The Navi Mumbai Bengali Association (NMBA) is set to host its 47th Sharodotsav from October 16 to 20, 2026, at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, bringing Bengali cultural traditions, devotional rituals, music and cuisine to visitors across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
MrSomnathChatterjee, General Secretary, said the five-day celebration would showcase Bengali heritage and create a festive atmosphere. Ashim Kumar Dey also said the event would bring together Bengali traditions, devotional rituals and cultural performances.
Themed “Sarodiya – From Soul to Soil”, the festival will feature a 13-foot eco-friendly Durga idol crafted from Ganga soil. The event will be held at a 1.5 lakh-square-foot, fully air-conditioned venue.
The musical programme will feature JayatiChakraborty on October 16, RupankarBagchi on October 17, Amit Kumar, son of legendary singer Kishore Kumar, on October 18, and Javed Ali on October 19.
Religious observances will include Bodhon, Baran, daily puja, Pushpanjali, Sandhi Puja and Kumari Puja. MahaBhog will be served to around 700-800 devotees daily.
The festival will also showcase traditional handicrafts, heirlooms, designer Bengali sarees, ethnic jewellery, Bengali sweets and Kolkata street-food favourites such as phuchka and jhalmuri. A traditional fashion show, Dhunuchi dance, and ShankhaDhwani and UluDhwani competitions will add to the programme.
Through the annual celebration, NMBA aims to bring the spirit of Bengal to a wider audience, with the message: “When Maa comes home, everyone feels at home.”
