“Green Design” Competition
Dear Pujari members,
Sunday 2nd October, will be a fun filled day to end our Durga Puja celebrations for 2011. We would like kids from Elementary, Middle and High School to participate in a two hour session of “Green Design”. The best performing participant from each section Elementary, Middle and High School will be awarded prizes, they will love.
Parents, please encourage your kids to participate in this event. IBM has provided Pujari a community grant to facilitate this event that will help today’s youth to become responsible corporate citizens as well as environmental stewards and leaders of tomorrow.
This session will be conducted on October 2 from 11 AM to 1:45 PM. at Berkmer High School. It is our hope that Pujari’s kids and youth will participate to make this event a successful one.
Regards,
Pujari 2011 EC Team
Drive to join the Bone Marrow Donor Registry
Dear Friends:
As we all understand, the gift of life is the greatest gift of all. We at Pujari, will be hosting at our upcoming Durga Puja, an extraordinary event, which will give each of us, the opportunity to be such a “giver”. We are planning to host a drive to join the Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
Venue: Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Road, Lilburn, Georgia
Date/Time: Sunday, October 2 · 1:00pm – 5:00pm
If you are interested, but do not know what this will entail–the 1st link below has FAQ’s about donation and the 2nd link info about how to join the registry (it is as simple as swabbing the inside of your cheek to give a sample which will be added to the database)
http://www.marrow.org/DONOR/When_You_re_Asked_to_Donate_fo/Donation_FAQs/index.html
http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/FAQs_about_Joining_the_Registry/index.html#how
Please please, do consider joining the registry or contributing in other ways (refer to the websites above). Attached is a brief sketch of one of such many patients in need of a transplant. We never know, who and when amongst us may be the next victim. Wouldn’t it be nice to help another human in need, when you can?
We are hoping you will be available to join the registry.
You may contact Tina Saadat at tsaadat@nmdp.org if you have further questions.
Thanks,
Sonia (Sudeshna) Nandi on behalf of Pujari
Pujari will participate in Project OpenHand 2011
Dear Pujari patrons,
As most of you are aware, this is Pujari’s 25th year of thriving as a socio-cultural organization. Continuing in our tradition to give back to the community that we live in, like last year, this year too Pujari is participating in the Project Open Hand community development project (http://www.projectopenhand.org/). It provides comprehensive nutrition care for a diverse population with unique nutrition needs and has been serving the community for the past 22 years.
Pujari is calling for volunteers to participate in this community outreach and enrichment effort on August 28th, 2011. (9am to 12 noon) As a group we will volunteer to pack and seal food boxes that will be delivered to these individuals with special dietary needs. Kids 7 years and above are allowed to join us.
Here is a quick snippet of Project Open Hands
Mission
Open Hand helps people prevent or better manage chronic disease through Comprehensive Nutrition Care™, which combines home-delivered meals and nutrition education as a means to reinforce the connection between informed food choices and improved quality of life.
Vision
Open Hand seeks to eliminate disability and untimely death due to nutrition-sensitive chronic disease.
Purpose
To serve our community by empowering people to live healthier, more productive lives.
Please respond to pr@pujari.org via email letting us know if you wish to volunteer for this cause. Please include the names and ages of all your family members who can participate. Kids 7 years and above are allowed to join us.
Dress Code and Health Code:
In compliance with health code regulations related to safe food handling, the following dress code is strictly enforced:
– No high heel or “Open Toed” shoes (no flip-flops or sandals).
– Long pants only-no shorts, skirts, or sagging pants.
– No gum or jewelry including earrings, bracelets, and watches.
– No sleeveless shirts or tank tops (a short sleeve t-shirts is fine).
– Facial hair more than 1/4 inch must be covered by beard cover,
– No listening devices such as MP3 players or earplugs.
Open Hand will provide aprons and gloves as needed during your volunteer visit. Supervision is provided for all volunteers. Additionally, out of concern for our critically ill clients, if you have a cold, the flu, or some other contagious illness, please postpone your volunteer visit to a later date.
Parking: Parking is very limited. There is a small lot directly in front of our facility, which we reserve for volunteers. If our lot is full, please park on the street in a legal spot, watching carefully for No Parking signs and fire hydrants to avoid ticketing. Please do not park in adjacent business parking lots. Leave your valuables at home. Due to limited parking- car pooling is recomended.
