Garden State Cultural Association
invites you, your family and friends to join in the celebration of
DURGA PUJA
at
Plainfield High School,
950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
on
Saturday, October 16,
& Sunday, October 17, 2010
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New Jersey Durga Puja Committee of Kallol
Cordially invites you with your family and friends to participate in our 2010
Durga Puja Celebration
Durga Puja will be held on October 15, 16 & 17, 2010
At the Ukranian Church and Cultural Center in Somerset, New Jersey
Registration Information
Over the last several years we have had a large increase in the number of people attending Kallol’s Durga Puja which we are very happy about. Unfortunately, as you know, the Ukranian Center Hall has limited accommodation in the main hall. We have had to restrict entry in the main hall in the previous years in compliance with township rules and fire codes. So like the last few years we are introducing an online registration system to provide you with an opportunity for pre-registration which will guarantee entry. We may not be able to admit you without pre-registration if we reach capacity. Online registration will begin on September 20, 2010 at http://www.kallol.com
Suggested Donations
Kallol Member’s: $60.00
Non- Member’s: $65.00
Student with ID: $40.00
Children [12-18 YRS]: $30.00
Children [Below 12 YRS]: Free
Patrons: $200 includes 2 badges
Sponsors: $500.00 includes family bagdes upto 4
Grand Sponsors: $1000.00 includes family bagdes upto 4 & complimentary 2 nights hotel room
(Reserved seating area for Patrons, Sponsors & Grand sponsors)
Program Schedule
Friday, October 15, 2010
Mahasasthi and Mahasaptami
Puja: 2:00 p.m. Anjali: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Cultural Program: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Mahaashtami & Sandhi
Puja: 10:30 a.m. Anjali: 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Cultural Program: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Mahanabami & Mahadashami
Puja: 11:00 a.m. Anjali: 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Cultural Program: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Kojagori Lakshmi Puja
Puja: 3:00 p.m.
Anjali : 4:00 p.m.
Vijaya Sammelani & Cultural Program : 6:30 p.m.
Dinner : 9:00 p.m.
Cultural Program Highlights*
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Fri, Oct 15, 2010: |
Parthasarathi Desikan ~ Classical Vocal |
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Sat, Oct 16, 2010: |
Jolly Mukherjee from Bolloywood and Koel Mukherjee of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Fame |
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Sun, Oct 17, 2010: |
Anirban Dasgupta & Sasha Ghosal |
*Subject to change
Venue & Directions
Venue
Ukranian Cultural Center, 135, Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Directions
From Interstate 287 North
Take exit 10 (Rt. 527 / Easton Avenue)
Go right towards Bound Brook and turn left at the first traffic light onto Davidson Avenue
The Ukranian Cultural Center and parking will be to your right
From Interstate 287 South
Take exit 10 for New Brunswick / Easton Avenue
Turn left onto Easton Avenue and go underneath the highway I-287
Turn left at the first light onto Davidson Avenue
The Ukranian Cultural Center and parking will be to your right
From Route 18
Take Route 18 from Rt 1 towards New Brunswick past the Raritan River and after the bridge, make a left at the first traffic light onto River Road
Go to the junction of I-287 and enter onto I-287 North
Then follow directions from above
Hotel Information
Kallol of NJ’s official partner for Durga Puja 2010 is Madison Suites Hotel. The hotel is located at about 5 minute driving distance from the venue and features spacious rooms with microwave and refrigerators in all rooms and the rate below also includes free continental breakfast. Follow details below to make your reservations with the hotel directly. In order to get Kallol’s discounted rate you will need to mention “Kallol DP 2010” during reservations and show them a copy of your registration during check in.
11 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Official Hotel of Kallol’s New Jersey Durga Puja 2010
For reservations please call (732) 563-1000. Be sure to mention “KALLOL DP 2010” in order to receive this discount. You can visit them on the web athttp://www.madisonsuitesnj.com
Special Rates:
Oct 15 & 16, 2010
$60 + tax Standard rooms
$80 + tax Bi-Level Suites
Oct 14 & 17, 2010
$55 + tax Standard rooms
$75 + tax Bi-Level Suites
Few minutes ago an old friend of mine called to wish me for the upcoming Durga Puja festivals. He said, “It’s Mahasasthi in Kolkata today!” I wished him back, but it occurred to me that it’s Mahasashti everywhere, not only in Kolkata. When I reminded him, he laughed and said, “Yes indeed. But our Sasthi starts on coming Friday!” And he is absolutely right. Our Pujo in New Jersey (I am referring to the Kallol Durga Pujo which we both attend), starts on October 15th, Friday evening and that’s our Mahasasthi. The thought does give me some consolation that Pujo is yet to start and we have few more days to look forward too. But my friends and family in Kolkata have started enjoying their Pujo. They have started posting photos of their favorite idols on Facebook and Orkut, sending Pujo greetings through emails and expressing their joy and merriment. ETV Bangla is taking us through the streets of Kolkata and the online newspapers and magazines giving us day by day commentary of the Pujo happenings. And we cannot deny that this does cause a bit of a tinge in our hearts. Continue reading
