From 20th Oct to 24th Oct

Durga Puja 2023 by Aponjan

Best Durga Puja in Mira Bhayandar for the 16th consecutive year.

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maa durga illustration with children ganesh, lakshmi, saraswati and kartik

20^th OCT

Kalparambha, Akal Bodhan, Amantran and Adhivas

‘Bodhon or Akal Bodhon’ is to awaken and welcome Maa Durga as a guest. Maa is then given ‘Amantran’ or an invitation to accept the Navpatrika Puja to be performed on the next day.

Puja: 8:30am
Pushpanjali: 11:30am
Aarti: 12:30am
Prasad & Bhog Distribution: 1:00pm
Bodhan, Amantran & Adhibash: 7:00pm
Sandhya Arati: 7:30pm
Cultural Programme: 8:00pm

a person making durga maa murti illustration

people dancing with a dhunochi illustration

21^st OCT

Navpatrika Puja, Mahasnan, Prana Pratishthan

Navpatrika/Kolabou Puja - Nine plants bathed in holy water worshipped as Nav patrika. ‘Mahasnan’ – Maa is offered a symbolical bath by placing a mirror is to show her reflection. ‘Prana Pratishthan’ – Maa’s murti is consecrated with mantras.

Puja: 8:30am
Pushpanjali: 11:00am
Prasad & Bhog Distribution: 1:00pm
Sandhya Arati: 7:00pm
Cultural Programme: 8:00pm

22^nd OCT

Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja

Nine girls worshipped as nine forms of Maa called "Kumari Puja". Sandhi Puja, involving the offering of 108 lotuses and lighting of 108 lamps.

Maha Ashtami Puja: 8:30am
Pushpanjali: 11:00am
Maha Ashtami Aarti: 12:10pm
Prasad & Bhog Distribution: 1:00pm
Sandhi Puja: 4:54pm-5:42pm
Sandhya Arati: 7:00pm
Cultural Programme: 8:00pm

23^rd OCT

Durga Balidan, Navami Homa

Homa (Fire oblation)/Chandi Homa performed with versed from Durga Saptashati.

Puja: 8:30am
Pushpanjali: 11:10am
Prasad & Bhog Distribution: 1:00pm
Chandi Paath & Yagya: 1:30pm
Sandhya Arati: 7:30pm
Cultural Programme: 8:00pm

24^th OCT

Durga Visarjan, SindoorUtsav

The last day of this festival, marked by Sindoor Khela (for women) - where in married women applies vermillion to one another. and Kolakuli (for men).

Puja: 9:30am
Pushpanjali: 11:00am
Dodhi Karma & Darpan Bisarjan: 12:00pm
Prasad & Bhog Distribution: 12:30pm
Sindur Utsav: 1:00pm
Immersion: 4:00pm
Shantijal & Bijaya Sammelan: 9:00pm

We Bengalis' are scattered everywhere around the world. This particular category of Indian people has always made a name for themselves when it comes to wits and its application.

Another thing that can be associated with us Bengalis' is our celebrations. We enjoy our heart out when it comes to a festive occasion. We intend to maintain this informal contact with all probashi* Bengalis.

We are creating this opportunity for the Bengalis' to come closer and for other people interested in bengali culture to learn more about it. Aponjan.org will provide us a virtual platform to stay in touch with "Bangla Kristi**" throughout the world.

Aponjan is celebrating it’s 15th Durga Puja this year. Come join us in our celebrations.

English translation for Bengali words used:
* Probashi - Bengali living outside West Bengal
**Bangla Kristi - Bengali Culture

Core Committee
(2023-2024)

Mr. Anup Bera
Mr. Sisir Jalui
Mr. Subir Paul
Mrs. Pinki Paul
Mrs. Koli Nandi
Mr. Dev Mondal
Mr. Raja Ghosh
Mr. Asit Mondal
Mr. Arun Mondal
Mrs. Aparna Paul
Mr. Susanta Maiti
Mr. Kaushik Goon
Mr. Sanjay Ghosh
Mr. Tapan Tikadar
Mr. Debashish Das
Mr. Shankar Bhuia
Mr. Bholanath Kha
Mr. Pradeep Ghosh
Mr. Purnendu Dhara
Mr. Sambhu Kumar Das
Mr. Krishnakali Dandapat

Cultural Committee

Mrs. Koli Nandi
Mr. Asit Mondal
Mrs Papiya Nath
Mrs. Pushpita Das
Ms. Mayurika Nandi
Mrs. Chandana Mondal

Bhog Committee

Mr. Boku Ghosh
Mr. Pallab Ghara
Mr. Tarun Mallick
Mr. Dudhkumar Das
Mr. Mahadev Santra

Liaisoning Committee

Mr. Deepak Pandit
Mr. Babulal Sharma

Souvenir Committee

Mr. Raja Ghosh
Mr. Asit Mondal
Mr. Sanjib Nandi
Mrs. Pushpita Das

Puja Ritual Incharge

Mr. Bholanath Kha

Puja Stage Committee

Mrs. Soma Ghosh
Mrs. Geeta Ghosh

Purohit

Ashok Roy Chatterjee