Kashmere Gate Durga Puja

Kashmere Gate Durga Puja, Delhi

Mr Dipayan Majumdar

C/o Bengali Club,

KASHMERE Gate (Opposite Ritz Cinema)

Delhi 110006

email: ddpskg@gmail.com

Ph:- 011-23968500, 9810016405 (M)

In all these years, the DDPS has surprisingly been able to maintain the traditional aura & atmosphere of its Durga Puja Celebrations akin to 'Rajbaris' of Bengal. At DDPS, Durga is always in the traditional 'Daaker Saaj' (with one frame idol), her garments are stylish, crimped decoration in silver and gold, with an intricate glittering crown and huge earrings. On Dashmi evening, when the idols are immersed in the river Yamuna, DDPS arrives with their magnificent but tranquil goddess on bullock cart chanting 'Durga Mai Ki Jai' and drum beats by at least 10-12 dhakis (bengali drummers) accompanied by the men & women in dhoti-Kurta and red bordered saree, respectively.

Delhi Durga Puja Samiti, also known as the Kashmere Gate Durga Puja is the oldest Durga Puja (festival) of Delhi. It is currently held in the lawns of Bengali Sr Sec School, Alipur Road, Delhi. It started in the year of 1910 at Roshanpura Kali Mandir near Nai Sarak as "Baroyari Puja" (Public Festival). It was an effort on the part of the probasi (settled) Bengalis living in the city, especially, of one Railway Doctor Hemchandra Sen (whose efforts saw the Puja being brought at a rented place at Roshanpura). Subsequently, Lala Lachminarayan & his son Lala Girdhari Lal helped the puja samiti grow by providing them space (from 1913 to 1946) in their Dharamshala located near Fathepuri Mosque.

Prior to 1910, the first Durga Puja is believed to have been celebrated as far back as 1842 by one Majumdar of Rajshai, the next two were held in 1875 and 1904. However, all of them were Private Pujas and discontinued thereafter.

With Bengalis embracing English education with great enthusiasm, many had to leave home to serve in different parts of the country during British times. This brought a clutch of Bengalis to the city. And in 1911, when Delhi was officially declared the Capital of British India, a good chunk of them came to work in various government offices. These educated Bengalis formed a close knit community, unhindered by petty professional jealousies. This gave a huge thrust to the annual Durga puja celebrations. At first (in 1910 & 1911), the puja in Delhi was performed by ritually consecrating the ‘mangal ghata’ — the earthenware pot, symbol of the ‘Devi’. However, enthusiasm was unbounded when idol worship (pratima puja) started in 1912. With the help of the late Parmananda Biswas, who happened to be a Christian gentleman, an idol was brought from Varanasi (Kashi). Many Railway employees too made it possible to bring the idol from Kashi to Delhi. This arrangement continued till 1925. From 1926, the idol began to be made in the city itself. Since then its no looking back. Many eminent persons visited this Puja venue including the stalwarts like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 1935 and Smt Indira Gandhi, the then PM, in 1969.

Indirapuram Durga Puja

Indirapuram Durga Puja, Delhi
Sarbojonin Durga Puja & Sanskritik Samity, Shipra Riviera (Regd.)

SRA 79A Shiprariviera, Indirapuram 

Pin Code : 201010 

Mob : +91 987-369-8076 

E-Mail : info@shiprarivieradurgapuja.org

Durga Puja is not simply about celebrations and feasting. It is about the triumph of truth over false and right over wrong. Durga Puja is about sustaining the mass believe of emergence of an almighty savior whenever evil tries to take over the goodness in the universe. So, the Puja is much beyond the glamour and glitter of pandals and the grandeur of the celebrations. 

Durga Puja is an important socio-cultural annual religious festival from ancient times by worshipping goddess Durga and celebrating her victory over the mythological demon Mahishasura. Hindu scriptures depict goddess Durga as a warrior goddess carrying different weapons in her ten arms and riding on a lion. Her appearance is also interpreted as an embodiment of feminine power in Indian culture and society. Bengali celebrate this festival as Sharodotsav (autumn festival) or Sharadiya Durga Puja. It is their biggest religious festival which, they celebrate with great excitement and fanfare. 

Theme-based puja pandals with floral decorations are installed by following rituals and customs to welcome goddess Durga and also to mark the celebration with uniqueness. A bonanza of culture and modern entertainment can also be seen in this festival.

Fancy and magnificent clay idols of goddess which are crafted and painted with colours are the major attraction of the festival. As a part of the event and to add colour to the festival, Durga Puja committees organise various competitions and fun filled activities with exciting prizes. Mouthwatering cuisines, sweets and dishes are an integral part of this celebration. After ten days, the mega festival of Durga Puja comes to an end with the immersion of the idol into a river or a water body. Ardent devotees take out processions of the idols for immersion amid loud religious chants.

Shipra Riviera Sarbojonin Durga Puja & Sanskritik Samity has been organizing Durga Puja for the last Fifteen years. It’s a great community event embracing participation from all sections of the society. Our effort has been to promote events for children, organizing cultural evenings with performances by renowned artists during the period of the Puja.

Shipra Riviera with over 7000 captive residents and with presence / visits of over 25000 people during the puja provides ideal opportunities for Corporates to promote their products using various media vehicles ( Program sponsorship , Stage branding, Gate Branding, Souvenir advertising, Banners, Stalls etc.).

In past years, eminent artist like Ms. Shibani Kashyap , Vinod Rathod , Amit Sana, Toshi had graced our puja celebration with their melodious voice. We have been constantly getting support from various corporates in terms of sponsorships and advertising which have in return provided them great benefits.

"Durga (Devi) is synonymous with Shakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying Force of Existence. …Shakti is the very possibility of the Absolute’s appearing as many, of God’s causing this universe. God creates this world through Srishti-Shakti (creative power), preserves through Sthiti-Shakti (preservative power), and destroys through Samhara-Shakti (destructive power). Shakti and Shakta are one; the power and the one who possesses the power cannot be separated; God and Shakti are like fire and heat of fire."

