Kolkata is preparing for a grand opening of the Durga Puja 2026 celebrations at the iconic Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, October 10. The West Bengal government has planned a large cultural programme to mark the beginning of the festive season. The event is expected to feature traditional performances, music and large-scale cultural presentations celebrating Bengal’s heritage. Eden Gardens has been placed under government control from September 25 to October 15 for preparations and the event. The celebration will formally set the festive mood ahead of the main Durga Puja rituals scheduled later in October.Read our Instagram coverage of this achievement here: Bumppy Instagram NewsEden Gardens Hosts Puja OpeningThe Mahalaya programme at Eden Gardens will mark an unusual use of Kolkata’s famous cricket stadium as a major cultural venue. The event is scheduled for October 10, the day that marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and the traditional arrival of the Durga Puja season in Bengal.The planned celebration is expected to bring together thousands of performers and showcase different aspects of Bengal’s cultural traditions. Reports also say the programme will include large-scale visual presentations and other entertainment elements.The event is scheduled for Mahalaya on October 10.Eden Gardens will host the grand opening programme.Traditional music and cultural performances are planned.Large-scale visual and entertainment shows are expected.The event will mark the beginning of the Durga Puja season.Kolkata Prepares For FestivitiesMahalaya holds a special place in Bengal’s cultural calendar because it marks the transition from Pitru Paksha to Devi Paksha. In 2026, Mahalaya falls on Saturday, October 10, while the main Durga Puja rituals begin later in the month.According to the West Bengal government’s official Puja calendar, Maha Shashthi will be observed on October 16, followed by Saptami on October 17, Ashtami on October 19, Navami on October 20 and Vijaya Dashami on October 21. This gives Kolkata several days of major festive activity after Mahalaya.Follow Bumppy Media on Instagram for more updates: Bumppy Media Instagram Page Grand Mahalaya Event PlannedThe Eden Gardens programme is being prepared as a major cultural event rather than a regular sports gathering. Reports indicate that the programme could include thousands of artists, traditional drummers, women performing ululation and modern visual shows.The stadium is scheduled to remain under government control from September 25 through October 15 to allow preparations and temporary infrastructure work. This extended period reflects the scale of the arrangements planned around the Mahalaya celebration.Key HighlightsKolkata’s Eden Gardens will host the Mahalaya celebration on October 10.Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha in the Bengali festive calendar.The programme will showcase Bengal’s cultural traditions.Large-scale performances and visual presentations are planned.Eden Gardens will remain under government control during the preparation period.Main Durga Puja rituals will begin with Maha Shashthi on October 16.Bengal Awaits Durga PujaThe grand Mahalaya programme at Eden Gardens is set to give Durga Puja 2026 a large-scale cultural opening in Kolkata. It brings Bengal’s traditional festival into one of the city’s most recognisable public venues. With Mahalaya on October 10 and the main Puja days beginning from October 16, preparations are already shaping the festive atmosphere across West Bengal. The event is expected to combine traditional performances with modern presentation formats while highlighting Bengal’s cultural identity. Kolkata will then move into the main Durga Puja celebrations, culminating in Vijaya Dashami on October 21.Also Read: Happy Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Celebrate Lord Vishwakarma With BlessingsDisclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
