Durga Puja is one of the biggest celebrations in West Bengal. Every year, thousands of Puja committees across cities, towns, villages and neighbourhoods prepare for the festival with beautiful idols, pandals, decorations, cultural programmes and community events.
But organising a Puja involves more than decorations and celebrations. Puja committees also need to complete various administrative, safety and permission-related formalities.
For Durga Puja 2026, West Bengal's SAHAJ Online Single Window System for Puja Permission is being used for the online application process.
At the same time, if you are looking for a Durga Puja, Kali Puja or other local Puja near your home, AasPaas can help you discover Puja celebrations in your area.
What Is the SAHAJ Puja Permission Portal?
SAHAJ is the Online Single Window System for Puja Permission of the Government of West Bengal.
The platform is designed to bring different Puja-related permission processes together through an online system. Puja committees can submit their applications and required information through the portal.
Instead of dealing with different requirements separately at the beginning of the process, the online system provides a central platform for submitting the application and tracking the process.
Official SAHAJ Portal
Visit the SAHAJ Puja Permission Portal
Durga Puja 2026: Important Application Dates
For Durga Puja 2026, the online application window through SAHAJ has been announced as follows:
Application starts:
21 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Application closes:
12 October 2026 at 11:00 PM
Puja committees should complete their applications within the specified period.
One important point is that applicants should carefully check all information before submitting the application finally, as changes may not be possible after final submission.
Why Is Puja Permission Important?
A Puja celebration can attract a large number of visitors. Temporary pandals, electrical connections, lighting, decorations, public gatherings, roads and immersion arrangements all need to be considered.
Proper permission and safety-related documentation help authorities and organisers coordinate these arrangements.
Depending on the Puja and applicable requirements, committees may need to provide information and documents relating to:
Puja venue
Land or venue permission
Electricity
Pandal
Decorator
Safety arrangements
Site plan
Volunteers
Immersion route
Other required declarations
Therefore, Puja committees should start preparing the required information well before the deadline.
How Can Puja Committees Apply Online?
The general application process through SAHAJ involves several steps.
1. Visit the SAHAJ Website
Go to the official portal:
2. Register or Login
New users can register on the portal, while existing users can log in using their account.
Applicants should use an active mobile number and email address.
3. Enter Puja Details
The committee needs to provide the required information about the Puja, committee and venue.
Make sure that the spelling of the committee name, address and other important information is correct.
4. Upload Documents
Required documents and declarations need to be uploaded according to the application's requirements.
These may include documents relating to the land, electricity, decorator, safety arrangements and other aspects of the Puja.
5. Check Everything Before Final Submission
This is a very important step.
Before submitting the application, carefully check:
Committee name
Applicant details
Mobile number
Email address
Puja location
Land details
Site plan
Uploaded documents
Electricity information
Safety declarations
Immersion route details
6. Submit the Application
After checking everything, the application can be submitted through the portal.
Puja committees should avoid waiting until the final day because technical or documentation issues may take additional time to resolve.
Documents Puja Committees May Need
Depending on the application, committees may be asked for documents or information such as:
Previous year's Puja permission
Landowner NOC
Electricity bill
Electrician declaration
Decorator declaration
Site plan
President/Secretary signature
Volunteer list
Safety declaration
Puja or festival-related budget information
Required undertakings
Previous immersion route chart
Current immersion route chart
The exact requirements should always be checked on the official SAHAJ portal before submitting the application.
Download Puja-Related Forms
The official SAHAJ website provides a Download section where applicants can access different forms and declarations.
What Happens After Applying?
After an application is submitted, it can go through the relevant verification and processing stages.
Applicants can check the status of their application through the portal.
If clarification or additional action is required, the applicant may receive information through the available communication channels.
Once the application is approved, the permission letter can be downloaded through the portal where applicable.
Durga Puja 2026 Dates
The major Durga Puja dates for 2026 include:
Mahalaya: 10 October 2026
Maha Panchami: 16 October 2026
Maha Shashthi: 17 October 2026
Maha Saptami: 18 October 2026
Maha Ashtami: 19 October 2026
Maha Navami: 20 October 2026
Vijaya Dashami: 21 October 2026
The festival will bring celebrations to neighbourhoods across West Bengal, with local Puja committees preparing their own unique themes, traditions and programmes.