GK2, Greater Kailash Durga Puja

GK2, Greater Kailash Durga Puja

S-39 GK2 Greater Kailash,

New Delhi  Pin Code: 110048

Mobile : 9811323679, 9811405346

The GK 2 Durgotsab is a Puja celebration committee. We have been celebrating this festival for the past 21 years. This year we celebrate – Kumari Mahotsab ” save the girl child” as our core them for the year.

Description

Durga Puja celebration is one of the many Indian festivals celebrated all across the country in a much grander scale. The number of people attending the festival, cross millions in-terms of footfall in each pandals. lot of activities happen during this 4 day long festival.

Primarily a festival of Bengal, the love and popularity of the same has led to a nationwide celebration by people belonging to different clans.

We at Durgotsav have been welcoming Ma for past 20 years and as we celebrate our 21st year. we take the liberty to ask more people to join us to make this festival larger than before.

Noida Kalibari Durga Puja

Noida Bengali Cultural Association (Noida Kalibari Durga Puja)

Noida Bengali Culture Association

E 5C ,Kalibari Marg,

Sector 26 Noida-201301

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan said “No nation is healthy that parts company with its tradition.” Culture is an attitude of mind, an inclination of spirit and those who yearn for it, should sit in the presence of nobility, and see the highest reach and scope of the spirit of mankind. Today, Indian culture is in a stage of transition, which is to be brought into reality only through Schools of thought and Cultural organizations.

The Residential and Industrial town NOIDA was established in 1976 under the administration of NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY i.e NOIDA. Initially a few residential Sectors were developed. A few enthusiastic Bengalis driven by the dream of promoting our homeland’s Bengali Culture, acclaimed to be one of the richest culture in the world, took initiative to organize Durga puja in Noida with main objective of bringing all the Bengalis of Noida under one banner and to establish a forum for spreading, practicing and further developing our traditional culture through generations together.

As a first Step, Shree Shree Durga Puja was celebrated for the first time in Noida under the banner of ‘Noida Durga Puja Samiti’, in Oct 1983 at Noida Club, Sector 27. Subsequently ‘Noida Bengali Cultural Association’ i.e. NBCA was established & registered in 1984 under the Societies Registration Act with the aim of promoting our religious, cultural, philanthropic traditions and values, fostering a true sprit of charity, brotherhood & humanity and to create an atmosphere persuasive to the religious, social & cultural development of residents of Noida and adjoining areas.

In May 1986 a land in sector 26 was allotted to the Association by NOIDA. On 16th Aug 1986, foundation stone for Construction of temple was laid by Swami Swanandaji maharaj, Secretary, Ram Krishna Mission, New Delhi.

With great efforts, a small temple was constructed and an idol of Goddess Kali and a Shiva Lingam was installed in the sanctum sanctorum on Kali puja day (Deepabali) in Nov 1988, and thus the rituals of daily worship of the deities began in the Kalibari.

With the passing of days with absolute dedication and sacrifice of the members, NBCA grew very fast. Two story temples was constructed and new idol of Goddess Kali, made of Ashta dhatu (eight metals), made by Shri Paresh Paul of Krishna Nagar (west Bengal), was installed along with Shiva Lingam and was inaugurated on 13th May 1994.

The Construction of the temple further progressed. Ashta dhatu moorty of Lord Krishna & Radha was installed at the sanctum on 14th June 1999, with all religion fanfare.

Celebration of Durga Puja by NDPS, a sub- committee of NBCA is acknowledged as one of the biggest of its kind in Delhi and NCR.

We convey our Gratitude & Regards to Patrons, Well wishers and all our Members for their generous contribution & untiring efforts for progress of our Association and Kalibari.

LOOKING FORWARD FOR BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD. ALWAYS READY FOR THE SERVICE OF THE NATION.

NBCA – A few memorable dates

1983  -  DURGA Puja celebrated for the first time in Noid  at Community Centre,  Sector 27, Noida.

1984  -  Noida  Bengali Cultural  Association, formed in 1982, got registered in  February   1984 with the    Registrar of Societies & Chits, UP .

1985  -  NOIDA allotted a plot of Land to NBCA in Sector – 26.

1986  -  Possession of Land was taken by NBCA in May  1986, Bhumipujan performed and foundation stone laid by Swami Swanandaji Maharaj, Secretary,     Ramakrishna Mission , New Delhi on 16th August.

1988  -  Construction of Ground floor temple completed and idol of Ma Kali was installed during Kalipuja (Deepabali)  on 8th of November. Justice Sabyasachi Mukherji was the Chief Guest. Daily puja              started in the temple since then.

1989  -  Shiva lingam installed in the temple.

1994  -  Construction of 1st floor of the Temple done.  On 13th May the Moorty (idol) of Goddess Kali        made of Astadhatu (combination of eight metals), made by Artist Shri Paresh Paul of Krishna             Nagar (West Bengal) was installed along with the Shivalingam in 1st floor of the Temple.

1999 - The construction of Radha Krishna temple on the 1st foor of the Temple complex completed.        Astadhatu Moorty of Shri Shri Radha Krishna, also made by the Artist Shri Paresh Paul, installed       on 14th June.

2000  -  Construction work of Dharamsala started after Shri Shri Durga puja. Foundation stone laid by      Smt Sunita Kandpal, Chairperson of Noida Authority on 30th November. Construction taken up in phases.

2005 -  Basement plus Ground & first floor of Dharamsala building in Kalibari Complex completed in February and formally inaugurated by Smt  Sheela Dixit, Chief Minister of Delhi on  9th October.

2007-08 – Silver Jubilee year celebrated with Gala Events throughout the years 2007 & 2008.

Noida Sector 62 Durga Puja

Bengali Cultural Association,
Noida Sector 62 Durga Puja

History of Bengali Cultural Association, Noida Sector 62
Uttar Pradesh is a true 21st Century creation. Housing Societies started sprouting here and there and by year 2001, it looked like a skeleton. There were hardly proper roads and construction material sprayed all over and the noise of concrete mixers provided a monotonous music in the atmosphere. With this background walked in a few Bengalis; who got early possession of their houses in some societies which were completed or partly completed. It was almost end of 2001 when this small group moved into Srijan Apartments, all from PDIL. They were M/S Shekhar Chandra Sen Sharma, Atanu Chakraborty, Dhiman Dutta, S Chattaraj & Proshanto Mukherjee. Mr. Sen Sharma who was earlier living in Vasundhara Enclave had been Secretary of Local Association and was already experienced in organizing Durga Puja there. Having shifted base the idea remained with him and the small team started discussing and exploring the possibility of organizing a Puja in Sector 62. 

