Vishwa Sanskriti UK · presents
দুর্গা পূজা
Oxfordshire
Durga Puja 2026
16–21 October · Maha Shashthi to Vijaya Dashami
Oxfordshire's first & only Durga Puja returns — six days of devotion, dance, dhak and community. Tamaso ma Jyotir Gamaya — from darkness, lead us to light.
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय◆“From darkness, lead us to light”
6
Days of celebration
1,500+
Expected visitors
70,000+
Social media reach
Only
Durga Puja in Oxfordshire
A home away from home
Bringing the authentic spirit of India & South Asia to Oxfordshire
✣Vishwa Sanskriti UK promotes the rich cultural heritage of diverse communities — history, art, music, social welfare and the languages of India & South Asia — creating events that build cross-cultural understanding and foster genuine community engagement.
Our Story & Mission →
Building momentum
From a first-ever to a flagship
800
Total attendees in 2025
1,750
Projected attendees in 2026
14,623+
Social reach, Year 1
70,000+
Social reach target, Year 2
Year 1 welcomed 600+ unique visitors across 5 days. Year 2 moves to a bigger, central venue — 1,750 total attendees projected across 6 days.
Six sacred days
The Festival Programme
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
॥ सहयोग ॥
Put your brand at the heart of the festival
Reach a premium, highly-educated South Asian audience of professionals, researchers and families — the only Durga Puja in Oxfordshire. Packages from £500 to £3,000+.