Kali Puja 2026
After Durga Puja, attention will turn towards Kali Puja.
Kali Puja 2026 will be celebrated on 8 November 2026.
Kali Puja is also celebrated extensively across West Bengal, from large city events to small neighbourhood celebrations.
Puja committees organising Kali Puja should check the latest official instructions and applicable permission requirements rather than assuming that the Durga Puja application schedule automatically applies to Kali Puja.
Find Durga Puja and Kali Puja Near You with AasPaas
Finding a good Puja nearby can sometimes be difficult.
You may know about the famous Puja in your area, but there could also be several smaller neighbourhood Pujas, community celebrations and local events happening just a few streets away.
This is where AasPaas aims to make local discovery easier.
AasPaas | Find Nearby. Connect Easily
AasPaas is designed around a simple idea:
Find nearby places, services and activities and connect with your local community.
During the festive season, local Puja committees can use the platform to showcase their celebrations and help people discover Pujas around them.
Have a Puja in Your Neighbourhood?
Why keep your local Puja limited to people who already know about it?
If you organise a:
Durga Puja
Kali Puja
Jagaddhatri Puja
Community Puja
Neighbourhood Puja
Local festival
you can consider creating a listing on AasPaas and presenting your Puja information online.
A listing can include useful details such as:
Puja Name | Location | Address | Photos | Puja Details | Contact Information
This can help people in and around your area discover your celebration.
Bring Your Local Puja in Front of Your Community
Every neighbourhood has its own Puja story.
Some Pujas have been celebrated for decades. Some are organised by housing societies, clubs or local communities. Others are newer celebrations created by residents who want to bring people together.
AasPaas gives local organisers an opportunity to create a digital presence for their Puja and make it easier for nearby residents to find information.
Instead of searching through different social media posts or asking people individually, residents can discover local information through a dedicated nearby-focused platform.
Looking for a Puja Near Your Home?
If you are planning your Puja visits this year, you can use AasPaas to explore local listings and discover celebrations around your area.
You may find a Puja that you have never visited before, a community celebration close to your home, or a local event happening just a short distance away.
Your neighbourhood may have more celebrations than you realise.
List Your Puja on AasPaas
If you are a Puja committee, club, housing society or local organiser, you can showcase your Puja on AasPaas.
Add the available information about your Puja and make it easier for people nearby to discover it.
Your Puja. Your Area. Your Community.
Visit AasPaas and explore local listings
Why Local Puja Listings Matter
A local Puja is more than a festival.
It brings neighbours together, creates opportunities for local businesses, supports community activities and gives people a chance to celebrate together.
Digital local listings can also help people discover celebrations outside the areas they normally visit.
For Puja committees, it can be another way to tell their story and provide useful information to visitors.
For residents, it can make local discovery easier.
For the community, it creates another connection between people and their neighbourhood.
SAHAJ for Permission, AasPaas for Local Discovery
The two platforms serve different purposes.
SAHAJ is the official platform for the Puja permission process in West Bengal.
AasPaas focuses on helping people discover nearby places, services, activities and community listings.
So, if you are organising a Puja, complete the applicable official permission process through the appropriate government channel.
And if you want people around your area to discover your Puja, consider listing it on AasPaas.
Useful Links
SAHAJ Official Portal:
https://sahaj.wb.gov.in/
SAHAJ Download Forms:
Download Forms
SAHAJ FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions
AasPaas:
myaaspaas.in
SAHAJ Helpline: 08049368378
Celebrate Locally, Discover Nearby
Durga Puja and Kali Puja are ultimately about community, tradition and togetherness.
From a large city Puja to a small neighbourhood celebration, every Puja has something unique to offer.
This festive season, complete the required permission process properly, celebrate responsibly and help your local Puja reach more people.
Have a Puja near your home? List it on AasPaas.
Looking for a Puja nearby? Discover it on AasPaas.
