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8 November 2026 · Erlangen
শ্রীশ্রী শ্যামাপূজা ২০২৬
Kali Puja 2026
An evening of music.
A night of devotion.
Join Durga Puja Franken for Kali Puja and Deepabali celebrations at Aurachsaal — music, candle lighting, F1-category crackers and the worship of Maa Kali. Everyone is welcome.
The dateSunday, 8 November
The placeAurachsaal, Frauenaurach
The programmeCultural evening starts at 18:00
Kali Puja starts around 21:00
Kali Puja starts around 21:00
Our invitation to you
Come together for Shyama Puja
Spend the evening with friends and family as music and togetherness lead into our worship of Maa Kali around 21:00. Whether this is a familiar tradition or your first Kali Puja, we look forward to welcoming you.
The invitation flyer and detailed programme will be shared here when ready.
A celebration of light
Deepabali celebrations
Share the joy of Deepabali with candle lighting and F1-category crackers as we celebrate together with friends, family and our community.
Timings and further details will be announced here.
From evening into night
The programme
- Sunday, 8 November
Cultural programme
Let music set the mood for an evening of togetherness:
- Sitar by Christian Kathrein
- Shyama Sangeet by Dr. Dattatreya Velankar
- And many more performances by our local community and members.
- Around 21:00Sunday, 8 November
Kali Puja
Gather for the worship of Maa Kali from around 21:00, continuing through midnight to dawn. In the warm glow of pradeep lights, let prayers, sacred chants and heartfelt devotion carry us through the stillness of the night. Come together at Maa’s feet, sharing a night of light, hope and togetherness as we welcome the first light of dawn.
Approximate start · exact ritual timings to follow
All times are local to Erlangen. Pushpanjali, arati and other ritual timings will be added once confirmed.
Voices from our community
Shyama Sangeet
মায়ের গানে, একসাথে
Our members are coming together for a Shyama Sangeet offering to Maa Kali, contributing through music, audio and video. Watch this space as we share their voices and devotion in the lead-up to Kali Puja.
Coming soon
Our community’s Shyama Sangeet offering will be shared here when ready.
A Bengali tradition
A night for Maa Kali
Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, brings together devotion to Maa Kali, the glow of lamps and the warmth of community.
Red hibiscus, alpana and devotional songs inspire the spirit of our celebration. Come to pray, listen, or simply experience the evening with us.
Plan your visit
Meet us at Aurachsaal
Gaisbühlstraße 491056 Erlangen-Frauenaurach
This celebration takes place at Aurachsaal. Please use the address above when planning your journey.
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Together, we keep Puja open to all
Kali Puja grows through the generosity of our community. Your contribution helps bring an evening of music, devotion and togetherness to Erlangen.
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- Account name
- Durgapuja Franken e.V.
- IBAN
- DE83 7635 0000 0060 0898 10
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Prefer to contribute in person? Donations are also gratefully accepted at the venue.Thank you for being part of our Puja.