The idea took roots thick and fast and Bengali hunting started. No one knew anyone else living in a few more Apartments that existed by 2002. In this half deserted mini township, gradually acquaintances were established through deep exploration and soon M/S Debashish Chatterjee, Kalyan Dey, U. K. Ray, Ujjwal Bhattacharya, Nabendu Lodh, Gautam Roy, Samir Mukherjee, Subroto Bose, Mukul Mitra and T. Bandopadhyay (first highest collector) were traced and the team suddenly became strong with about 15 to 20 members.

Durga Puja is close to every Bengali’s heart and the idea was accepted immediately by everybody. A skeleton Committee was formed and the first of the Sector 62 Durga Puja was launched. A budget of Rs. 70000/- (Seventy Thousand Only) was estimated and approved but as the collection process started the bag was full with Rs. 3 Lakhs (Three Lakhs). It was nothing but Ma Durga’s blessings and one can easily imagine the elevated spirit of the unnamed Committee. Thus the first Durga Puja in Sector 62 was celebrated in year 2002 at a small park adjacent to Nirupam Vatika with great pomp and show. BCA was subsequently registered as an organization in year 2003.

Puja was a grand success and a huge encouragement for the few members. The small function soon attracted many more new faces and the committee started bulging. After the first Puja in this park, the venue was shifted to the Tot Mall Park to accommodate big arrangements and larger crowd. Soon the Durga Puja became the Centre of attraction for the community in Sector 62 and the cultural activities broadened and engagement of people multiplied.

Durga Puja continued to be organized in the Tot Mall Park for 11 years consecutively but had to be shifted to B Block Park due to conversion of the playground into a garden. This will be the thirteenth year of celebration and with a strong membership base of more than two hundred families. Many Patrons pitched in and fund collection drive was innovated. The committee will always be grateful to these selfless promoters. It is needless to say that the Noida Authorities extended all the help from time to time and they deserve our profuse thanks. Today the Durga Puja is the only single largest annual social event in Sector 62.

Bengali Cultural Association (BCA) is a ‘No Profit No Loss’ Socio Religious Cultural Association mooted with the objective of spreading the Bengali Traditions and culture amongst the entire community irrespective of where they belong. While Durga Puja is celebrated in a large scale, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja are also celebrated with full rituals and devotion. The Pujas are celebrated with a view to keeping the mythological values, written in various scriptures, fresh in the minds of the new generation; accompanied by the joy of festivities through various cultural activities organized during the Puja days. This is also an effort to integrate the society at large and remind them about the rich traditions our ancestors had. Cultures are easily absorbed by people when packaged with fun, frolic, prayers, fasting, pious ceremonies, eateries, exhibitions, cultural programs, competitions, shopping and thus the engagement is severe. Many people literally weep after the celebrations are over; so much is the involvement.

Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the Full Moon day after the Vijaya Dashami. Many communities celebrate Lakshmi Puja during Dipawali. In Bengali culture Kali Puja is celebrated during Dipawali. The story behind this is that Ma Kali destroyed all powerful Rakhshasas (Demons) blessed with lots of boons and liberated the heaven for ever from the clutches of the evil powers. Saraswati Puja is celebrated during the Spring Season (Basant) when the mother earth is calm and soothing and is also known as Basant Panchami to many communities. Ma Saraswati is known to be Goddess of Knowledge and small children are inducted into formal scribbling in front of the Devi by the priests or by elders. This is considered to be auspicious. In Bengali it is called “Haate Khori”. Books are also kept at the feet of the Goddess. All the above Pujas are celebrated in various forms in different parts of our country by different community but the key theme everywhere is ‘Shakti’. Ma Durga is depicted in her glorious persona killing “Mahishasura”, the most evil Demon, with the trident in her hand. Bengali tradition of Durga Puja is weaved around Ma Parvati’s entire family since Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesha are known to be her children according to mythology. Thus beneath one canopy; wealth, knowledge, beauty and wisdom are also worshipped. Durga Puja is the biggest festival for Bengalis yet millions of Non Bengali devotees join the Puja with equal fun and flair. Bengali style of worshipping is a mix of “Shakti & Peace”. Durga Puja is a family Puja and creates a great bond within the family as well as the community and showers a message of love for each other. Vijaya Dashami is the last day of Puja and the day has many stories of its being but for Bengalis, this is the day of bidding farewell to the Goddess who returns to her eternal abode along with her family. The time before the immersion is dedicated to married women who play vermilion with each other seeking blessings from Goddess to bestow long life to their spouse and family. This in Bengali is known as “Sindur Khela”. In the evening people exchange good wishes by hugging each other and celebrate by exchanging sweets which continues for many days. The reverberating sound of Dhaak (a special drum used in Bengal) and sound of conk shell dominates the Puja days and creates a tremendous emotional bonding amongst the Bengalis.

An extremely dedicated BCA Executive Committee tirelessly works year after year, joined by many volunteers; to make the celebration flawless and enjoyable; to the minutest detail. Many selfless Patrons contribute generously and they deserve our highest gratitude as without them the scale of Durga Puja will remain miniscule and probably a non event. Many more sponsors are showing interest in actively providing funds through various schemes of sponsorship and we welcome and thank them from the bottom of our heart. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Noida Administration for extending support year after year.

Traditionally Bengalis buy new clothes and get rid of old ones; and can easily be identified in the mob. One will be astonished to see the crowds pouring over the merchandize brought for special sale from all over the country and even from Bangladesh during these days. Hence this is a great opportunity for the merchants to earn good money. Wearing new clothes also signifies leaving old pains and agonies and start life with gaiety once again.

We have a vision to include all communities to participate in the grandeur of the Pujas so that the Pujas become a truly socio religious cultural event for all. We appeal to all communities to come and join us by taking membership and actively participate in the evolution of the celebration. We intend to create a United Sector 62 and exhibit a national responsibility of equality amongst all. All readers are welcome at our Pandal in Sector 62, B Block Park this year and take Ma Durga’s blessings. 

