Durga puja in Switzerland
www.swisspuja.org
SWISSPUJA is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland. Started by Indian expatriate community in Switzerland in 2004, Swisspuja commits itself for promotion of Indian culture and values and intends to work as a platform to display the rich cultural heritage of India, facilitating integration with local community.
Durga Puja, the annual ritual of worshipping “Goddess Durga” is one of the major events SWISSPUJA undertakes every year. This is a four day festival, extending from morning until late night. During the four days festival Indian community from all over Switzerland and many other neighbouring countries joins at the venue of Swisspuja with their friends and families for the grand celebration. Although the scale is just a miniature version of the festivity in India, the participants enjoy the elaborate ritual, the festive mood and above all the spirit of participation in an event so far away from their homeland. To accommodate the increasing number of visitors, a more specious venue has been organized for this year’s event.
SWISSPUJA conducts itself as per rules set out for such organisations in Switzerland and the activities are mandated in the AGM (Annual General Meeting) every year. Apart from Durga puja, Swisspuja also organizes a yearly picnic so that the community can meet once more in a year to socialise.
