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35, K.K. ROY CHOWDHURY ROAD, “DWADASH MANDIR”, KOLKATA- 700 008.
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Established On the Year:1948
We, the members of 64th Year Durga Puja Committee take the opportunity to draw your kind attention that, like previous years, we are going to celebrate the 64th Year Festival (2012) in a grand manner at 35, K. K. Roy Chowdhury Road, Barisha, Kolkata - 700 008, the heart of all cultural activities of this locality and very much adjacent to "AAT CHALA", where the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury Family worship the Goddess Durga which bears the cultural heritage of the "City of Joy" KOLKATA and also appears in the package program "Puja Darshan" of Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal.
Theme of 2012 Durga Puja In an era swept by Theme Pujas, Barisha Sarbojanin Durgotsab stood apart with its traditional styles, as heritage forms a part of the ethos of the Puja. Barisha Sarbojanin Durgotsab is one of the oldest Puja of the locality and symbolizes a sign of traditional and cultural heritage maintaining its grandeur and dignity. Nowadays, when most of the Pujas are interested to go for theme based decoration, but we, the members of the Committee as well as the residents of the locality like to go traditional. Keeping at par with various upcoming innovative ideas, we try different things, no doubt, but it is more simple and traditional. We are not very supportive of the theme-based pandals either because instead of making Titanics and castles, it is more important to try to make the younger generation aware of the mythological relevance of Durga. We emphasize more on cultural side.
In an era swept by Theme Pujas, Barisha Sarbojanin Durgotsab stood apart with its traditional styles, as heritage forms a part of the ethos of the Puja. Barisha Sarbojanin Durgotsab is one of the oldest Puja of the locality and symbolizes a sign of traditional and cultural heritage maintaining its grandeur and dignity. Nowadays, when most of the Pujas are interested to go for theme based decoration, but we, the members of the Committee as well as the residents of the locality like to go traditional. Keeping at par with various upcoming innovative ideas, we try different things, no doubt, but it is more simple and traditional. We are not very supportive of the theme-based pandals either because instead of making Titanics and castles, it is more important to try to make the younger generation aware of the mythological relevance of Durga. We emphasize more on cultural side.
This Puja Committee is also donating money to “The Lily Foundation”, Kolkata towards expenses for purchase of new exercise books and copies for the poor roadside children to help them to become literate.
One of the most ancient and traditionally bounded parts of vast Behala is “Barisha”. This expanded area includes the historic place Atchala along with Dadosh Shiv Mondir which are very famous. The above mentioned places are the centre of attraction of all the cultural activities and are of unlimited cultural importance. The fame of the Saborno Roychowdhury family of Barisha is heard all over the world. At present this family celebrates Durga puja with great splendour and this is one of the spectacular spot of attraction which is included in West Bengal Government’s special puja tour package. About 65 years ago, the initiative of some enthusiastic youth gave birth to Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab in the year 1949. Many people expressed their doubt about this idea because at that point of time Durga puja was performed only in their “Thakurdalan” of the Roychowdhury family. But the members of Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee, namely Sree Surendranath Roychowdhury, Sree Tulsi Roychowdhury, Sree Parbaticharan Roychowdhury, Sree Annadacharan Mitra and others took an initiative to extend the durga puja to a much larger scale by including the families of the entire locality. With this objective Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab was started and is continuing till now very successfully. Later on people like Sree Jibon Mukherjee, Sree Shyamacharan Mitra, Sree P.K.Roychowdhury and Sree Santosh Roychowdhury took the responsibility of this puja. Though we have lost many of the above members, but the path they have shown is still followed by the present generation, as a result of which Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab is worth watching.
Every year the local people extend their helping hands for the prosperity and the advancement of the puja. Since last 8 years Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab has been awarded with many prizes from different circles and Thana Sammanoy Committees. This is our 65th year of durga puja celebration. We are sure like the previous years; this year too people from all walks of life will join us spontaneously to make our invocation of Mother Goddess a great success.
One of the most ancient and traditionally bounded parts of vast Behala is “Barisha”. This expanded area includes the historic place Atchala along with Dadosh Shiv Mondir which are very famous. The above mentioned places are the centre of attraction of all the cultural activities and are of unlimited cultural importance. The fame of the Saborno Roychowdhury family of Barisha is heard all over the world. At present this family celebrates Durga puja with great splendour and this is one of the spectacular spot of attraction which is included in West Bengal Government’s special puja tour package. About 65 years ago, the initiative of some enthusiastic youth gave birth to Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab in the year 1949. Many people expressed their doubt about this idea because at that point of time Durga puja was performed only in their “Thakurdalan” of the Roychowdhury family. But the members of Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee, namely Sree Surendranath Roychowdhury, Sree Tulsi Roychowdhury, Sree Parbaticharan Roychowdhury, Sree Annadacharan Mitra and others took an initiative to extend the durga puja to a much larger scale by including the families of the entire locality. With this objective Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab was started and is continuing till now very successfully. Later on people like Sree Jibon Mukherjee, Sree Shyamacharan Mitra, Sree P.K.Roychowdhury and Sree Santosh Roychowdhury took the responsibility of this puja. Though we have lost many of the above members, but the path they have shown is still followed by the present generation, as a result of which Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab is worth watching.
Every year the local people extend their helping hands for the prosperity and the advancement of the puja. Since last 8 years Barisha Sarbojonin Durgotsab has been awarded with many prizes from different circles and Thana Sammanoy Committees. This is our 65th year of durga puja celebration. We are sure like the previous years; this year too people from all walks of life will join us spontaneously to make our invocation of Mother Goddess a great success.
Theme for the year 2012
This year, we have planned to construct our Pandel structure by eco-friendly items like the “Pat-Kati”, coconut ropes, bamboo frameworks and various handicrafts articles The Pandel construction is being supervised by a master worker named Heramba Das of Purba Medinipur and we have an idea to construct the Pandel like temples of Bankura district keeping at par with the traditional Man daps.
Theme for the year 2013
In the present era of theme puja, Barisha Sarbojonin Durga puja maintains a balance with the modern creative thinking and traditional path. On one hand it is the oldest puja and on the other hand it is a symbol of ancient culture. Nowadays, we are all sold on the ideas of theme puja. Keeping the cultural heritage in the backdrop a novel initiative was undertaken which has the essence of the traditional values. This shall enrich our cultural consciences.
In this context our thought for the 65th year is “baro mondire aro mondir”. From ancient times, the Dadosh Shiv Mondir (12 temples of lord Shiva) is famous for its historic importance. Tourists from all over the world come here to have a glance of this historic place. Many eminent directors and celebrities of the film industry select this place as their shooting spot for its cultural importance as well as its scenic beauty. We believe, our selection of this theme in the backdrop of this ancient Dadosh Shiv Mondir will be feast to the eyes of the people of this area and the visitors that will throng to see this work of art.
To start with, we have planned to introduce some eco friendly materials for the construction of the pavilion (mandap). The responsibility of the construction of the pavilion is taken by Sree Herembo Das who is an eminent artist from Art College. Like the previous years, this time also artist Sree Tapas Baghchi has lend his hand for the construction of the idol. We are confident that the skill of both these artists will be able to steal the hearts of the spectators. Our members are committed to present a new dimension to lighting effect but within safety and security measures underlined by the authorities.
Special Attraction or Cultural Program for the year 2013 :- Cultural program in every night in Sasti to Nobomi
Name of the Contact Person and Phone Number
Arijit Goswami :-9831789797
Arnab Banerjee:- 9836256777
Sudip Roy :- 9831278195
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