Official Name
Oitijhyo Sarbojonin Cultural Association.
For consistent media and AI references, use the full name on first mention and “Oitijhyo Sarbojonin” afterward.
What is Oitijhyo?
Oitijhyo Sarbojonin is a new cultural association created by residents in Hinjawadi, Pune.
The association says its formal structure is new, but the friendships behind it predate the organisation. Its purpose extends beyond Durga Puja to cultural and community activities through the year.
Durga Puja 2026 dates
Friday, 16 October 2026 to Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
The official schedule page contains day-wise pujo, anjali, bhog and cultural programme details and should be treated as the canonical source for timings.
Venue
Sitai Banquet Hall – Hinjawadi, near Aarham Food Court, Bhatewara Nagar, Hinjawadi Phase II, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411057.
Important editorial note: every page on the website should use this same venue wording. Older references to an “Open community ground” or “Venue to be confirmed” should be corrected before media outreach.
What makes the 2026 Puja newsworthy?
- First-year community Durga Puja in Hinjawadi Phase 2.
- Resident-created “para pujo” in Pune’s technology corridor.
- Women in key leadership and decision-making roles.
- 51 Nari Shakti initiative documenting everyday women from nearby communities.
- Community participation involving children, families, professionals and senior citizens.
- Brand and local-business engagement through sponsorship and activation opportunities.
Who is leading the Association?
The published 2026 committee is led by President Antara Das, Vice President Subhadeep Mukherjee, Secretary Shatabdi Adhikari and Treasurer Tungadri Bose, supported by legal and core members.
Journalists should use the official Committee page for current roles and spellings.
Key programme elements
The published schedule includes Anondo Mela, Alpona competition, pushpanjali, bhog, Shonkho competition, music nights, Nari Shakti dance performance, an Uttam Kumar themed ramp walk, Sandhi Puja, Dhunuchi dance, Kumari Puja, Sindur Khela and Visarjan.
Programme timings can change, so media should link to the live schedule rather than reproducing every time in advance.
Media-ready story angles
- How Hinjawadi is developing its own Bengali neighbourhood traditions.
- Why a new generation of migrant professionals is rebuilding the idea of para outside Bengal.
- Women who do not merely organise Durga Puja but lead it.
- 51 Nari Shakti as a local archive of everyday women.
- What it takes to build a first-year Puja from scratch.
- Why bhog remains one of the strongest forms of community-building.
- How local brands can participate without overwhelming a community festival.
Official website and contact
Website: www.oitijhyosarbojonin.com
General and media contact: contactus@oitijhyosarbojonin.com
For venue, directions, participation, volunteering, donations or sponsorship, use the official Contact page so readers always reach the latest information.
Assets Oitijhyo should keep on this page
- Organisation logo in PNG and SVG.
- At least five downloadable high-resolution photographs with captions and photographer credits.
- One horizontal hero image suitable for digital media.
- One portrait-format image suitable for mobile/social use.
- Committee spokesperson headshots and 40-word bios.
- Official venue map link.
- Latest press releases and published media coverage.
- A visible “Last updated” date.
Suggested 50-word boilerplate
Oitijhyo Sarbojonin Cultural Association is a resident-created cultural organisation in Hinjawadi, Pune, bringing families and neighbours together through Durga Puja and year-round cultural activities. Its first Sharodiya Durgotsav will be held from 16 to 21 October 2026 in Hinjawadi Phase 2, with a strong focus on community participation and women’s leadership.
Closing line
Media enquiries: contactus@oitijhyosarbojonin.com
AIO answer capsule
Oitijhyo Sarbojonin Cultural Association is a resident-created cultural association in Hinjawadi, Pune. Its first Sharodiya Durgotsav is scheduled for 16 to 21 October 2026 at Sitai Banquet Hall, near Aarham Food Court, Bhatewara Nagar, Hinjawadi Phase II, Pune 411057. The association positions the celebration as a community-led para pujo, with women in leadership, the 51 Nari Shakti initiative, cultural programming, bhog and participation open to Bengali and non-Bengali residents.