The Living Spirit of Sharadotsav
Celebrating 43 years of sacred traditions, devotion, and cross-cultural togetherness in Mangaluru, Karnataka.
Our 43-Year Journey
At its heart, our puja is a sincere expression of worship that brings people together as one community.
The Beginning of Our Journey
Our journey began in 1984, when we started organizing Sri Durga Puja alongside Sri Laxmi, Sri Kali and Sri Saraswati Mata Puja in community halls such as Palki Hall and Scout Hall.
A Cherished Home in Lalbagh
Since 2012, Hindi Prachar Bhavan in Lalbagh has been our cherished home, providing a central sanctum for daily worship, cultural performances, and sacred bhog seva.
Celebrating 43 Glorious Years
Now, in 2026, we proudly celebrate 43 years of sacred traditions, devotion, and togetherness, uniting devotees across coastal Karnataka in celebration.
“For us, the word ‘we’ extends far beyond the Bengali Samaj. It embraces the enthusiastic participation of people from all communities who share the same spirit of devotion.”
Today, we are proud that this ideal is reflected in the true spirit of our celebration.
Open Hearts, Warmly Welcomed
Everyone, irrespective of caste or creed, is warmly welcome to participate with an open heart. We invite all to feel that this is their own celebration, while respecting the discipline and guidelines established by the Puja Committee.
Arts, Heritage & Youth Contests
Alongside traditional worship, we organize cultural programs featuring dance, drama and drawing competitions for schoolchildren, always striving to maintain high artistic and cultural standards.
Anna Dan & Social Worker Felicitation
Our commitment also extends to community service. During the festival, we organize Anna Dan for people from all communities and honor dedicated social workers whose quiet contributions make a meaningful difference.
One Large Family
As the festival draws to a close, we return home with the blessings of the Divine, a deep sense of peace and cherished memories of togetherness. The smiles, shared joy and friendships remind us that we are one large family. No sooner does the celebration end than we begin counting the days until we meet again for the next puja.
To the People & Administration of Mangaluru
Finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people and administration of Mangaluru. Your continued kindness, cooperation and support make it possible for us to celebrate these sacred traditions year after year.
The golden carved sanctum sanctorum at Hindi Prachar Bhavan, Lalbagh.
Sholar Daak & Ancient Shastric Purity
The pratima of Maa Durga stands tall in the classic Ekchala or carved arch style, adorned with handcrafted Sholar Daak—the pristine white pith ornamentation carved with ancestral precision.
Every detail follows Vedic shastras: the nine sacred botanical herbs of Nabapatrika representing nature's maternal bounty, the solemn offering of 108 fresh lotuses during Sandhi Puja, and the sacred oblation (Havan) invoking universal peace.
Daily Anna Daan
Sacred Bhog Prasadam served twice daily (1:30–3:00 PM & 10:00–11:00 PM) throughout the festival.
Cultural Contests
Dhunuchi dance competition, drawing contest for children, and traditional Ulu & Shanka Dhwani competitions.
Sri Durga Pooja Committee Structure
Dedicated office bearers, advisory council, and specialized volunteer teams ensuring smooth coordination for the 43rd celebration.
Dr. S.K. Tiwari
Sri Asis Kumar Roy
Sri Sukumar Biswas
Sri Krishna Kanta Biswas
Advisors & Secretarial
Chief Advisors: Sri Shivkumar Sharma, Sri Yudhister Sharma
Joint Secretaries: Dilip Chakraborty, Abhishek Ghosh, Rakesh Kole
Souvenir Editors: Dr. Pratik Chatterjee, Arkadeep Roy, Mahima Biswas
Culture & Hospitality
Cultural Secretary & Team: Dr. Sourjya Banerjee, Nibedita Sarkar, Ranjita Biswas, Tannista Bagchi
Reception & Hospitality: Pradip Bakshi, Raja Mukhopadhyay, Ahin Nandi, Dr. Anirban Bagchi, Sukumal Biswas, Sukumal Nath, Santanu Saha, Biswanath Sarkar, Ramananda Chatterjee
Pooja, Bhog & Immersion
Bhog Arrangement: Prabhash Kumar Chakraborty, Subhra Chakraborty, Roopa Chakraborty, Barnali Bera, Saswati Chakraborty, Chandra Mandal, Uma Maji
Immersion Team: Ranjit Mandal, Shyam Sundar Saha, Chittyaranjan Saha, Saikat Parui, Panchanan Dwari, Bimal Dolui
Welcome to Our 43rd Sharadotsav
Whether you wish to offer pushpanjali at dawn, partake in the sacred midday bhog prasadam, participate in the Dhunuchi or Shanka Dhwani contests, or join the grand immersion procession along the Gurupura River, we warmly welcome you and your family.