Durga Puja – Background

Ma Durga epitomizes “Shakti” and nine forms of Shakti are worshipped during Navratri. The nine forms are Durga, Amba (Jagadamba), Annapoorna, , Bhairavi, Chandi (Chandika), Bhavani, Mookambika, Bhadrakali, and Sarvamangala not necessarily in this order. She is also known by several other names like Bhawani, Basanti, Tara, Sati and Jagadhatri. To explain it a little more she is Bhawani, the symbol of life; she is Sati, the object of death; she is Basanti the heralder of spring and in the mightiest form she is Durga, the ten armed weapon carrying female form, the destroyer of evil. She is also the mother of bounty and wealth, beauty and knowledge in the form of Parvati and her children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh. All these Gods and Goddesses are worshipped in different seasons and by different communities in different ways.

If one has to understand the Shiva and Durga relationship, Durga is the doer of all actions which Shiva plans by emission of infinite energy through Durga. Durga is the manifestation of Shiva’s cosmic deeds who otherwise is motionless and involved into his eternal Samadhi. Durga is the energy of Shiva and Shiva is the body of Durga, both have no existence without each other. The Sanskrit meaning of Durga is Fort and thus is inaccessible. Durga, also called Divine Mother, is believed to protect mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger and ego. Thus the Durga Puja becomes so important to Hindus. Indian mythology is basically a philosophy that induces people to focus on these evils and vow to eliminate them by worshipping the Goddess, expecting salvation and purification of mind and soul.

According to some mythologies, Durga exists as the skin of Parvati that peels off whenever evil has to be destroyed. This probably relates her to Shiva more ominously. Durga though exists in female form but she with the blessings of all Gods assumes the powers of all male Gods.

Mahishasura, a demon earned the favour of lord Shiva through long and severe penance. Lord Shiva, pleased with the devotion of the demon, blessed him with a boon that no man or deity would be able to kill him. Empowered with the boon, Mahishasura started his reign of terror over the Universe and people were killed mercilessly. He even attacked the abode of the Gods. The war between Gods and demons lasted a hundred years, in which Mahishasura was the leader of the Asuras or demons and Indra was the chief of the Gods. In this battle the army of the Gods was defeated by the powerful demons. When Mahishasura conquered the gods, he became their leader. 

Gods prayed to Shiva and panic struck approached Brahma, the creator of universe. Brahma took Gods to Shiva and Vihnu. On hearing the dastardly act of Mahishasur and his demon army, pure energy dissipated from Brhama, Vishnu and Shiva in the form of a divine light that concentrated at one point and took the shape of Goddess Durga in a female form. Simultaneously the divine energy of all Gods also merged into the fierce light. Her face was from the light of Shiva, her ten arms were from Vishnu and her feet from Brahma. Mythology keeps on telling that the tresses were formed from the light of Yama (god of death) and the two breasts were formed from the light of Moon, the waist from the light of Indra (the king of gods), the legs and thighs from the light of Varun (god of oceans), and hips from the light of Bhoodev (Earth), the toes from the light of Surya (Sun God), fingers of the hand from the light of the Vasus (the children of Goddess river Ganga) and nose from the light of Kuber (the keeper of wealth for the Gods). The teeth were formed from the light of Prajapati (the lord of creatures), the Triad of her eyes was born from the light of Agni (Fire God), the eyebrows from the two Sandhyas (sunrise and sunset), the ears from the light of Vayu (god of Wind). Thus from the energy of these gods, as well as from many other gods, was formed the goddess Durga.

The gods then gifted the goddess with their weapons and other divine objects to help her in her battle with the demon, Mahishasura. Lord Shiva gave her a trident while Lord Vishnu gave her a disc. Varuna, gave her a conch and noose, and Agni gave her a spear. From Vayu, she received arrows. Indra, gave her a thunderbolt, and the gift of his white-skinned elephant Airavata was a bell. From Yama, she received a sword and shield and from Vishwakarma (god of Architecture), an axe and armor. The god of mountains, Himavat gifted her with jewels and a lion to ride on. Durga was also given many other precious and magical gifts, new clothing, and a garland of immortal lotuses for her head and breasts. Thus she became a symbol of fierce beauty.

Having equipped with all these, Durga trampled the universe and marched to the heaven. The reverberation soon was felt by Mahisashura and his demon army. She finished the demons with her might in no time and had the power to replenish her soldiers from her breath. Mahisashur was scared, shocked and enraged and decided to engage with Durga by assuming the form of a fierce buffalo. Mahisashur assumed many features but could not escape the wrath of Durga who ultimately threw him on the ground with her left leg, grasped his head in one hand, pierced him with her trident held in another and beheaded him with her sword held in yet another hand. 

Durga’s tale continued in her various forms. She killed Chanda and Munda the two generals of Shumbha and Nishumbha who also ruled the heaven. This time she took the form of Kali. In Shumbha and Nishumbha’s army there was a demon called Raktabeeja. A drop of blood falling from his body will produce many more Raktabeejas. Kali swallowed Raktabeeja and ended the reproduction process. After this Shumbha and Nishumbha also were killed and another evil was destroyed. Killing of Chanda and Munda the two powerful of the asuras, gave Kali the name Chamunda. This is how many tales are narrated explaining how Goddess Durga wiped out the Asuras and brought peace in the heaven.

Durga is also seen as Sati (Uma) and Parvati, the two consorts of Lord Shiva but at different times. All three are worshipped at different times and in different contexts but are different body forms of Durga only.

