16–21 October 2026
The Festival Programme
A celebration of faith, culture & community
16 Oct
Maha Shashthi
Devi Bodhon · Bhog · Arati · Pushpanjali · Cultural programme
17 Oct
Saptami
Puja · Pushpanjali · Bhog · Cultural programme
18 Oct
Ashtami
Pujo & Bhog · Arati · Pushpanjali · Sandhi Puja
19 Oct
Navami
Sandhi Puja · Bhog · Cultural night
20 Oct
Dashami
Puja · Devotional songs · Music
21 Oct
Bishorjon
Sindoor Khela · Bisarjon · Bijoya
Throughout the festival
Six days of living culture
❀Dhak drumming & Dhunuchi Naach
❀Rabindra Sangeet
❀Traditional Indian & South Asian dances
❀Devotional songs
❀Celebrating Indian & South Asian cinema
❀Bhog distribution & prasad
स्थान
The Venue
Exeter Hall
Oxford Road, Kidlington
Oxfordshire · OX5 1AB
Oxfordshire · OX5 1AB
A prime, central location chosen for greater reach across Oxfordshire.
Audience profile
Diverse, engaged & growing
50%
Professionals
25%
Families
25%
Students & Researchers
South Asian diaspora & local families from Oxford, Reading, Didcot, London, Bristol and the surrounding areas — with dignitaries from Oxford City Council in attendance.
Daily footfall — 2025
Peak of 250 on Ashtami · restricted by hall capacity
150
Sasthi
150
Saptami
250
Ashtami
100
Navami
150
Dashami
Promoted across Oxfordshire
Reaching every corner of the county
CherwellBanburyBicesterSouth OxfordshireHenley-on-ThamesThameWallingfordVale of White HorseAbingdon-on-ThamesWest OxfordshireBurfordCartertonCharlburyChipping NortonWitneyOxford City