Maa Gada Chandi Sodasa Upachara Besa 2026 : Complete Date & Besha List
Maa Gada Chandi 16 Besa 2026 : Gada Chandi Temple, one of the revered Shakti shrines of Kataka formerly Cuttack, is located near the historic Barabati area, just a few kilometres from the famous Katak Chandi Temple. The temple is situated close to popular attractions such as Barabati Stadium, Barabati Fort, Deer Park and Horse Gate.
During the festive season of Durga Puja and Navaratri, the temple takes on a vibrant appearance with colourful lighting, beautiful decorations and a spiritually charged atmosphere. The presiding deity, Maa Gadachandi, is worshipped with great devotion by devotees throughout the year.
The annual Maa Gada Chandi 16 Besa is one of the important festive observances associated with the temple. During this period, Maa Gadachandi is adorned in different traditional forms, with each Besha representing a distinct divine manifestation of the Goddess.
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Maa Gada Chandi 16 Besa 2026
In 2026, the Besha celebrations will begin on 3 October and continue through 21 October, featuring a series of sacred and visually distinctive forms of the Goddess.
Maa Gada Chandi 16 Besa 2026
Date : Devi Besa
03.10.2026 : Chandi Besha (ଚାନ୍ଦି ବେଶ)
04.10.2026 : Suna Besha (ସୁନା ବେଶ)
05.10.2026 : Hara Chandi Besha (ହରଚଣ୍ଡୀ ବେଶ)
06.10.2026 : Bhubaneswari Besha (ଭୁବନେଶ୍ଵରୀ ବେଶ)
07.10.2026 : Kali Besha (କାଳୀ ବେଶ)
08.10.2026 : Saraswati Besha (ସରସ୍ଵତୀ ବେଶ)
09.10.2026 : Gajalaxmi Besha (ଗଜଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ବେଶ)
10.10.2026 : Annapurna Besha (ଅନ୍ନପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣା ବେଶ)
11.10.2026 : Rajarajeswari Besha (ରାଜ ରାଜେଶ୍ଵରୀ ବେଶ)
12.10.2026 : Bagalamukhi Besha (ବଗଳାମୁଖୀ ବେଶ)
13.10.2026 : Tara Besha (ତାରା ବେଶ)
14.10.2026 : Banadurga Besha (ବନଦୂର୍ଗା ବେଶ)
15.10.2026 : Narayani Besha (ନାରାୟଣୀ ବେଶ)
16.10.2026 : Gayatri Besha (ଗାୟତ୍ରୀ ବେଶ)
17.10.2026 : Maha Saraswati Besha (ମହା ସରସ୍ଵତୀ ବେଶ)
18.10.2026 : Mahalaxmi Besha (ମହାଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ବେଶ)
19.10.2026 : Mahakali Besha (ମହାକାଳୀ ବେଶ)
20.10.2026 : Mahisa Mardini Besha (ମହିଷା ମର୍ଦିନୀ ବେଶ)
21.10.2026 : Suna Besha (ସୁନା ବେଶ)
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A Major Attraction During Durga Puja
The Gada Chandi Temple becomes especially lively during Dussehra and Navaratri, when devotees and visitors come to witness the Goddess in her different Beshas. The colourful decorations and festive illumination add to the spiritual and cultural atmosphere surrounding the shrine.
While devotees from the local community visit Maa Gadachandi throughout the year, the Besha period offers visitors an opportunity to experience one of Kataka’s distinctive religious traditions.
Visitors can also explore nearby attractions, including Barabati Fort, Barabati Stadium, Deer Park and Horse Gate, making the area an interesting destination during the festive season.
Plan Your Visit
For those planning to witness the Maa Gada Chandi 16 Besa 2026, the period from 3 October to 21 October 2026 will feature the successive Beshas of Maa Gadachandi.
The temple can be visited throughout the year, while the festive atmosphere during Navaratri, Dussehra and Durga Puja makes this period particularly significant for devotees and visitors.
Maa Gadachandi’s 2026 Besha celebrations offer a beautiful glimpse into the devotional traditions, culture and festive heritage of Kataka.