Sati (Uma) was the first-born daughter of king Daksha, one of the prime ancestors of mankind. Sati, right from her childhood, started worshipping Lord Shiva as her would-be husband. Shiva, being pleased with the worship of Sati, came to marry her. Daksha did not like this tiger-skin clad groom with ash and dirt over all of his body. Sati however got married to Shiva against her father's wishes. King Daksha, later on, arranged for a yagna (worshipping a holy fire) where everyone except Shiva was invited. Sati, despite Shiva's objections went to attend the yagna and was subsequently subjected to insulting remarks made by her father. Not being able to bear this insult, Sati immolated herself in sacrificial fire. Hearing this news Shiva flew in a rage and reached there with his blazing trident and destroyed the sacrificial altar and beheaded king Daksha. Then, lifting up Sati's body, he started his violent dance, Tandava -the dance of destruction. This shook the entire universe violently and terrified the entire creation. Seeing this Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra (divine disc) to cut off Sati's body into pieces while Shiva held on to it and kept dancing. As the last of her pieces fell from Shiva's shoulder, he was finally pacified. Shiva then restored life to Daksha using a goa

Noida Sector 51 Durga Puja

Noida Sector 51 Durga Puja

Kendriya Vihar Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity 

(Noida Sector 51)

Sarbojonin Durga Puja Samity

SDPS TRUST

About Us

AIMS & OBJECTIVES:

The objectives for which this trust is established are:

1 To organize Durga Puja Celebrations annually along with cultural functions.

2 Any other religious puja like Laxmi, Kali &Saraswati Puja and any such puja on festival days.

3 To organize cultural programs and events involving various Indian traditional and contemporary cultural activities.

4 To organize efforts to maintain and perpetuate Indian culture among the youth.

5 To provide food & clothing, to promote women welfare/ health programs.

6 To promote, assist, and/or maintain all activities by whomsoever carried on or wherever carried on in India in conformity with the objects of the Trust and are conducive to the well being and general welfare of the nature are conductive for advancement of any object or objects of General Public, utility not involving/carrying on any activity for profit.

7 To engage, support and maintain charitable work in the field of education to eradicate illiteracy by providing / supporting basic education, health care to empower the socially and economically weaker section of society.

8 To support the physically or mentallychallenged persons and to provide them assistance in their education, food, clothing and other necessary help.

9 To grant relief and assistance to the needy / sick persons and to distribute relief material, medicines, food, water etc. in the places affected from natural calamity like flood, drought, famine and war etc. either independently or jointly with any Government or Semi-Government agencies or Association of similar object, out of its own funds or collected from outside by way of donation, grants, or contribution etc.

10 To engage in the activities for the welfare and up-liftmen of women particularly widows, old aged and those belonging to lower strata of society.

11 To take up effective but reasonable and lawful steps for the eradication of social evils such as Dowry System, Wastage of money in various function, use of intoxicating drugs, Child Marriage (Bal Vivah ) and Child Labour etc.

12 To arrange and manage marriage programs for needy and poor girls/women.

13 To arrange and manage the training programme in Fine Arts, Crafts, Music, Painting, Yoga, Physical Education for the benefit of general public. To promote / preserve Indian culture, Traditions, Arts, Crafts etc and popularizing the same. Also to carry on the activities of arranging concerts, exhibitions and shooting cinematography films for the furtherance objects of the Trust.

14 To provide and arrange entertainment, sports and other programs/activities for the benefit of students & general public.

15 To establish, develop, run, support, maintain, take-over, construct, alter, improve, manage and control of Religious Precincts, Old-age Home, yoga and Meditation Centre, Naturopathy Center, Orphanage Home, Ashram, Dharamshala, Shelters, Community Centers for the benefit and use of the general public.

16 To print, publish and exhibit films, journals, magazines, periodicals, books, papers, news papers, pamphlets and advertisements, reports lectures and other reading materials and pictorial matters for the diffusion of useful knowledge and all other mass, contact programme like audio and audio-visuals, video cassettes or CDs etc for spreading of social and religious values as per the aim and objective of the Trust.

17 To organize Blood Donation Camp and to run ambulance services for service to mankind.

18 To educate people on HIV/AIDS and other such deadly diseases and arrange for awareness campaign for its prevention.

19 To acquire and take over all or any part of movable or immovable properties of any similar Trust, society or institution or any one else whosoever may be for the purpose of the Trust and to maintain such assets.

20 To receive/raise funds, through grants, aid, donations, subscriptions, sponsorship, presents, rent, gifts and loans or assistance in any other form for the fulfillment of aims & objectives of the Trust.

21 To undertake the conduct of regional, national, and international exhibition, seminars, conferences, workshops on rural development and economy.

22 To receive financial and non-financial assistance from any Government, Government and Non-Government organizations, International agencies/ organization, Banks and other legal entities or individuals, as permitted by rules of the Government of India.

23 To manage, purchase and deal with movable and immovable properties of the Trust keeping in the interest of aims and objects of the Trust.

24 To invest funds and help investment of any funds in the modes of investments from time to time which is in terms of Income Tax Act, 1961 or any other law for the time being in force and subsequent amendments thereof from time to time.

25 All the activities of the Trust shall be non-profitable and shall be conducted on “No Profit - No loss basis”.

26 The objectives of the Trust are for charitable purpose without distinction of caste, creed, colour or sex (gender) and as per rules regulations of the Government of India.

About Durga Puja

Bengalis are amazingly colorful people and you cannot keep them away from festivity, food and adda. They are widely known for their strong cultural roots and community celebrations. Probably the most enticing part of the year for a Bengali is the Durga Puja- the 5 day festivity that has a perfect blend of Puja, dance, food, shopping and fun. Every one of us, wherever in the world we may be wants to be at home to celebrate this auspicious occasion with our family and friends. Come autumn, the atmosphere in each Puja Pandal becomes absolutely magical and it is full of festive fragrance which no Bengali family would want to miss. One of the prominent and immensely popular Durga Puja that has amalgamated the true essence of Durga Puja along with modern vibes is the Sarbojanin Durga Puja of Kendriya Vihar-2, Sector-82, Noida. Starting in 2005, we have been successfully organizing ‘Sarbojanin Durga Puja’ every year. Our Durga Puja celebrations started on a very humble scale and today, it has grown into a huge joyous affair attracting people from all parts of Noida and NCR. Apart from Durga Puja Otsav, we also celebrate, with equal gaiety and fervor, Basanti Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Poila Boisakh (Bengali New Year) and Pochisay Baoisakh ( Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary).

