Maha Shashthi 2026
Friday, Oct 16 · শুক্রবার, ১৬ অক্টোবর
Maha Shashthi marks the formal start of the puja. Shashthibihita Puja must wrap up before 08:30 AM, and the evening brings Bodhon, Amantran and Adhibas — the rituals that invite the goddess.
Rituals & timings
Shashthibihita Puja
Must wrap up before 08:30 AM
Evening Rituals
Bodhon, Amantran, and Adhibas
Plan your Maha Shashthi
Maha Shashthi is one of the six ritual days of Durga Puja 2026 (16–21 October). Pair the timings above with the Durga Puja 2026 guide for pandals and routes, the festival calendar to see the full week, and the events page for the day‘s highlights. Crowd levels on every pandal page update live during the pujas, so check before heading out.
Timings above are from the verified Mirpur schedule data used across this site (src/data/puja-schedule-2026.json). Regional panjikas may differ by a few minutes; always confirm locally before planning puja visits. The Durga Puja 2026 guide has the full festival overview.