Address: 176 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 US
Direction: Please use mapquest or Google. We are across the street from Planters Landscaping and caddy comered from Sweetwater Brewery.
Sincerely,
Pujari EC Team 2011
Discounted Tickets for Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2011 (limited-time only)
Dear Patrons,
We will be delighted to have you at our 25th year celebration of Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2011 in Atlanta, GA. The pomp and splendor of the 3-day event and the warmth of our hospitality will remind you of your days back home. It will be an experience to remember forever. Deeply discounted tickets are available at $140 (non-members only) for limited time till 15th August 2011.
Pujari sincerely hopes to get your patronage for the event and we look forward to seeing you with your family and friends. We need your good wishes and blessings, and your presence at this 25th Year Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2011. Here is a very brief overview of the Puja celebration:
§ Friday (Amontron Night): Registration, Reception, Networking, Pujo, Dinner, performance by Rathijit Bhattacharya
§ Saturday (Kolkata Night): Pujo, Prasad, Lunch, Local Programs, Aroti, Dinner, performance by Tanushree Shankar Dance Company and Monomoy & Troupe
§ Sunday (Bollywood Night): Pujo, Lunch, Bisharjan, performance by Soumen Nandi & Pratibha Singh Baghel
For tickets call or email (tickets are selling fast) –
Sudipto: 678 777 8336 (sudipto.ghose@gmail.com),
Bob: 404 431 0091(bob_ghosh@hotmail.com),
Prabir: 404 275 0930 (prabir@nandifamily.net)
For latest updates and exact times, please visit: www.pujari.org
Regards and Best Wishes,
PK Das (President) (678) 478 2160 & Gouranga Banik (Chairman) (678) 296 5453
Inner Engineering (Yoga) May 14/15 ~ Sadhguru Vasudev in Atlanta
“With proper practice of yoga, you are creating the right kind of chemistry where you are naturally peaceful, naturally joyous, naturally loving.” ~ Sadhguru Vasudev
Isha Foundation is excited to offer INNER ENGINEERING (InnerEngineering.com) – Isha’s “flagship” yoga program. What is Inner Engineering? It is a program that teaches you a technology to attain inner wellbeing. This technology for inner wellbeing is derived from the ancient science of Yoga. It synthesizes holistic sciences that cultivate your physical, mental, emotional and energy aspects to help align you with the powerful life force itself. Inner Engineering promotes self-empowerment, personal growth, and the possibility of living life to the fullest potential.
Inner Engineering is a two part program – 7 online classes followed by a two-day in-person class. The first part – the 7 online classes – can be taken from the comfort of your home at your own pace. After completing these online classes, participants may attend the two-day in-person class that teaches an energy process called the Shambhavi Mahamudra.
We are excited to announce that Sadhguru Vasudev – the founder of the Isha Foundation – will be in Atlanta on May 14 and 15th (SPB Hall, 5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker, GA 30084) to conduct the two-day Shambhavi Mahamudra.
This will be a landmark event ! It is not often that Sadhguru has time to come to Atlanta. With Isha’s growth and success, Inner Engineering has now touched hundreds of thousands of people on four continents. Most of them have not had the chance to meet Sadhguru. So – this May 14th and 15th, you will have the unique opportunity to receive the Shambhavi Mahamudra from Sadhguru.
Studies show that people who took the Inner Engineering program experienced greater mental clarity, emotional balance, levels of energy, self confidence and inner peace.
Please visit InnerEngineering.com and enroll today to avail of this tremendous opportunity.
Regional Bengali Conference 2011
We are excited to inform you that Regional Bengali Conference (RBC) 2011 will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. Please mark your calendar now to attend RBC 2011 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Franklin/Cool Springs area of Greater Nashville from June 24-26 (Friday through Sunday), 2011.
Please visit our website for regular updates at http://rbc2011.com
Bengali Association of Greater Nashville (BAGN) is working hard to present you an exclusive program in RBC 2011 comprising of a number of international artists and celebrities. Do you want to share the same stage with these dazzling stars? Please check our website regularly for necessary criteria and contact information.
View our latest flyer and invitation letter. I hope you will be kind enough to circulate this information along with flyer to all of your friends.
You are welcome to get involved with RBC 2011 and participate in different areas of it as early as you like to make it a grand success. On the other hand, you are also welcome to simply come, relax and have fun.
