Maha Saptami
Major FestivalMaha Saptami: next dates · Pune
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2026Next | Saturday | — |
Maha Saptami — Significance
Day 2 of Bengali Durga Puja — Ashvina Shukla Saptami. Kola Bou (banana-tree bride) is bathed and placed beside Ganesha; pandal-puja begins in full. Major day at Kolkata pandals, Belur Math, Dakshineswar, Kalighat.
Day 2 of Bengali Durga Puja — Kola Bou snan + pandal puja begin.
Maha Saptami — FAQ
- What is Maha Saptami?
- Day 2 of Bengali Durga Puja — Ashvina Shukla Saptami.
- When is Maha Saptami 2026?
- In 2026, Maha Saptami falls on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
- What is the significance of Maha Saptami?
- Day 2 of Bengali Durga Puja — Kola Bou snan + pandal puja begin.