<p>The Bengali community in Bengaluru is giving final touches to Durga Puja celebrations they are planning to host across neighbourhoods.</p>.<p>In Bellandur, Green Glen Layout Cultural Association has taken inspiration from the Rig Veda’s cosmic principles and the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. The 2025 Bellandur Durga Puja is going with the theme ‘Ananda Tandava – the Dance of Bliss’. Their pandal is modelled on south Indian rock-cut temples, and the Durga idol is crafted in a dance-inspired pose. The puja begins on September 28, at Green Glen Layout, Bellandur. For details, write to gglca.anandotsab@gmail.com</p>.<p>The 15th edition of Bengali in Bangalore (BinB) Durga Puja at Chandrodaya Convention Centre, Dairy Circle, will also honour Tagore. Their pandal references Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancestral home of the Tagore family in north Kolkata. It will feature hand-painted Pattachitra panels, alpona-decorated kulo (a bamboo or cane tray used as a winnowing fan) and hath pakha ( a bamboo or palm-leaf hand fan). </p>.Dhaatu’s Dasara festival to showcase epic-themed dolls from Indian scriptures.<p>Cultural events on their roster include ‘Rabir Aloya Noye Ananya’, a dance-drama, and music performances by local Bengalis. Children will compete in a ‘Best Traditional Attire’ walk, and the navami night will feature dandiya. September 28 to October 2. Details on @bengali_in_bangalore_binb on Instagram.</p>.<p>The Bengalee Association, one of the city’s oldest Bengali cultural bodies, is marking its 75th year with a traditional celebration at its Assaye Road centre. The theme, ‘Shubho Moja Rajbari Durga Puja’, is inspired by centuries-old Durga Puja practices and makes use of clay idols, natural dyes and eco-friendly fabrics. “We are inviting underprivileged children to join the festivities,” says Sujoy Upadhyay from the association. September 27 to October 2. Details on @bengaleeassociation on Instagram.</p>
<p>The Bengali community in Bengaluru is giving final touches to Durga Puja celebrations they are planning to host across neighbourhoods.</p>.<p>In Bellandur, Green Glen Layout Cultural Association has taken inspiration from the Rig Veda’s cosmic principles and the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. The 2025 Bellandur Durga Puja is going with the theme ‘Ananda Tandava – the Dance of Bliss’. Their pandal is modelled on south Indian rock-cut temples, and the Durga idol is crafted in a dance-inspired pose. The puja begins on September 28, at Green Glen Layout, Bellandur. For details, write to gglca.anandotsab@gmail.com</p>.<p>The 15th edition of Bengali in Bangalore (BinB) Durga Puja at Chandrodaya Convention Centre, Dairy Circle, will also honour Tagore. Their pandal references Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancestral home of the Tagore family in north Kolkata. It will feature hand-painted Pattachitra panels, alpona-decorated kulo (a bamboo or cane tray used as a winnowing fan) and hath pakha ( a bamboo or palm-leaf hand fan). </p>.Dhaatu’s Dasara festival to showcase epic-themed dolls from Indian scriptures.<p>Cultural events on their roster include ‘Rabir Aloya Noye Ananya’, a dance-drama, and music performances by local Bengalis. Children will compete in a ‘Best Traditional Attire’ walk, and the navami night will feature dandiya. September 28 to October 2. Details on @bengali_in_bangalore_binb on Instagram.</p>.<p>The Bengalee Association, one of the city’s oldest Bengali cultural bodies, is marking its 75th year with a traditional celebration at its Assaye Road centre. The theme, ‘Shubho Moja Rajbari Durga Puja’, is inspired by centuries-old Durga Puja practices and makes use of clay idols, natural dyes and eco-friendly fabrics. “We are inviting underprivileged children to join the festivities,” says Sujoy Upadhyay from the association. September 27 to October 2. Details on @bengaleeassociation on Instagram.</p>