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

Guest Artist for Baisakhi 2011 by Pujari Atlanta

On the eve of Baisakhi on April 16, 2011, we have a special guest artist who has performed live in the past with leading Kolkata bands like “Chandrabindoo” & “Aabbulish”. His name is Arindam Mukherjee. He will be accompanied by another local artist, Jeff, (also from Mississippi) for his first ever performance in the Atlanta area.

This event (as advertised) is FREE of cost for all attendees and is being planned to start around 8.30 pm after dinner. So we encourage all Bengali Atlantans to come and enjoy this scintillating two-man band performance with us.

About Arindam

Arindam is a singer, songwriter, music composer, and arranger. He is a natural musician who has been performing since he was 4 years old. He is a musician extraordinaire, with a gritty feel and a sweet yet funky sound. Arindam has been enthralling the audience with a mixed bag of Bengali modern songs and folk songs which spans from Lalan Fakir’s baul composition to contemporary rock songs. Arindam was the keyboard player and singer for the leading Bengali band ‘Chandrabindoo’ for 6 years before moving to USA. As a member of ‘Chandrabindoo’, he has 3 albums to his credit – ‘Twaker Jatno Nin’, ‘Gadha’ and ‘Ar Jani Na’. Arindam had appeared on ZEE TV’s ‘TVS Sa Re Ga Ma’ Band Special show and also composed music for the leading Bengali Theatre Group “Ganakrishti”. He had formed & performed on another bengali band “Aabbulish” before moving to US. With over 13 years musical experience under his belt playing tabla for classical musicians, Arindam is well-versed in indian classical music as well. He is also the lead singer and keyboard player for the Houston based fusion band “Horizon”.

You can find out more about the artists at arindammukherjee.net and www.myspace.com/arindammusic. You can view a music video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KHdPyp3THY.

You can also view some Live performances at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N16eqpKY72E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeuVHKQ0afI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsiXLK9KT4s

Hope you see you at the event.

Regards,

Pujari 2011 EC Committee

FUNGAMA–Final teams announced

Under popular demand, we now have finalized 4 teams with 5 participants in each team for a total of 20 young adults. Please note this is the final list of the teams and participants.

The participants are encouraged to practice with each other and other friends on the dumb charades segment of Fungama.

Final Teams

Team BOSE (Netaji)

• Atul Lodh (Captain) (14 years)
• Paroma Mukherjee (Co-Captain) (12 years)
• Kriti Lodh (12 years)
• Josh Saha (11 years)
• Sudeshna De (10 years)

Team ROY (Bidhan Chandra)

• Nairita Nandi (Captain) (16 years)
• Rick Saha (Co-Captain) (13 years)
• Olivia Datta (11 years)
• Ananya Ghosh (11 years)
• Ishan Nandi (8 years)

Team TAGORE (Rabindranath)

• Tinny Datta (Captain) (15 years)
• Sounak Das (Co-Captain) (14 years)
• Srijita Nandi (11 years)
• Udisha Bhattacharaya (10 years)
• Suraaj Samanta (10 years)

Team VIVEKANANDA

• Rounak Mukherjee (Captain) (14 years)
• Suparna Chowdhury (Co-Captain) (14 years)
• Tanya Roy (11 years)
• Ishita Mukherjee (10 years)
• Rick Roy (10 years)

 

Regards,

Neel Banerjee, Abhijeet Hazra & Raja Roy

Pujari presents FUNGAMA…

Pujari proudly presents FUNGAMA for the young adult community between the ages of 8 & 18 years at this Saraswati Puja as part of the cultural program celebration on Feb 5, 2011. The event is scheduled to start around 4:45 pm, just before the snack hour and after the kids’ variety show.

In essence, Fungama is a fascinating blend of quiz, dumb charades, and battle of wits –a perfect potpourri of intellect, fun, and excitement.

• Participants – Young adults between the ages of 8 – 18 years
• Teams (4×4)– Four teams of four members each (Total of 16 people)
• Rules –Two rounds of quiz, two rounds of dumb charades, and two rounds of a multi-media round of the battle of wits. There will be fun questions from the field of math, science, movies, arts, and a lot more…
• Adult & Audience participation for Dumb Charades
• Prize for the winning team

So hold your breath kids… Do not miss on this fun event and send in your entries before Jan 31, 2011 to any of the following:

• Sudipto Banerjee (Sudipto_Banerjee@bus.emory.edu) – 404-353-4997
• Raja Roy (debrituroy@yahoo.com) – 404-216-3733

Send in your entries ASAP – only the first 16 entries will be accepted!

