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.