जय माता दी · जय मिथिला · जय मैथिली
Mithila Cultural Society Australia presents
Mithila welcomes Mahashakti.
17–19 October 2026Saturday to Monday
Quakers Hill, SydneyQuakers Hill Community Centre
Three days to seek blessings, celebrate our roots, and make memories with the people who matter.
Get your personal invitation letter →Devotion. Culture. Heritage. Togetherness.
There is a place for everyone.
One festival. Many ways to belong.
From morning prayers and Pushpanjali to Mithila Mahotsav, Mata ki Chowki and Dandiya, join a celebration of the living traditions of Mithila. Bring your family, meet your community, and share in the joy of welcoming Maa Bhagwati to Sydney.
17–19 October · Sydney local time (AEDT)
Find the prayers, performances and celebrations you would like to join.
Saturday 17 October
Welcome Maa Bhagwati, celebrate Mithila, and gather in devotion.
10:00 am
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Vedic rituals and chanting
12:30–1:00 pm
Floral offerings
1:00 pm
1:00–2:00 pm
3:30–6:30 pm
Music, dance, language and culture
Ticketed · Enquire about tickets ↗6:30–9:30 pm
Devotional bhajans and kirtan
9:30 pm
Sunday 18 October
Sacred traditions by day. An evening of Dandiya, music and togetherness.
9:00–11:30 am
11:30 am–12:00 noon
12:30 pm
12:30–1:30 pm
1:30–2:30 pm
Honouring Kanya Swaroop
2:30–4:30 pm
A sacred Mithila blessing ritual
5:00–9:00 pm
Folk dance and celebration
Ticketed · Book Dandiya ↗9:00 pm
Monday 19 October
Come together for the closing prayers and farewell to Maa Durga.
9:00–11:30 am
11:30 am–12:00 noon
12:00 noon
12:00–12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Farewell rituals to Maa Durga
Following Visarjan
Festive blessings and celebration
Discover the celebration
Make a day of it, or join the moments closest to your heart.
Across all three days
Offer your prayers, join Pushpanjali and Aarti, and receive Prasad. Families can explore Yajman Seva for Sankalp and participation in the Puja.
Explore Seva opportunities →Saturday 17 October · Cultural programme
A celebration of Maithili language, music, dance, poetry and folk traditions. Experience the heritage of Mithila through the creativity of our community.
Ticketed event · 3:30–6:30 pm
Enquire about ticketsSaturday 17 October · Evening
Gather for devotional bhajans, kirtan and the blessings of Maa, with Mithila Cultural Society Australia and Hindu Federation of Australia.
6:30–9:30 pm · Community dinner at 9:30 pm.
Ask about attending →Sunday 18 October · 5:00–9:00 pm
Bring your festive spirit for an evening of folk dance, music and celebration with family and friends.
Ticketed event · Listed as “Dandiya Nights” on Humanitix
Explore Dandiya & ticketsAlready booked? Share your booking details →
Sunday 18 October · 2:30–4:30 pm
Maithilani Khoichha · A sacred offering to Maa Bhagwati
A cherished Mithila tradition of devotion, offerings and blessings. Ladies are invited to come together and express their interest in taking part. The organising team will share preparation and participation details.
For ladies wishing to participate
Express interest in KhoichhaShare your interest. The team will confirm participation arrangements.
Sunday 18 October · 1:30–2:30 pm
Celebrating the Divine Feminine
Join us in honouring Kanya Swaroop during Maa Bhagwati Durga Puja. Parents and guardians can express interest for their young girls to participate. The team will contact you about suitability, arrival and arrangements.
Interest submitted by a parent or guardian
Express interest for Kanya PujanShare your interest. The team will confirm participation arrangements.
Traditions to experience
Kanya Pujan →
Honouring Kanya Swaroop
Mithila Khoichha →
A sacred blessing ritual
Sindoor KhelaBlessings after Visarjan
Your offering makes a difference
Support the Puja, Bhog, venue and community arrangements in a way that is meaningful to you.
Every contribution helps our community welcome Maa Bhagwati and share the traditions of Mithila with the next generation.
Donate via GoFundMeFor general donations. Event tickets and Seva bookings are separate.
Explore Community Seva, Shubh Family Seva and Yajman Seva on Humanitix.
See Humanitix for current prices, inclusions, availability and booking fees.
For Seva, sponsorship or stall payments, please contact the team to confirm arrangements and use a reference with the purpose and your name.
There is a place for everyone
Bring your craft, your business, your time or your community. Together, we make the festival possible.
01 / Mithila Haat
Discover handicrafts, Madhubani art, traditional clothing, jewellery, home décor, books and food.
Interested in exhibiting? Explore stall bookings and contact the team about your products, setup and requirements.
Explore stall bookings02 / Sponsors & partners
Help deliver a welcoming celebration through business sponsorship, in-kind support or a community partnership.
Explore sponsorshipCommunity partnership enquiries →03 / Volunteers & performers
Help welcome families, support the event team, or bring music, dance, poetry and creativity to the celebration.
Volunteer with usAsk about performing →We look forward to welcoming you
Join us in Quakers Hill for three days of devotion, culture and connection.
Use the programme to plan your day. All times are Sydney local time (AEDT). Find each day’s Puja, cultural events and meal times above.
Bhog, Prasad and family activities are part of the celebration. Contact us about dietary needs, parking or accessibility so we can help you plan.
For attendance, Puja, cultural events, sponsorship and stall enquiries.
Use our contact form →A little help before you arrive
Use the participation links in Sacred moments. Shared joy. Ladies can express interest in Mithila Khoichha. A parent or guardian can submit interest for girls taking part in Kanya Pujan using their own contact details. The organising team will confirm arrangements; submitting interest does not reserve a place.
Join us from Saturday 17 to Monday 19 October 2026 at Quakers Hill Community Centre, 7 Lalor Road, Quakers Hill NSW 2763. All programme times on this page are Sydney local time (AEDT).
Mithila Mahotsav and Dandiya are marked as ticketed events in the programme. Contact the organising team for Puja admission and Mithila Mahotsav ticket details. Dandiya bookings and Seva packages are available through the links on this page; check your package inclusions before booking separately.
Yes. Use the GoFundMe link to make a donation, or the bank details in the support section. Seva packages are booked separately through Humanitix. A GoFundMe donation does not book an event ticket or Seva package.
Yes. Families and friends from all communities are welcome to celebrate together. The festival includes cultural activities, Bhog and Prasad, and activities for children. Contact the team for details of individual activities and any admission requirements.
Bhog, Prasad distribution and community meals are included in the programme. Please contact the organisers in advance about dietary needs or allergies and to confirm arrangements for the session you plan to attend.
Use the directions link to plan your journey to 7 Lalor Road. For parking arrangements, step-free access, accessible facilities or assistance on arrival, please contact the organising team before your visit.
Visit our volunteer page or email the organising team about performing, community partnerships, endorsements and in-kind support. The team can confirm available opportunities and the next steps.
An invitation worth sharing
One page for the programme, celebrations and ways to take part.
Celebrate · Connect · Seek blessings
