Festivals & events

These are the occasions that bring Oikotan together in Miyapur — everyone is welcome to attend, volunteer or perform.

Upcoming events

Annual flagship celebration

Shayama Puja (Kali Puja)

Our biggest gathering of the year — a beautifully decorated pandal, dhak beats, rituals, community stalls and cultural performances. Shayama Puja is how we celebrate Kali Puja.

Sometime near Christmas

Yearly Picnic

A day of games, laughter, adda and home-style food outside the city — a chance for families to bond beyond the pandal.

Magh / spring

Saraswati Puja

Children dressed in yellow, hathe-khori for the little ones, anjali, khichuri bhog and blessings of learning for all ages.

Mid-April

Bengali Nababarsha

Poila Boishakh festivities welcoming the Bengali New Year with song, sweets and a festive community lunch.

Through the year

Donation Drive

Clothes, essentials and community support drives that extend the spirit of Oikotan from celebration to service.

Between festivals

Cultural Programmes

Talent competitions, sloka recitation, art challenges, musical tributes and stage evenings that keep our traditions alive.

Placeholder: exact dates, timings and the programme schedule for this year are not listed yet. Share them and we will publish a dated calendar here. Meanwhile, announcements go out on our social pages.