Durga Puja 2023
Oct 21, 2023 - Sugar Creek Elementary School, Verona
Durga Puja on October 21, 2023
Bengali Association of Madison will be celebrating the most glorious festival of the year on Saturday October 21st, 2023. Please join us for celebrating Durga Puja. As a BAM tradition, Morning puja and Prasad is free for all.
Location
Sugar Creek Elementary School, 740 N Main St, Verona, WI 53593
Magazine
This year also we will be publishing our annual magazine "শিউলি প্রনাম" (Shiuli Pranam). The deadline for content submission is October 10, 2023. Please email articles, advertisements, and greetings to: Ranjit Dasgupta or Sanglap Roy. Please use "[DP23-Magazine]" in the email subject.
In order to organize and prepare for an event of this extent we are seeking your help. Please sign up here.
Cultural Program
As always, a cultural program is an integral part of BAM events, where we look forward to showcasing our local talents. Currently, we are looking for your active participation in the cultural program. Please contact Arkadipta Bakshi (or email bengali.assoc.madison@gmail.com) if you are interested in participating. Please include "DP23-cultural" in your email subject. We will send out email requesting for participation to all BAM members.
Schedule (tentative)
9.30 am Puja
11.00 am Pushpanjali and Children's activity
12.00 pm Prasad
12.30 pm Lunch (Vegetarian) -
Khichuri, Panchmiseli tarkari, Chatney, Payes and Chamcham.
2.00 pm Sindoor Utsab, Dhunuchi Dance
5.00 pm Snacks (Jhalmuri, Pakora)
5.30 pm Cultural Program
8:00 pm Dinner (Malai Kofta, Chicken curry, Paneer Butter masala (veg only), Choley, Peas Pulao, Naan, Papad and Kheer kadam)
Purchase Tickets
Ticket sale will close by 8am Oct 18, 2023.
We got an overwhelming response from the community. Thank you! To ensure an enjoyable Durga Puja experience for everyone, we will stop the ticket sale early this year, and might not sell any tickets at the door.
Note: To purchase multiple tickets, enter information for one person at a time. You'll be able to view the cart total, before making final purchase. Early bird discount ended on Oct 15.
Adults (above 12 years):
Full day pass: $40 (early bird); $45
Lunch only: $22 (early bird); $25
Dinner only: $30 (early bird); $35
Students - Flat rate (Early bird): $25 and $35
Kids (6-12 years, flat rate): $15 (early bird); $20
Kids (below 6): free.
Sponsor
We welcome BAM patrons to donate or sponsor for Durga Puja event. To advertise in our annual magazine Shiuli Pranam (শিউলি প্রণাম ). If you are interested please contact us.
Sponsorship flyer (pdf) Deadline: Oct 10, 2023.
Puja Greetings
You can send your greetings “Happy Durga Puja....”, “শুভ বিজয়ার প্রীতি ও শুভেচ্ছা জানাই” etc. through Shiuli Pronam magazine. Send email to
bengali.assoc.madison@gmail. com for details.