West Melbourne Durga Utsav 2025

Organized by Bongosathi – The Bengali Cultural Association

September 20-21, 2025

Get ready for Melbourne’s biggest-ever Durga Puja, with the tallest Durga idol (Pratima) ever witnessed in the city and a renowned priest from Kolkata performing for the first time in Melbourne!

As Durga Puja is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it is the time of the year when we can come together as a community to celebrate with pride. Come join the biggest Durga Utsav in Melbourne—a celebration of culture, faith, community, and joy for every generation! Let’s make history together.

Our USP:

First-Ever Priest from Kolkata in Melbourne

  • Melbourne will witness authentic rituals led by a Kolkata-based Purohit, live for the first time

  • A major spiritual draw for serious devotees, cultural media, and global communities

Melbourne’s Tallest Ever Durga Idol

  • Crafted by expert artisans, the iconic idol will become the centrepiece of devotion and social buzz

  • Perfect for brand photo ops, influencer reels, media attention

Largest Indoor Venue Ever Used for Durga Utsav

  • Westgate Indoor Sports Complex

  • 800+ free car parks

  • 15 mins from CBD

  • Massive business expo zones for brand displays

Deep Community Impact

  • Live Red Cross Lifeblood Donation Camp

  •  Bongosathi Dance School Showcases

  •  Women’s empowerment & student visa info zones

  • Aligned with CSR, D&I, and multicultural branding values

Hindu goddess idol with multiple arms, adorned in gold jewelry and red clothing, surrounded by intricate gold decorations.
 
Entrance of Westgate Sports & Leisure with a large sign and a welcome banner
A QR code.