Subhankar Mukhopadhyay
Vice president, RBC 2011
E-mail: subhankarmukhopadhyay@yahoo.com
Phone: 615 403 4754
Pujari 25yrs Commemorative – Logo Contest Winner
Pujari 25yrs Commemorative – Logo Contest
Join us in congratulating the winner – Mr. Surajit Basu
Surajit Basu is an accomplished Rabindra-Sangeet singer, Bengali folk singer and disciple of renowned “guru” Sri Amar Pal. Surajit has enthralled audience with his performances across India and in USA. He also happened to be a computer graphics designer with several years of work as a studio artist and later a leading “Art Director”. We are pleased to have Surajit as part of our rich Pujari heritage.
Surajit we wish you all the best and God bless.
Pujari executive committee will contact you regarding your entitlement as the winner.
Thanks to all the participants, judges, PR and webmasters for making this event a grand success.
Thanks,
PUJARI Executive Committee and BOD
Shubho Bijoya 2009
Dear Patrons, Friends and Well-wishers,
We celebrated our Puja in a spectacular fashion. The attendance was beyond our expectation in all the three days; the executive committee is delighted for your overwhelming response and active participation. Even the heavy rain on Saturday did not discourage you from attending the Puja. Our decoration was very creative and appreciated by everyone. Attendants enjoyed our homely Puja atmosphere, warm hospitality, puspanjali and prasad. Our cultural events were successful on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with participation from our local talents and external artists. We will shortly release a set of two DVDs with Pujari labels comprising Puja events and different cultural events at minimum cost. Please respond if you are interested to collect one.
We really appreciate your participation and support and hope to see you at subsequent Pujari events. Watch out for Durga Puja photos and video clips to be uploaded soon on our website.
Remember, we celebrate Lakshmi Puja this coming Saturday October 3rd, 2009 at the same venue, Berkmar High School. Please come by 5:30pm evening.
Then, on Sunday October 4th, 2009, we will host the inimitable Bollywood playback singer “DEBOJIT SAHA”, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge 2005 winner again at the same venue, Berkmar High School. The program will start at 4pm. Please collect your tickets by calling Samaresh (4045189215) or Prabir (4042750930) or Nachiketa (6787796793).
You can also buy your tickets at http://cities.sulekha.com/atlanta/events/Social/2009/09/bollywood-musical-night.htm at $20 each.
Wishing you and your family a very happy Subho Bijoya !
Best regards,
EC 2009, Pujari Inc.
Pujari wishes Happy Mahalaya to all
Dear friends and well-wishers,
We wish you all a Happy Mahalaya. Please enjoy Mahalaya at www.pujari.org. Mark your calendars for the mega event next week. We will have three days of event this time and the week after we will have Lakshmi Puja on Oct 3rd, 2009.
We will close the festival week by hosting Bollywood playback singer “DEBOJIT SAHA” on Oct 4th, 2009. Please book your tickets at the earliest to avoid last minute disappointment. Please visit www.pujari.org for the complete schedule.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
Mahalaya: Durga Puja 2009
Dear friends and well-wishers,
Mahalaya is only few days away and we are eagerly waiting for the biggest event of the year. We will have three days of event this time and the week after we will have Lakshmi Puja on Oct 3rd, 2009.
Then we will close the festival week by hosting Bollywood playback singer “DEBOJIT SAHA” on Oct 4th, 2009. Please book your tickets at the earliest to avoid last minute disappointment.
- FREE event (comes with registration): Friday, Sep 25th, 2009 Alak Roychowdhury
- FREE event (comes with registration): Saturday, Sep 26th, 2009 Santoneel
- FREE event (comes with registration): Sunday, Sep 27th, 2009 Alamgir
AND
- Sunday October 4th, 2009, we will host the inimitable “DEBOJIT SAHA”, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge 2005 winner
Besides that we will have kids’ productions, youth hour, pottery workshop, treasure hunt, live orchestra with local talented musicians, dancers, singers, and much more…
This year we have got a new dhaak from Kolkata which will be played live during our ‘Dhunuchi naach‘.
Join us to worship Maa Durga in a traditional way, experience the warmth of Pujari hospitality, enjoy authentic Bengali food and avail of special discount rate for Debojit event. Please visit www.pujari.org to listen and check our guest artists in action.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
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