We, the Probasi Bengalis have our own canvas and colors to define our life. We have painted our life with traditional colors as well as colors from the region we live. Though we stay far away from West Bengal, we Bengalis in Noida are no way different from the people of West Bengal when it comes to celebrating Durga Puja. We, the Probasi Bengalis have imbibed the actual traditional rituals in our Puja and also the festivity mood of the area we live in. Our Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti is a bunch of hardworking creative people who create a unique theme every year and the best part is that all the themes till date have been appreciated by people across Noida and NCR. Our Puja stands apart not only for its themes but also for its cultural activities, sports, bhog, stalls and to top it all the enthusiasm. You will be delighted to know that the residents of Kendriya Vihar and adjoining areas join us in this grand celebration and without their cooperation and participation this puja wouldn’t have materialized in the first place. Our Durga Puja idols are a ‘must watch’ for a devotee as you can get a feel of the ‘Divine Mother’ in it. Apart from the beautiful idols, the stunning Pandal also looks eye-catching and most of the time, professional artists are hired from Kolkata to decorate it. One of the major attractions at our pandal is the 'dhunuchi nritya'. Dhunuchi is a clay lamp in which coconut coir are burnt with incense powder. Devotees both men, women dance with it in front of Maa Durga as an offering along with the rhythmic drumming of dhak. This event is covered by various TV channels.

We provide a great platform to budding artists and amateur child artists to showcase their talent on stage. We also entertain our audience with performances from professional artists who come from various parts of our country. The cultural programs are broadcasted live by local cable TV. We organize ‘Ananda mela’ on Maha Panchami where ladies from our society participate in a friendly competition with their homemade delicacies. It’s a great cozy and fun-filled time for every resident where they get a chance to gorge on sumptuous delicacies of various parts of India. Drawing competition, poetry recitation, conch blowing, candle lighting, dance competition, musical chairs and so many other activities keep the children, women and men engaged and entertained. Do not miss the Bhog which is served daily from Maha Shashti onwards to all people blended with loads of love. Bhog (or the offering to Maa Durga) is typically vegetarian food and comprises Khichudi (the Bengali version of Khichdi). The food is delightful and it has the aroma of Puja in it. Come and be a part of our celebrations and get enthralled.

Mela Ground Durga Puja

Mela Ground Durga Puja CR Park

Durga Pooja Samiti, CR Park, Mela Ground

Email id: melaground@gmail.com

Started in 1976 under the auspicious patronage of Shri K.R. Sinha, Shri L.B. Bhowmick and Shri Naren Roy, today this is one of the biggest Durga Pujas in New Delhi.

The main attraction of this puja is its traditional approach. And, of course, the aplenty "bhog prasad" for one and all -- going beyond the barriers of cast and creed -- during all the four puja days. Special arrangements are made for the senior citizens.

A major attraction is a variety of cultural competitions that start a week before the Pujas. A good number of participants -- from two-year-young kids up to 50-year-old veterans -- compete in these contests.

The list includes poems, poetries, modern Bengali songs, Rabindra sangeet, sit and draw, cooking, conch blowing, musical chair, sports and even a football kicking contest for 40-plus veterans.

During the puja days the Mela Ground turns into a crowd-packed fair with lots of gizmos and resources of amusement.

CR Park Kali Mandir Society Durga Puja

CR Park Kali Mandir Society  Durga Puja

Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Society (Regd),

Mandir Complex, Chittaranjan Park, Delhi 

Bengali settlement in Delhi down the timeline

The first wave of Bengali settlers came when Calcutta and Delhi were first connected by train in 1864. With the shifting of capital to New Delhi in 1911, the shifting to government employees migrated to Delhi. Initially employees of central government departments like Post and Telegraph, Government of India Press, Accountant General of Central Revenues (AGCR) and Railways settled in Timarpur; thereafter in 1924, another phase of government housing came up near Gole Market for employees of the Secretariat. Overtime many employees after retirement settled in Karol bagh and WEA, and later in South Delhi. 

Fallout of Partition of Bengal in 1947

In 1954, an association was formed for the refugees from the then East Bengal who were displaced from their homes during the Partition of India and the associated Partition of Bengal (1947). A large group of government officers hailing from the erstwhile East Pakisthan migrated to Delhi and lobbied for a residential colony. Leading roles were taken by Chandra Kumar Mukherjee, Subodh Gopal Basumallik, Bimal Bhusan Chakraborty, and the then Chief Election Commissioner, Shyamaprasanna Senverma. In the 1967, 218 acre land was assigned in a barren rocky area now known as Chittaranjan Park. Applicants were required to provide some documentation of their refugee status, and were required to be "already residing and gainfully employed in the capital"; based on this, 2147 people were given plots of land, initially on lease for 99 years, but subsequently converted into a freehold ownership. The EPDP ('East Pakisthan Displaced Persons' Association) registered in 1960 had key role in handling allotment and welfare of the habitation. It continues to be the Apex RWA in CR Park today.

The original layout had the two-thousand odd plots, divided into eleven blocks A-K, along with a number of markets and cultural spaces. However, in the 1990s, 714 displaced families were accommodated among those who had not been able to meet the earlier deadline. This resulted in new blocks, called M, N, O, K-1, K-2, Pocket 40 (referred to as Navapalli), Pocket 52 (referred to as Dakhinpalli ) and Pocket-K. The main thoroughfare of the colony is Bipin Chandra Pal Marg. Notable Institutions which grew up over the years are- a branch of the Raisina Bengali School, Kali Mandir (also called the Shiv Mandir), Bangiya Samaj, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Memorial, Bipin Chandra Pal Memorial Trust, Purbashree Mahila Samity,Aparajita Mahila samity, Shri Shri lokenath Ashram.

The colony was founded with plots going exclusively to migrants from East Bengal; but over time, the demographics has become a little more pan-Indian, though it continues to attract other Bengalis in general. Most of the residents are eminent ex-government servants, scholars, professors, teachers and other professionals With an estimated 2000 Bengali families , it has emerged as ‘mini Kolkata ‘ in the capital. The explosive growth of South Delhi property prices and the aging of the original land allottees is resulting in an ongoing demographic diversification.

D Block, CR Park Durga Puja

D Block, CR Park - D-Block Durga Puja

info@dblockdurgapuja.in

Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava, “Festival of Durga”) or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It refers to all the six days observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Nabami and Vijayadashami. The dates of Durga Puja celebrations are set according to the traditional Hindu calendar and the fortnight corresponding to the festival is called Devi Paksha. Devi Paksha is preceded by Mahalaya, the last day of the previous fortnight Pitri Paksha,, and is ended on Kojagori Lokkhi Puja Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus, Durga Puja festival epitomises the victory of Good over Evil.

