Chetla Sarbasadharaner Kali Puja Trust
112 Years of Shyama Maa48 Years of Dasamahavidya Puja
A living tradition of devotion, culture and community.
Our Legacy
Two traditions, one community
For generations, families in Chetla have come together for this Puja. The worship, the gatherings, the music and the children's competitions have all become part of the neighbourhood's story.
Welcome to Dasamahavidya Puja, organised by Chetla Sarbasadharaner Kali Puja Trust. Our celebration brings together the worship of Shyama Maa, the ten Mahavidyas and Adi Maa. The night-long Dasamahavidya observance includes Kumari Puja and homa/yajna, alongside cultural programmes, children's competitions and community initiatives.
In 2026, we celebrate the 112th year of Shyama Puja and the 48th year of Dasamahavidya Puja. These are more than numbers. They reflect generations of prayer, shared memories and community participation that have made the celebration part of life in Chetla.
The Observance
The distinctive sequence of worship
Our Puja has a distinctive rhythm. This extended sequence follows the tradition preserved by our community.
Shyama Puja
Shyama Maa is worshipped during Kali Puja and immersed a day or two later.
The worship continues
The Dasamahavidya idols remain with Adi Maa, and the worship continues one day before Chhath Puja.
The night-long observance
That night includes Dasamahavidya Puja, Kumari Puja and homa/yajna. The observance continues through the night and concludes with morning rites.
Immersion on Chhath Puja
The idols are immersed on Chhath Puja, bringing this extended celebration to its close.
The Divine Mother
The Ten Mahavidyas and Adi Maa
At the heart of our celebration stand the ten Mahavidyas — ten great forms of wisdom of the Divine Mother — with Adi Maa placed at the centre of our Puja arrangement. The first Mahavidya is worshipped in our tradition as Maa Shabashivam Kali.
Culture & Kumari Puja
A festival of devotion, art and belonging
Alongside the religious observances, our programme brings people together through music, dance and vocal performances. Established artists share the stage with local performers. Children take part in drawing, singing and dance competitions, finding room to learn, perform and be encouraged.
Kumari Puja is performed during the night-long Dasamahavidya observance — one of the most quietly moving moments of the celebration.
Culture & Community
Community & Agnikar
Care that continues beyond the pandal
During the Puja, our community activities include distributing blankets, providing educational stationery to children in need and arranging bhog.
Our sister initiative, Agnikar, works throughout the year with orphanages, children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and other underserved communities. Together, these efforts connect the festival with a wider, ongoing commitment to community care.
Partnerships
Partner with a living tradition
We are preparing partnership opportunities for businesses and organisations that would like to be associated with this long-standing celebration of worship, culture and community work.
Partnership opportunities