Durga Puja in Odisha 2026: Cuttack and Bhubaneswar festival dates
Odisha Tourism lists Durga Puja from October 17 to October 21, with Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri bringing distinct local traditions to the season.
Odisha Tourism’s 2026 festival listing places Durga Puja from October 17 to October 21 across Kataka, Bhubaneswar and Odisha. The official description highlights Cuttack’s silver filigree-inspired chandi medha work, Bhubaneswar’s themed pandals and Puri’s Gosani Jatra tradition.
The state’s celebrations show why a single generic Durga Puja story cannot describe every city. Visitors should check local committee notices for opening times, cultural programmes and route changes.
Cuttack and Bhubaneswar can be approached as separate festival experiences rather than one combined venue. Leave enough time for queues, keep public spaces clean and use public transport or shared travel where practical.
This report uses the state tourism listing for the broad dates and cultural overview. It does not claim a complete list of every pandal or event in Odisha.