The Durga puja has been celebrated since the medieval period, and has evolved and adapted to the world as time passed. A considerable literature exists around Durga in the Bengali language and its early forms, including avnirnaya (11th century), Durgabhaktitarangini by Vidyapati (a famous Maithili poet of 14th century), but the goddess Durga was not fully integrated into the Hindu pantheon, primarily in Bengal, in the 16th century. Early forms of Durgostavs (Durga festivals) were primarily private worship in personal residences with the use of musical instruments such as the mridanga, mandira, and smakhya.

Today’s Puja, however, goes far beyond religion. Visiting the pandals recent years, one can only say that Durgapuja is the largest outdoor art festival on earth. The music, dancing, and art displayed and performed during the Durga puja played an integral part in connecting the community in Bengal, and eventually across India and the world. In the 1990s, a preponderance of architectural models came up on the pandal exteriors, but today the art motif extends to elaborate interiors, executed by trained artists, with consistent stylistic elements, carefully executed and bearing the name of the artist.

The sculpture of the sculpture itself has evolved. The worship always depicts Durga with her four children, and occasionally two attendant deities and some banana-tree figures. In the olden days, all five sculptures would be depicted in a single frame, traditionally called pata. Since the 1980s however, the trend is to depict each sculpture separately.

From the medieval period up through present day, the Durga puja celebrates the goddess and brings the Hindu community together by integrating modernised aspects of entertainment and technology, while still maintaining the religious worship.

Co-operative Durga Puja CR Park, K-BLOCK

Co-operative Durga Puja CR Park, K-BLOCK

Block K Chittranjan Park Rd

Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity will be celebrating its 40th Durgaotsav from the 18th october to the 22nd October at the Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Cooperative Ground, K-block, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi.

In keeping with our practice of theme-based pandals, this year we will portray RESONANCE through a brilliant creative use of sound, light & colours. The Divine appearance of Maa Durga in her rhythmic steps creates a Harmonic Resonance in the atmosphere that flows through our body & soul. We all respond to the divine vibration resonating within ourselves that makes us pure, prudent & harmonious. We learn the metaphor of living by virtue of the wisdom that evolves through these vibrations.

History of Cooperative Ground Durga Puja
While the 1st Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Delhi was celebrated in Timarpur in 1909; this was discontinued after a couple of years & then started again. The Kashmere Gate Puja started in 1910 & continues till date and regarded as the Oldest Durga Puja in Delhi NCR. With increasing settlements of Bengali residents in Delhi few more Durga Puja got added to the list in 50’s & 60’s primarily the prominent one’s like New Delhi Kali Bari, Mata Sundari Road, Karol Bagh Puja.

In 60’s under a special allocated program, Chittaranjan Park by the name of EPDP Colony came into existence. It was assigned as a Bengali Colony and people residing in various part of Delhi moved in to this New Bengali residential area.

The 70’s witnessed the start of Durga Puja celebrations in Chittaranjan Park.

The year 1975, saw the birth of the Cooperative Ground Puja in the Avtaar that we know of it today. This was the year that the Puja started in the present ground albeit it was only by 1997, that the entire ground was made use of.

The year 1994 is significant in the history of our Puja as this is the year when we introduced the concept of Mega Pandals by building a replica of Kolkata’s iconic Victoria Memorial. These were made primarily of stretched cloth on bamboo frame.

Thereafter, other replicas followed :
1995 : Puri’s Jaganath Temple
1996 : Bangalore’s Vidhaan Souda
1997 : Sarnath Temple
1998 : Bangladesh’s Radha Swami Temple

We moved to theme based Pandals from 2004 when we created a record by building a replica of a Cave which resembled the Kedarnath with a waterfall of 60 feet and our Idol was of a height of 24 feet. This record of the tallest Idol in Delhi stands till date.

Other themes followed as did awards :
2005 : pandal built with plates, bowls & cups – awarded Best Pandal & Idol in Delhi from the Times of India (TOI) under their Durga Devi Namastute programme
2006 : once again we were conferred the Best Idol
2007 : our theme of Terracotta Idol & Pandal won us the Best Idol
2008 : was the theme of a yesteryears’ Zamindaari house where we once again won the Best Idol
2009 : TOI made a Special Mention of our Astradaan theme, wherein we had portrayed the various Gods providing the Astra or weapons to the Devi.
2010 : this year we dedicated our Puja to the 150th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore with a depiction of Kunthibaari - his house in Shilaidaha Bangladesh. This won us the Best Pandal.
2011 : Cooperative Ground Puja Samiti, had a wilderness and nature theme. The idol was made of clay from the Ganges & the Yamuna rivers and natural colours (limestone for white & turmeric for yellow) with an artificial waterfall as the backdrop. Mist fans and the sound of flowing water gave the Pandal the feel of a cave. This won us another prize from TOI.
2012 : the theme this year was Bamboos from Bengal & Assam which won us the Best Green Pandal award.
2013 : our theme was the empowerment of women which was inspired by the extreme cases of atrocities against women that took place in Delhi in that year. This was our small tribute to the courage of the women who have stood up to take on the perpetrators. We depicted the courage of contemporary Women in relation to the Mother Goddess & the Female Shakti from Indian mythology.

Over the last almost 4 decades, we have developed a uniqueness that Cooperative Ground Puja Samity is proud of :
Our Innovative themes in both the Idol & Pandal that changes every year
Our strong belief in Eco Friendliness
Our Food Court attracts droves of people, not only nearby residents but from other Puja Committees of Delhi due to it’s varied and delicious offering
Around 15 thousand people eat Bhog every day during the Puja
Over 10 lakh footfalls attracted every year

Last 40 years, we have seen many renown Artists perform at our Puja Ground. Some of them are :
Late Hemanta Mukherjee
Late Manna De
Arati Mukherjee
Amit Kumar
Usha Uthup
Anjan Datta
Nachiketa
Purna Das Boul
Bhakta Das Boul
Indian Ocean
Porosh Pathor
Chandra Bindu
Kolkata Youth Choir & many others

The Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity has, over the years, proactively contributed to many CSR activities like :
Provided an ambulance, computers & monetary contributions to local socio-cultural-religious bodies
Paid for the education of 10 under-privileged students
Actively contributed during the various natural disasters

The Puja Samity believes in promoting holistic development of the children of the community and organizes various sports, painting, elocution, singing competitions as well as other interactive events before the Puja celebrations to hone & encourage local talent. This actually precedes the Puja celebrations by more than a month & is extremely coveted, with their participation, not only by residents of Chittaranjan Park but by people all over Delhi.

