Annual flagship celebration

Shayama Puja (Kali Puja)

Shayama Puja — the same celebration known widely as Kali Puja — is Oikotan's flagship festival. For a few nights the BK Enclave Community Hall in Miyapur turns into a pandal of lights, flowers and alpona, with the sound of dhak carrying through the neighbourhood.

What the day looks like

• Decorated pandal and traditional alpona work by our volunteers
• Full ritual puja with dhak, dhunuchi and evening aarti
• Bhog and prasad served to everyone who attends
• Community stalls with food, sarees, jewellery and handicrafts
• Cultural evening with songs, dance and recitation by members

Taking part

Families join in for the rituals, volunteers help with decoration and bhog, and local vendors can book a stall. Reach out to us for stall booking or volunteering.