Friday, October
Shasthi - Shoptomi
19:00 - 20:00
Puja, Aarti & Pushpaanjoli
Pushpaanjoli
Happy Durga Puja
Durga PujaKuopio · 16–17 October 2026
Two days of prayer, Pushpaanjoli, Proshadom and cultural program at Kulttuuriareena 44. Organised by KRIPA - everyone is welcome.
Were you at the Puja?
We'd love to hear how it went - and whether you'd like to help as a volunteer next year.
- When
Friday 16 October19:00 - 20:00
Saturday 17 October08:00 - 21:00
- Where
Kulttuuriareena 44
Kauppakatu 44, 70110 Kuopio
Get directions- Before you come
Free to attend - your valuable donations will motivate us.
Program Details
Full programSaturday, October
Ashtomi-Nabomi-Dashomi
08:00 - 10:00
Puja Preparation
Puja
11:00 - 12:00
Puja & Aarti
Puja
12:00 - 12:30
Pushpaanjoli
Pushpaanjoli
12:30 - 14:00
Mohaloya Show
Cultural
14:00 - 16:30
Lunch
Food
16:30 - 19:00
Cultural Program
Cultural
19:00 - 20:00
Puja, Aarti & Pushpaanjoli
Pushpaanjoli
20:00 - 21:00
Rituals & Bishorjon
Rituals
Attraction of Puja
A guide to Durga Puja
Puja & Aarti
Prayers led by the priest, with lamps, conch and the beat of the dhak drum.
Pushpaanjoli
Everyone offers flowers to Maa Durga together - you are welcome to join.
Proshadom
Blessed vegetarian food, shared with all guests after the puja.
Cultural program
Music, dance and recitation by children and adults of the community.
Good to know
Support the Puja
The Puja is free to attend and run by volunteers. If you'd like to help cover the puja, decorations and Proshadom, you can make a voluntary donation - any amount is warmly welcome.
Bank transfer, MobilePay or cash at the venue.
Would you like to perform?
The cultural program is made by the community - songs, dance, recitation and children's items are all welcome. Tell us what you would like to perform and we will get in touch.
Contact the organisers
