Bengali community · Greater Cincinnati · Est. 2008
Nineteen years of pujo, gaan and good company.
দুর্গা পূজা · সরস্বতী পূজা · বর্ষবরণ
Cincinnati Cultural Initiative is a volunteer-run 501(c) nonprofit bringing Durga Pujo, Saraswati Puja, Borshoboron and Bengali arts to families across Greater Cincinnati.
16–182026
Cincinnati Durga Pujo 2026 — our 19th
Public service announcement
Non-member registration is open.
দুর্গা পূজা ২০২৬ · রেজিস্ট্রেশন শুরু
Come celebrate Cincinnati’s very own Para’r Durga Pujo 2026. Registration is open for the complete Three-Day Pujo Experience, from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18 — with delectable food, fun festivities, rich cultural programs, awesome adda and wonderful Durga Pujo vibes from day to night.
Three-day non-member registration rates · effective September 7, 2026
| Registration | Adult incl. kid over 12 yrs | Child 5–12 yrs | Parent | Student on student visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $170 | $75 | $100 | $110 |
Register by credit card
Online Square payment for the complete three-day registration.
Online transaction charges apply to credit card / Square payments.
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Smita Sengupta
- New rates effective September 7, 2026. The rates shown above are non-member three-day rates.
- CCI members: members-only rates are communicated separately through CCI members-only emails and the CCI WhatsApp group.
- Registering parent must be accompanied by an adult registration.
CCI Durga Pujo 2026
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Stall registration
Interested in setting up a stall during our Durga Pujo celebration? Stall availability is limited, so please book your spot early. Choose from the options below.
- Please note: there is no Friday-only stall option.
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Promote your local business
Looking for another way to showcase your business during our Durga Pujo celebration? You can advertise by making your business cards available for distribution at the registration desk.
Cincinnati Cultural Initiative presents
Jojo Mukherjee Night
A special musical evening at our 19th Durga Pujo celebration — join us for an unforgettable evening with renowned Bengali singer Jojo Mukherjee.
October 16–18, 2026
Mason Middle School6370 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
- The excitement is building — are you ready? We cannot wait to celebrate our 19th Durga Pujo with you all.
For inquiries, please write to hellocci2014@gmail.com, and keep following our page for more details.
Humanity is the only religion of Durga Pujo.
A celebration of unity, strength and the triumph of good over evil.
Humanity is the only religion of Durga Pujo. Ma Durga is actually “colorless,” because she sees her children simply as children.
Bengali Durga Pujo is all about unity and the triumph of good over evil. Good is also colorless because it does not see differences — it simply triumphs.
- Humanity
- Unity
- Strength
- Goodness
Friday, October 16 –
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Mason Middle School6370 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
Come celebrate the strength of Durga Pujo with Cincinnati Cultural Initiative.
The spirit of Durga Pujo
Cincinnati Cultural Initiative’s Durga Pujo 2026 will be held from Friday, October 16th through Sunday, October 18th at Mason Middle School.
We celebrate Durga Pujo only once a year, but Ma Durga resides within us always.
- Strength
- Resistance
- Voice
These rise within us as powerful forms of devotion — the significant essence of Durga Pujo.
Friday, October 16th –
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Mason Middle School6370 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
মাগো চিন্ময়ী রূপ ধরে আয়
মাগো চিন্ময়ী রূপ ধরে আয়।
মৃন্ময়ী রূপ তোর পূজি শ্রী দুর্গা তাই দুর্গতি কাটিল না হায়॥
যে মহা-শক্তির হয় না বিসর্জন
অন্তরে বাহিরে প্রকাশ যার অনুক্ষণ
মন্দিরে দুর্গে রহে না যে বন্দী সেই দুর্গারে দেশ চায়॥
আমাদের দ্বিভুজে দশভুজা-শক্তি দে পরম ব্রহ্মময়ী।
শক্তিপূজার ফল ভক্তি কি পাব শুধু হব না কি বিশ্বজয়ী?
এই পূজা-বিলাস সংহার কর্ যদি, পুত্র শক্তি নাহি পায়॥
Cincinnati Cultural Initiative presents Cincinnati’s original Para’r Durga Pujo 2026, from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 at Mason Middle School, 6370 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040. We are looking forward to celebrating with you all.
Cordially inviting you
Cincinnati’s original para’r Durga Pujo
Cincinnati Cultural Initiative presents Cincinnati’s original Para’r Durga Pujo 2026, from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 at Mason Middle School. We are looking forward to celebrating with you all.
Friday, October 16 –
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Mason Middle School6370 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
Please keep following our page for more updates.
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“একতাই বল” — Together We Can
From a framed idol on a folding table to Cincinnati’s original para’r pujo — every stage, every bhog, every rehearsal is community-made. There’s a place for you here.
