About Us

Welcome to

Leeds Durgapuja and Diwali Association

Leeds Durgapuja & Diwali Association is a joyful union of people celebrating Sharodotsab — the festivals of Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja. The Association promotes Bengali Hindu culture and traditions and also facilitates Indian cultural heritage through music and other performing arts.

The first Durgapuja in Leeds was held in 1982 in the Leeds Hindu Temple, when a few families came together to celebrate the Puja. Now we have more than 100 members and volunteers associated with the Association.

Over the past 43 years, the celebration of Durga Puja in Leeds has brought us immense joy, a deep sense of togetherness, and unity. It is a time for families to reunite and an ideal opportunity for our children to embrace and learn about their cultural heritage.

Our association with the wider Hindu community has grown stronger year after year, and the celebrations have flourished, drawing devotees from across diverse Indian backgrounds.

In recent years, we have refreshed the stage design, given the idols a new look, and added many features that have captured the interest of our community and visitors alike.

This year, we aim to build on these enhancements and celebrate these vibrant and sacred occasions with the same devotion and energy that define our tradition. Let us once again come together to welcome Maa Durga into our lives with joy, happiness, and unity.