Aikotaan SoCal Association
DURGA PUJA 2026
Soul of Rural India — A Puja Rooted in Us
October 9–11, 2026
14451 Franklin Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
Music • Dance • Food • Cultural Programs • Community
পুজোর আনন্দ • আড্ডা • সংস্কৃতি • একসাথে
🙏 Get Your Souvenir 🙏
Celebrate your presence and take home a special Aikotaan Durga Puja 2026 souvenir—a beautiful keepsake of the faith, culture, friendship, and unforgettable moments we shared together.
Be there. Celebrate together. Take the memories home! 
Souvenir Guidelines: Souvenir are provided 1 per family.
Everything You Need for Puja Weekend
A quick guide to the most important information before you arrive.
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Traditional Puja
Bodhan, Saptami, Astami, Pushpanjali, Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja, Navami, Dashami and Sindoor Khela.
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Live Music
Chandrabindoo Live Concert
Saturday • 7:00–10:00 PM
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Festive Food
Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday lunch.
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Community
Culture, family, friendship and the warmth of Bangaliyana in Southern California.
🙏 PUJA INFORMATION
মা আসছেন — Maa Aschen
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A Puja Rooted in Us
Aikotaan welcomes you and your family to Durga Puja 2026 — three memorable days of devotion, Bengali heritage, culture, food, music and community.
This year’s celebration embraces “Soul of Rural India — A Puja Rooted in Us.”
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Puja & Traditions
Bodhan • Saptami Puja • Ashtami Puja • Pushpanjali • Kumari Puja • Sandhi Puja • Nabami Puja • Dashami Puja • Sindoor Khela • Mishti Mukh
Please arrive ahead of scheduled Puja and Pushpanjali times.
📍 LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Plan your visit to Aikotaan Durga Puja 2026.
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Chinmaya Mission, Tustin
Chinmaya Mission
14451 Franklin Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
All primary Durga Puja ceremonies will take place at this venue.
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Accessibility & Arrival
Guests requiring mobility assistance are encouraged to contact the Aikotaan team.
Please allow additional time for parking and walking to the Puja area, particularly during Pushpanjali, lunch and major cultural programs.
Soul of Rural India
A puja rooted in us
This year, Aikotaan brings alive the colors, creativity and simplicity of our roots through rural art forms, village-inspired crafts and community-created decorations.
Come rediscover the warmth of the para, the joy of adda and the feeling of celebrating Pujo together — right here in Southern California.
🎉 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
More Than a Puja — A Celebration of Community
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Aikotaan Cultural Program
Friday, October 9
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Music, dance and cultural performances.
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Grand Puja Day
Saturday, October 10
Saptami • Ashtami • Pushpanjali • Kumari Puja • Sandhi Puja
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Chandrabindoo Live
Saturday, October 10, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Chandrabindoo Live Concert.
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION
Know Before You Go — please plan to arrive early.
MAIN PUJA VENUE
14451 Franklin Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
SATURDAY DINNER
Natraj’s Tandoori – The Marketplace
13246 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602
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Primary Parking
Puja Location Parking:
1. RNDC Building Parkings
2. Express Training Solutions, 2512 Chambers rd #103, Tustin (opp. Chinmays Mission)
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Accessible Drop-Off
[SENIOR & ACCESSIBLE DROP-OFF]
⚠️ Parking Guidelines: Park only in designated areas. Do not block residential driveways, fire lanes or business entrances. Follow posted signs and volunteer instructions. Consider carpooling whenever possible.
🍛 PUJO MANE KHAWA-DAWA!
পুজো মানেই খাওয়া-দাওয়া!
Great food. Great company. Blessed moments.
🌶️ IMPORTANT: Non-vegetarian food will be served only during Saturday dinner. Please do not select a non-vegetarian meal option for Friday, Saturday lunch or Sunday.
🕐 DURGA PUJA SCHEDULE 2026
📍 VENUE: 14451 Franklin Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
Three days of Puja, community, food, culture and celebration.
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OCTOBER 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Performance by Pt. Suman Laha5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
10
OCTOBER 2026
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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OCTOBER 2026
Navami Puja12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Lunch1:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Aikotaan’s GAAN-E-GENE3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
HOLUD PUNJABI PERFORMANCE4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
শুভ বিজয়া • আসছে বছর আবার হবে
What Aikotaan Puja Feels Like
Devotion, dhaak, food, music, family and countless moments together.
❤️ VOLUNTEER FOR DURGA PUJA 2026
A community Puja becomes special because of its people. Whether you can contribute a few hours or help throughout the weekend, we’d love to have you as part of our Durga Puja volunteer family.
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Puja & Guest Support
Puja & Ritual Support • Registration • Guest Assistance • Parking
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Event Support
Decoration • Cultural Program • Stage/AV • Kids Activities • Photography
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Operations
Food Service • Setup • Cleanup • Wherever Help Is Needed
Volunteer Registration Form
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
October 9–11, 2026.
Yes. Durga Puja is a family and community celebration, and children are warmly welcome.
Traditional Indian/Bengali attire is encouraged but not mandatory.
Please arrive early enough to park and reach the Puja area before Pushpanjali begins.
Yes. Please refer to the Food Menu section above.
No. Non-vegetarian food will be served only during Saturday dinner.
Please follow the finalized parking information on this page and directions from Aikotaan volunteers.
Plan Your Durga Puja Weekend
Save the schedule, check parking, review food information and get your tickets before the celebration.
☎ CONTACT
Mrs. Sujata Adhikari: +1-949-344-0983 • Mr. Sanjib Chakraborty: +1-502-434-0805 • Mr. Tanmay Chakraborty: +1-949-346-7712
Good Food. Great Company. Blessed Moments.
🌺 SEE YOU AT DURGA PUJA 2026
October 9–11 • Tustin, California
Come for the Puja. Stay for the culture.
Celebrate the food. Enjoy the music. Take home the memories.
মা আসছেন — WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!
Questions? info@aikotaan.org