Welcome to Durga Puja 2024!
We are delighted to invite you to our annual Durga Puja celebrations, a vibrant festival that honors the Divine Mother, Goddess Durga. This year we begin our festivities with Mahalaya, marking the advent of the Goddess and setting the tone for the auspicious days ahead.
Mahalaya: The Prelude to Durga Puja
Mahalaya is a significant day of the year, celebrated when Goddess Maa Durga is believed to descend from Kailash Parvat to Earth. This day also commemorates her victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of truth and the assurance that good will ultimately prevail over evil.
We cordially invite everyone to this event so that we can unite together and celebrate this auspicious day.
Date: October 4 2024 @ 7 pm
Location: BAC Mandir
4315 26th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 0E1
Durga Puja Celebrations
We are excited to share with you that we will be organizing Durga Puja 2024 on October 12th, 13th, and 14th! So mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details!
Location: Highwood Centre, 128 5 Ave SW, High River, AB
Puja Details
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS: Prasad/lunch and dinner will be served.
PAYMENT, SUBSCRIPTION, RSVP:
- EARLY BIRDS (RSVP & PAYMENT Mandatory by Sunday, 06-Oct-2024):
- Members/ Non-Members: Family (max 4) $150 and Single $75
- One-day Family (max 4) $75 and one-day single $50
- Student family (max 4) $100 and single $50
- One-day Student family (max 4) $50 and one-day student single $25
- AFTER 06-Oct-2024:
- Members/ Non-Members: Family (max 4) $200, Single $100
- One-day Family (max 4) $100 and one-day single $75
- Student family (max 4) $125 and student single $75
- One-day Student family (max 4) $75 and one-day student single $50
** Please note: If you are attending one-day, please specify which day you will be attending (Saturday, Sunday, or Monday).
This year, we will be following a very strict wristband policy. Wristbands will be provided based on the RSVP, so please ensure that you send us your RSVP by October 6. All wristbands will be provided at the event.
RSVP: Please email to info@bacalgary.org with the number of Adults, Youths (12 to 18 years) & Minors (4 to 12 years) of your family or inform you are single. The last day to RSVP is on October 6.
MEMBERSHIP FEE: Family $50 and Single $25
New and discontinued members, please fill up and sign the membership form below. Please email the completed form to us for our signatures at info@bacalgary.org
Please note that existing members who have already filled this form before, do not need to submit the form again.
Membership Fee & major part of Event Contribution will be Tax rebatable.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
- We encourage all invitees to e-transfer the above contribution to info@bacalgary.org
- Post your cheque in favor of Bengali Association of Calgary (not BAC) to: BENGALI ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 4315 26th Ave SE Calgary, AB, T2B 0E1
- Handover cheque to an EXECUTIVE or a TRUSTEE
We highly request advance payment and strongly discourage cash payment at the collection desk. We will provide receipts and Parboni at the reception desk during Puja days.
SPONSORS:
We request you to come forward with following Sponsor opportunity that includes Membership, Event Contribution and Donation:
PLATINUM: $1001.00 & ABOVE: Full Page Greetings in Parboni
GOLD: $751.00 to $1000.00: Full Page Greetings in Parboni
SILVER: $500.00 to $750.00: Half Page Greetings in Parboni
DONORS:
You can donate for Idol Mover (2X$300), Priest (5X$200), Flowers (5X$100), Puja Upokoron (5X$50) with your event contribution, Sari, Dhuti, etc.
BHOG:
Please let us know the day you want to bring the Bhog or evening loochi/ sweet.
STALLS: $200 + Event Contribution
If you or your friends are interested to put up a stall on 12th & 13th October please email by Sunday, September 29, 2024.
VOLUNTEERS:
This event cannot be successful and enjoyable without distinguished volunteers from set-up on 11th October to wrap-up on 14th October including Decoration, Puja Help, Food Preparation/ Distribution, Housekeeping, Hall Management, etc. Please email your name and cell phone # by Sunday, 6-Oct-2024 with your volunteering option.
We are proudly presenting to you, our artists for Durga Puja 2024. Come and join us on these two days, as we take you on a musical journey!
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla Sensation, Shirsha, will be performing on October 12 at 8:30pm. She has performed professionally across North America and India for over a decade, generating many fans and followers all over the world!
The melodious, Shan and Raina, will be performing on October 13 at 8:30pm! Shan and Raina have performed together in over 500 shows around the world and are known for delivering powerful performances!
