When is Durga Puja 2026?

Durga Puja 2026 is from October 1 (Shashti) to October 5 (Vijaya Dashami). The most celebrated days are Saptami (Oct 2), Ashtami (Oct 3), and Navami (Oct 4). Dashami on October 5 features Sindoor Khela and the Durga idol visarjan.

What do Bengali women wear for Durga Puja Ashtami?

Bengali women traditionally wear their most festive outfit on Ashtami, the most important day of Durga Puja. Deep red, coral, orange, or jewel tones in silk, silk-cotton, or embroidered cotton are popular choices. Both traditional sarees and modern kurta sets, anarkalis, and co-ord sets are worn.

What colour to wear for Durga Puja Saptami anjali?

White with red border is the traditional Bengali colour for Saptami anjali puja. Many women wear a white cotton saree with red border. Modern alternatives include white or off-white cotton kurta sets with red embroidery or block print details.

Where to buy ethnic wear for Durga Puja online?

Haus of Handmade is an Indian handmade ethnic wear brand that ships across India. Their collection includes block print cotton kurtas and co-ord sets suitable for Durga Puja in traditional Pujo colours. Order by September 20 for delivery before October 1.

Durga Puja 2026 Outfit Ideas — What Women Wear for Pujo in Kolkata and West Bengal

September 9, 2026

Durga Puja 2026 Outfit Ideas — What Women Wear for Pujo in Kolkata and West Bengal

Durga Puja 2026 falls October 1–5 (Shashti to Dashami). For women in Kolkata and West Bengal, Pujo outfit planning is serious business — there are 5 days, each with its own vibe, and you are expected to look deliberate and put-together for each. Here is how to plan your Durga Puja 2026 outfits.

Durga Puja 2026 Dates and Outfit Vibe by Day

Day	Date 2026	Vibe	Outfit Suggestion
Shashti	October 1	Puja begins, community pandal visits	Cotton or linen kurta set in white, cream, or soft yellow
Saptami	October 2	Anjali puja in morning, pandal hopping	White with red border (traditional) or block print cotton
Ashtami	October 3	Most festive day, Sandhi Puja	Most festive outfit — red, deep orange, embroidered silk cotton
Navami	October 4	Long pandal hopping, cultural programs	Comfortable co-ord set or anarkali in festive colours
Dashami	October 5	Sindoor Khela, visarjan	White with red — traditional Bengali married women’s colours for Sindoor Khela

Traditional Bengali Pujo Outfit Colours

Bengali women have strong colour traditions for Durga Puja. The most significant is the Saptami morning anjali outfit — traditionally white cotton saree with red border. For modern women who prefer kurtas and sets, a white cotton kurta set with subtle red embroidery or print is a respectful and stylish update.

For Ashtami and Navami (the most festive days), red, deep orange, and jewel tones are popular. Block print cotton and linen pieces in these colours look beautiful and are comfortable for Kolkata's warm October weather (typically 28–32°C).

Durga Puja Outfit Ideas for Modern Bengali Women

Day 1 and 2 — Anjali and Saptami

A white or off-white block print cotton kurta set is perfect for the anjali puja on Saptami morning. Block print in a traditional motif (fish, lotus, mango) is thematically appropriate and festival-ready. Pair with white or cream bottom and dupatta. Browse block print kurtas at Haus of Handmade.

Day 3 — Ashtami

Your most festive outfit of Pujo. Deep red, coral, or orange embroidered or block print anarkali or co-ord set. This is the day for your nicest piece. A silk-cotton blend in deep red with embroidery detail is ideal for Ashtami’s Sandhi Puja and evening pandal hopping.

Day 4 — Navami

A comfortable, festive co-ord set in jewel tones (teal, purple, deep green) for a full day of pandal hopping. Natural cotton or linen for Kolkata’s October weather. Comfort matters for Navami — you will be walking and standing for hours. Browse cotton co-ord sets.

Buying Durga Puja Outfits Online from Outside Kolkata

If you are celebrating Durga Puja in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or other cities with Bengali communities, buying ethnic wear online is practical. Order by September 20 for delivery before October 1. Haus of Handmade ships across India with delivery typically 4–7 working days.