in 2024

43. Shree Jagannath Temple Trust – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Sri Jagannatha Swami Temple, Agara, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

44. Green Glen Layout Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Sobha Lakeview Club House, Bellandur, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

45. Poorva Bangalore Cultural Association (PBCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

One of our favorite puja in Bangalore. This year, it is celebrating its 21st year.

Venue: KARNATAKA TRADE PROMOTION ORGANISATION, Export Promotion Industrial Park Plot NO.121, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

46. East Indian Social HSR Association (EISHA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: HSR BDA Complex, 12th Main Rd, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

47. Assam Society Of Bangalore – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

It is celebrating the 12th year of its Durga Puja celebration.

Venue: Freedom International School Ground, Near Outer Ring Road, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

48. KABYA – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: New Horizon Engineering College Ground, Kadubeesanahalli, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

49. Kalinga Youth Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Adjacent to Incor Opulence, behind Gunjur Club, Gunjur Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

50. SORRBA – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

SORRBA organizes Durga Puja on a grand scale every year. Durga Puja pandal hopping in Bangalore will be incomplete without visiting this puja.

Venue: Samskruti Pavilion, Sulikunte, Sarjapur – Marathahalli Rd, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

51. BARSHA – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Bengali Association for the Sarjapur and HSR area residents organizes one of the largest Durga Pujas in Bangalore. It draws a huge crowd. Getting parking is difficult during evening hours. Traffic becomes slow-moving near the entrance. This year, you will see 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍 that will transport you back to your childhood. As usual, their lineup for cultural events is amazing too.

Venue: BARSHA Durga Puja Ground, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

52. Sukriti Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Sri Rajagopal Vijaya Kalyana Mantapa, Sompura Gate, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

53. Bengaluru Cultural Association – BCA Munnekollal – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. 

Venue: Government School, Munnekolala, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

Places to see Durga Puja near KR Puram/Mahadevpura, Bengaluru in 2024

54. Abhinandan Cultural Association – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

They are yet to announce any event details for Durga Puja in 2024. 

Venue: Silicon City College, KR Puram, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

55. Jagriti Bangiyo Cultural Association (JBCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: ITI Ground, beside Hanging Bridge, KR Puram, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

56. KR Puram Cultural And Welfare Trust – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: RK Convention Hall, Basavanapura, KR Puram, Bangalore
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

57. Tripura Mondoli Durga Puja – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: SKG Kalyana Mantapa, B Narayanapura, Whitefield Main Rd, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

58. Horamavu Bengali Cultural Association (HBCA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: #500, Kalkere Main Road, Next to Anjaneya Temple, Opp to Siddhi Decor World, Kalkere, Horamavu Post, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

59. Kithaganur Durga Puja Association (KDPA) – Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024

Venue: Birla Open Minds International School KR Puram, Kithaganur Main Rd, Bengaluru
Location: here
Official Website: facebook

I hope you will have a blast hopping from pandals to pandals, gorging on those delicious foods outside the pandals during Durga Puja in Bangalore in 2024.