2026-09-21·Post

Durga Puja in Nagaland 2026

Nagaland hosts Bengali community Durga Puja celebrations, especially in Kohima and Dimapur. The 2026 festival runs 16–21 October, with Saptami on 17–18 Oct being particularly active for pandal visits.

When is Durga Puja in Nagaland?

Maha Shashthi: 16 October 2026
Maha Saptami: 17–18 October 2026
Maha Ashtami: 19 October 2026
Maha Navami: 20 October 2026
Vijaya Dashami: 21 October 2026

Where to Celebrate

Kohima

Kohima hosts community pandals with traditional rituals, bhog and evening cultural programmes.

Dimapur

Dimapur offers additional community celebrations with a focus on family gatherings and cultural performances.

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