Odisha Puja Committee, Bengaluru
Maha Vinayaka Mahostava 2026
The largest celebration of Odias in Bengaluru · 14 September 2026
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Feel the Spirit
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The official anthem of Odisha Puja Committee, Bengaluru — celebrating three decades of culture, unity and tradition.
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Upcoming Events
Beyond the Festival
OPC's Key Activities
Maha Vinayaka Mahostava
Grand annual Ganesh Puja & cultural festival.
Seba Sadan
Free accommodation for patients & families in Bengaluru.
Blood Donation Camps
Community drives and on-demand patient support.
Blanket Distribution
Winter relief for homeless and vulnerable people.
Gapasap Talk Show
Digital show connecting Odia celebrities globally.
Rang Barse Holi
Thousands celebrate brotherhood, colour & culture.
New Dresses for Children
Festival clothing for children in orphanages.
Joy of Giving
Shared meals with orphanages and old-age homes.
Jagannath Culture
Promoting Jagannath culture & Rath Yatra in Bengaluru.
COVID-19 Relief
Pan-India help for hospitals, oxygen and families.
Cyclone Fani Relief
Rehabilitation support for cyclone-hit communities.
Odia Film Promotion
Promoting Odia cinema in Bengaluru.
A Continuing Tradition
History of Vinayaka Mahostava
A Humble Beginning
The Mahostava began as a small gathering for Odias living in Bengaluru.
A Major Community Event
Grew into one of the key annual celebrations for Odia and non-Odia audiences.
Growing Footfall
Attendance surged with wider community participation and cultural programs.
Continuity Through Online Culture
Closed-group observances and online programs kept the tradition alive.
Record Participation
Footfall of more than 19,000 people — the largest gathering to date.
Maha Vinayaka Mahostava 2026
Larger venue, grand cultural fest, Odia achiever felicitation and wider outreach.
19,000+
Recorded footfall at the 2025 celebration
12L+
Odias in Bengaluru
32
Years of service
2000+
Seba Sadan patients
What Our Community Says
Testimonials
“OPC Bengaluru is our home away from home. The Mahostava brings every Odia together in a way that is impossible to describe — you have to be there to feel it.”
Rajesh Mohapatra
OPC Member since 2005