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Pujo: pandals, anjali, bhog, dhunuchi naach and cultural evenings.
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See all eventsDurga Puja, or Pujo, is the biggest festival of the year for Bengali families, and the Bengali community in the Netherlands celebrates it together. In 2027 Maha Ashtami falls on Thursday, 7 October 2027. The pujas run over the days around it, from Shashthi to Dashami, with the busiest days on the weekend.
A Sarbojanin (community) Durga Puja usually means a pandal with the idol of Maa Durga, pushpanjali in the morning, bhog for everyone, dhunuchi naach, sindoor khela on Dashami, and cultural evenings with music and dance. Events are added every day as organisers announce them.
DesiAgenda lists Durga Puja events in the Netherlands as soon as they are announced, with dates, places, prices and ticket links.
Maha Ashtami 2027 falls on Thursday, 7 October 2027. In the Netherlands the pujas take place over the days around it, from Shashthi to Dashami, and on the nearest weekend.
Events are added every day as organisers announce them. Most pujas are organised by Bengali associations in community halls and theatres.
Many community celebrations are free. Each event page on DesiAgenda says whether it is free and whether you need to register.