Day 1 – Sasthi (Friday, 26 September 2025)

Morning

• Kalparambha – Commencement of Durga Puja rituals
• Bodhon – Invocation of Goddess Durga
• Adhivas & Amantran – Sanctifying the idol and inviting the Goddess to stay during the puja
• Chandipath – Recitation from the Chandi (Durga Saptashati) scriptures

Evening

• Sandhya Aarti with conch shells & dhak beats
• Bhajan & Kirtan Session – Performed by community members
• Rabindra Sangeet – Devotional and seasonal songs by amateur performers
• Cultural Interlude – Recitation of poems related to Durga or Bengal heritage