Durga Puja is a festival of faith, joy, and togetherness. In Bengaluru, every year is replete with beautifully adorned pandals, devotional hymns, rainbow-hued cultural festivals, and the unmistakable aroma of festival bhog. Navarathri 2025 is sure to be even more spectacular as the city’s communities are planning to hold their own special festivities.
Here’s your guide to the best Durga Pujas in Bengaluru this year:
1. EBCA Durga Puja – Whitefield
The grandest pujas of Bengaluru, EBCA, brings festive fun to life with the old-world ceremonies of Pushpanjali, Sandhi Puja on Ashtami, and daily bhog. The evenings are reserved for cultural events and music that draw mammoth crowds.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Venue: Maddox Square Grounds, Whitefield, Bengaluru – 560049
2. Sri Sri Durga Puja – Kasturinagar / OMBR Layout
It is run by the Aaradhana Bengali Cultural Association, and the puja is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and community spirit. The pandal is well decorated, and there are cultural events on the nights.
Dates: 27 September – 2 October 2025
Venue: G-101, 4th Main Road, Bhuvanagiri, OMBR Layout, Banaswadi, Bengaluru – 560043
3. PSW Durga Puja & Navaratri Carnival – Kumbalgod
A popular choice with families, the celebration is nearly a carnival with games, stalls, community functions, and a celebratory atmosphere besides the rituals.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Venue: Provident Sunworth City, Kumbalgod, Bengaluru – 560060
4. Devanahalli Sarbojanin Puja
With a farm-style venue, this puja provides an oasis of peace away from the city turmoil while still having the entire festive mood of Durga Puja.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Venu: Kalpataru Farm, Palya Gate, Devanahalli Sub-District, Bengaluru – 562110
5. Ganga Vertica Durga Puja
Faith is woven with fun in this neighbourhood puja that presents soul-stirring morning rituals and thumping cultural evenings for families.
Dates: 29 September – 2 October 2025
Venu: Ganga Vertica Apartments, Bengaluru
6. Aikatan Durga Puja – Rajarajeshwari Nagar
Aikatan’s puja is famed for its spiritual atmosphere, with morning aartis and rituals culminating in spirited evening programs.
Dates: From 28 September 2025
Venu: Subhash Bhavana, 17th Cross Road, Ideal Homes Township, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru – 560098
7. Aerospace Park Durgotsav – North Bengaluru
A relatively young but rapidly growing celebration, Aerospace Park’s puja includes open pandals, creative décor, and varied cultural events.
Date: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Venu: Game Theory D-Cube Sports Club, Survey No. 17, Bagalur Main Road, Aerospace Park, Bengaluru – 562149
8. Jayamahal Sarbajanin Durga Puja
Another of the oldest and popular Bengaluru pujas, Jayamahal is famous for its ornate idols and traditional rituals.
Dates: 27 September – 2 October 2025
Venue: Ladies Club, near Jayamahal Park, Jayamahal, Bengaluru
9. Sanskritik Durga Puja – JP Nagar
One of the South Bengaluru locals’ favourites, this puja has them visit with its vibrant decor and festive cultural nights.
Dates: 27 September – 2 October 2025
Venue: Elite Banquet Hall, JP Nagar Phase 6, Bengaluru
10. BARSHA Maha Puja – HSR Layout / Sarjapur Road
It is popular for its homely atmosphere and cozy community celebrations. Cultural events, traditional bhog, and festival decorations are planned.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Location: HSR Layout / Sarjapur Road Area (venue to be announced later)
11. BBSCT Durga Puja – Bannerghatta Road
This is among the largest attractions in South Bengaluru, and this puja is performed in a large open area; hence, it is the best for rituals as well as large celebrations.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Location: Milana Greens, Suraksha Nagar, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
12. The Bengalee Association Durga Puja – Ulsoor
One of the most ancient pujas in Bengaluru, this Ulsoor festival is a spectacle to witness due to its novelty and cultural importance.
Dates: 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2025
Location: Bengalee Association Hall, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road, Ulsoor, Bengaluru
13. Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust Durga Puja – Koramangala
Known for its grandness, this is one of the city’s most sophisticated and crowded pandals. The cultural events are as impressive as the ambience.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Venue: Mangala Kalyana Mantapa Grounds, Koramangala, Bengaluru
14. Socio-Cultural Association (SCA) Durga Puja – Indiranagar
One of the best-liked community puja, the SCA celebrations combine worship with plenty of cultural events for families and kids.
Dates: 27 September – 2 October 2025
Location: Defence Colony Community Hall, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
15. Whitefield Cultural Association (WCA) Durga Puja
A popular destination for residents in East Bengaluru, WCA Puja is renowned for its celebration nights, food stalls, and impressive decorations.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2025
Location: Inner Circle Ground, Whitefield, Bengaluru
16. Bongodhara Cultural Association Sharbojonin Durgotsav
Another popular destination for this year’s Durga Pandal pooja, held at the White Pearl Convention Center, Yelahanka, promises a divine celebration of this Navrathri.
Dates: 28th September to 2nd Octtober 2025
Location: White Pearl Convention Center, Thanisandra Main Road, Belahalli Main Road-Yelahanka
Durga Puja in Bengaluru has actually become the festival for everyone — be it for ancient rituals, cultural evenings, or just relishing festive food. Right from Ulsoor’s heritage atmosphere to Kumbalgod’s carnival-like celebrations and Koramangala’s grandeur, every pandal is an experience per se.
So put on your festive finery, plan your pandal-hopping, and be prepared to welcome Maa Durga in style this Navarathri 2025.
