Durga Puja 2024

SHAROD Celebration

Welcome to SHAROD Durga Puja 2024!

It’s time again for yet another year of ‘Dhaker Baddi’ (Drum roll) – the Annual event which SHAROD Swindon and the whole of Swindon awaits eagerly!!

SHAROD is all ready again to welcome Ma Durga in our Swindon for the 8th consecutive year on 10th October and celebrate her stay till 12th October 2024 at the Purton Community Hall.

Please do join with the rest of the team in welcoming her with her family and spend the 3 days in soulful worship, devotion, cele bration, joy, and happiness – not to forget the delicious Bhog being served each day… and ADDA (chit chat) till we conclude by giving a tearful farewell to Ma Durga & family on 12th October amongst ‘Sindur Khela’, chanting aloud ‘Asche bochor Abar hobey’ (Next year again!)

Come and indulge yourself on this special occasion which is all about gaiety & celebrating life. Get involved with so many other volunteers who are working to make this yet another year of memorable celebrations.

Durga Puja 2024 Timeline

Event Timeline
6th October 2024 – Mahalaya

Mahalaya marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations, a day of invoking the presence of Goddess Durga.

10th – 12th October 2024 – Durga Puja

Durga Puja celebrations will take place over 3 days, from Sashti to Dashami. Join us for worship, celebration, and Bhog.

Mahalaya Celebration

Durga Puja Time Table