Friday 16 October 2026
Maha Shashthi
মহাষষ্ঠী
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bodhon & unveiling
The Goddess is welcomed. Bodhon, Adhivas and the first evening arati. A beautiful evening to begin Sharodotsab with the community.
শুভ শারদীয়া
Puja Schedule
Nirgonto for Sharadiya 2026 at Leeds Hindu Mandir. Priest timings will be confirmed closer to the days.
Saturday 17 October 2026
Maha Saptami
মহাসপ্তমী
10:30 am – 9:30 pm
Nabapatrika & bhog
Morning puja, pushpanjali, prasad and evening cultural programme. Ideal day to sponsor afternoon or evening bhog.
Sunday 18 October 2026
Maha Ashtami
মহাষ্টমী
10:30 am – 9:30 pm
Kumari Puja & Sandhi
The most sacred day. Pushpanjali, Kumari Puja, and Sandhi Puja at the Ashtami–Navami juncture. Our highest bhog sponsorship (£150).
Monday 19 October 2026
Maha Navami
মহানবমী
10:30 am – 9:30 pm
Havan & final worship
Navami homa, last full day of worship, cultural programme and community bhog.
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Bijoya Dashami
বিজয়া দশমী
Morning – afternoon
Sindur Khela & visarjan
Sindur Khela, Devi Baran and visarjan. Asche bochhor abar hobe — until we meet again next year.
Typical daily timetable
Inspired by community nirgonto — Leeds windows follow our Mandir programme.
| Time | Fri 16 · Shashthi | Sat 17 · Saptami | Sun 18 · Ashtami | Mon 19 · Navami |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am | — | Puja begins | Puja begins | Puja begins |
| 11:30 am | — | Pushpanjali | Pushpanjali & Kumari Puja | Pushpanjali |
| 1:00 pm | — | Bhog & prasad | Bhog & prasad | Bhog & prasad |
| Ashtami–Navami sandhi | — | — | Sandhi Puja | Navami homa |
| 6:00 pm | Bodhon / unveiling | Cultural programme | Cultural programme | Cultural programme |
| 8:00 pm | Sandhyarati | Sandhyarati & anjali | Sandhyarati & anjali | Sandhyarati |
| 8:30–9:30 pm | Evening prasad | Evening bhog | Evening bhog | Evening bhog |
Tuesday 20 October is Bijoya Dashami — Sindur Khela, visarjan and bijoya greetings. Dashami morning times will be posted at the Mandir.
Programme artwork
Last year's printed schedule. 2026 priest times may differ slightly — use the HTML timetable above as the live guide.