We maintain the Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Cooperative Puja Ground throughout the year for the community residents to use as a park as well as a playground for the children of the neighbouring residences.

B-Block CR Park Durga Puja

B-Block Durga Puja

CR Park Durga Puja Samity (Registered)

B- Block Puja Ground 

Our Puja Committee, Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja Samity (Regd.) established in the year 1976 by a group of residents charged with firm commitment, religious faith and traditional grandeur. Today our Puja has become one of the largest Durga Puja in Delhi and lacs of people come around to see the replica of the temples / religious institutions prepared at fever pitch. 

Our Puja Committee is always at the helm of super creativity and adds a feather to their cap with innovative ideas. Several multinationals and Indian companies are vying with each to sponsor activities. The local people are also coming forward with huge donations to join in the elite group.

Ours is a socio-cultural non-profit making body and one of our primary objectives is to organise Durga Puja every year. Each year, we house Goddess Durga inside a replica of one of the famous places of worship. In 1993, Dakshineshwar Temple’s replica was built and co-incided with the centenary celebration of Swami Vivekananda’s immortal 1893 Chicago speech. The imposing 80 feet structure attracted the attention of television and print media.

In 1994, we built a replica of Belur Math (Sri Ramakrishna Temple) which was 80 feet in height. On one side of this magnificent structure was the 30 feet high Sri Ma Saradamani Devi Memorial Temple. On the other side was a replica of Swami Vivekananda Temple, 40 feet high. The three temples were a humble tribute to three of the greatest social reformers of modern India.

In 1995, the main structure, a replica of the proposed Ram Mandir, with dimensions of 150feet X 100feet X 90feet housed Goddess Durga in all her splendour.

In keeping with the Dussehra spirit, we also made huge models of Bhagwan Ram, his brother, Laxman and his foremost disciple, Hanuman, each 30 feet high.

In 1996, the main structure was a replica of the Durga Temple atop the Parvati Hill in Pune, Maharastra. The temple was built in 1750 by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao as a thanksgiving gesture to Ma Durga soon after his mother, Kashi Bai was miraculously cured of a chronic leg ailment.

In 1997, a replica of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat was constructed to educate the masses on the rich religious and cultural heritage of India.

In 1998, we made a replica of Sri Lakshmi Narayan Temple situated in Jaipur – a fitting tribute to the sculptural and architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Located at the 

base of Moti-Doongri Hills, this is surely one of the finest temples in contemporary times. We also made models of Bhagwan Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Hanuman.

All along, the central theme has been Ma Durga. In 1999, we constructed a very special pandal to allow the devotees to get a full view of Mother and her cosmic family consisting of Lakshmi, Saraswati, Karitik and Ganesh from any part of the ground.

In 2000, we depicted the nine different forms of our beloved Mother. This is possibly the first time that such an attempt was made.

In 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011, the cosmic family of the Mother was housed in all its splendour. 

Our focused attention remains on the Goddess of Shakti. Our Mother must look resplendent at all times. We are proposing to base the idols and the backdrops for the current year’s puja on a theme which takes us back to the time when the rajas and the landlords used to organize Durga Puja. We are aiming to create an ambience of those times. 

This year, we are celebrating the joyous event from Sunday, the 20th day of October, 2012 to Wednesday, the 24th day of October, 2012. This year’s Durga Puja is being dedicated to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 150th birthday celebrations. The occasion will be both informative and entertaining. Wide media coverage, both national & international, is expected. Hundreds of thousands of people, besides VIPs and social and spiritual leaders shall be participating in the celebrations as in the past.

Mayur Vihar Durga Puja, Delhi

Mayur Vihar Durga Puja, Delhi 

ANTARANGA, a socio-cultural Non Governmental Organization in Mayur Vihar Phase-I Extn., Delhi

History of Antaranga

Click to EnlargeOn 22nd August, 1993, a few Bengalis residing in Samachar Apartments, Vasant Apartments, Manas Apartments which were the first few Apartments constructed and residents started settling here from the late 80s and early 90s came together and held a meeting in the premises of Vasant Apartments with the intent to set up an organization catering to the cultural and social need of the Bengalee residents and their families in particular and the other communities in general.

Late Shri Pankaj Sarkar was chosen President & Shri Sovan Kr. Das as General Secretary. Elderly Shri Samir Maitra proposed the name of the organization as 'Antaranga' meaning the 'intimate and cordial'. Dr. Bimalendu Roy gave meaning to the Bengali alphabets of Antaranga ( see inset ) and Shri Suhrid Mukhopadhyay designed the logo of Antaranga. Antaranga was born with the objective of promoting the social and cultural need of the people and as natural fallout of every such Bengalee organization, the ensemble in the meeting decided to celebrate Durgapuja under the banner of 'Antaranga". From 1993, the journey of the organization towards its intended objective began.

In the year, 1997, 'Antaranga' was registered as a 'Society' under the Delhi Societies Registration Act. During the short span of the organisation's existence, apart from celebrating Bengalee festivals of Durgpuja, Kalipuja, Saraswatipuja and Bengali New Year's day, the organization has carried out various social activities namely 'cleanliness drive' in the local shopping complex area and donated cycle rickshaw for the disposal of garbage, financial assistance to meritorious poor students of a local Government School, health check up camps, blood donation camps are some of the few. The social activities are one regular mandate of the organization.

The Durgapuja and Kalipuja celebrations are held in the DDA Playground adjacent to Mayur Vihar Extension Metro Station. The celebrations are the one of the most popular mega events in Mayur Vihar, East Delhi area. Over the years, by providing a platform for local cultural activities, Antaranga has developed and nurtured many local budding talents. During the puja celebrations Antaranga provides opportunity to various local performing artistes as well as the renowned artistes from other parts of India.