Durga Temple of Westchester in White Plains celebrates the major Hindu festivals with puja, aarti, prasad and cultural programs. Our families come from every part of India, from Gujarat and Punjab to Bengal and South India, and from Nepal, and everyone is welcome.
Pick a festival below to see this year’s dates and puja times, what happens on the day, and photos from our celebrations. For weekly events, see our Calendar.
Diwali
The festival of lights. Lakshmi puja, aarti and prasad, with the temple open all day.
Durga Puja and Navratri
Nine nights of worship of Maa Durga, with puja, bhajans and Mata ki Chowki.
Kanya Puja (Kanjak)
Young girls are honored as forms of the Goddess during Navratri.
Karwa Chauth
Katha, puja and bhajans for women keeping the Karwa Chauth fast.
Kali Puja
Worship of Maa Kali on the new moon night of Diwali.
Photos and Videos
See more from past celebrations on our Photos & Videos page.
Visit the Temple
Durga Temple of Westchester, 1880 Saw Mill River Rd, White Plains, NY 10607. Phone: (914) 236-0803. Hours can change on festival days, so please check our temple timings before you visit.