Pujari EC 2011

Pujari presents Magic Show by Debbie Leifer

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Funny, Amazing, Magical, Memorable                  AND Free For Pujari Patrons
One Million Kids Can’t Go Wrong!                       Adults find her really Funny & Entertaining!!                       A Complete Family Package!!!

On the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja, PUJARI proudly presents one of a kind Magician, Comedian, Motivator, & Family Entertainer –

DEBBIE LEIFER

Who has entertained audiences of all ages globally for more than 25 years.

Debbie has appeared with Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind & Fire, Muhammad Ali, Jane Fonda, Evander Holyfield to name a few celebrities.

Entertained President George Bush!

Entertained 2 Governors of Georgia & 3 Mayors of Atlanta!

SEVEN Appearances On FOX-TV!

Featured Performer On "Magic For Kids" &

"Magic For Young Adults" Instructional Videos

Performances in Atlanta Georgia,

Las Vegas, New York City, Atlantic City, Dallas,

Cruise Ships, Japan and Hong Kong!

Featured Speaker at 2006 & 2007

Society Of American Magicians

National Conference

Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year!

Immediate Past President of the Georgia Magic Club,

International Brotherhood of Magicians Atlanta Chapter

As seen in The New York Times,

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Marietta Daily Journal,

Atlanta Parent Magazine, Event Solutions Magazine,

MAGIC Magazine, Genii Magazine for Magicians,

The Gainesville Times, The Dunwoody Crier, Chai Magazine,

Live New York City Television, Live Atlanta Georgia Television,

Live Louisville Kentucky Television,

and Newspapers & TV throughout Japan and Hong Kong!

Her extensive experience, her phenomenal love for people and her entertaining is PUJARI’s guarantee that YOU will fall in love with her high-energy magic show.

Surely Come and Join us on Feb 5, 2011 for this show and rest of the cultural program with your entire family to witness this entertaining one of a kind event.

We have made this event free of cost for all Pujari members and non members and this is one humble way for Pujari to express gratitude & thankfulness for associating with Pujari. Please note the magic show will immediately be followed by a sumptuous Pujari-style Dinner.

Check Debbie out at:

www.magicdebbie.com

www.debbieleifer.com

Raja Roy on behalf of Pujari EC 2011

Fashion Show organized by Mrs. India-International at Pujari Atlanta Diwali Dhamaka 2010

Pujari Atlanta will host Diwali Dhamaka (check www.pujari.org for details) on Nov 13th, 2010. As part of the cultural extravaganza, a “fashion show” will be organized by Mrs. India-International’ 08, Adrita Khanna (e-mail: director@mrsindiainternational.com). This is not your traditional “fashion show” with walking on the ramp, looking like a model, but of a different kind, in which the director will try to highlight our Indian culture and tradition and inner beauty rather than a gorgeous figure/face. She will suggest the outfits – open to suggestions (to be arranged for from your own wardrobe/ borrow from friends).

This will be a great opportunity to learn few styling tips from a pro. If you like to dance/ dress up/ have fun, you should grab this opportunity. Please contact me ASAP as we are finalizing the participants list and will begin rehearsing soon. If you are uncertain as to the program and would like to learn more before you decide, please contact Adrita or attend the first meeting and then decide finally. I am sincerely hoping that you will join. I am trying to facilitate this event for Pujari Atlanta as Adrita has graciously offered to give her valuable time for directing this event, and we are so privileged.

Thanks, and do pass this e-mail to any friends who are interested as well.

Regards,
Sonia (Sudeshna) on behalf of Pujari
cell:404-275-1283

Change of Durga Puja 2009 Events

Dear Pujari members, friends and well-wishers,

I know you all have been waiting and looking forward to the 3 days of Durga Puja ahead. Unfortunately, with great regret, I have to announce that due to some unknown reason Rupankar’s visa has been rejected by the US embassy. In fact, the visas of many other Kolkata performers have been rejected too. This is quite unforeseen, and unfortunate given how anxiously we were waiting to see Rupankar’s performance. Needless to say, we were highly disappointed as well. However, rest assured, we have scrambled and we have been able to put together some alternate shows that will be equally attractive. Instead of 3 external artists we will now have FOUR.

• FREE event: Friday, 25th Sept. 2009 – Alak Roychowdhury
• FREE event: Saturday, 26th Sept. 2009 – Santoneel
• FREE event: Sunday, 27th Sept. 2009 – Alamgir

AND

• Sunday, 4th October, 2009, we will host the inimitable “DEBOJIT SAHA“, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge 2005 winner.

Debojit’s show will be open to all of Atlanta with all his popular Bollywood songs. However, registrants at Durga Puja will receive a special discount. So mark October 4th, 2009 on your calendars right now. Going by Debojit’s recent North American shows, this is surely going to be a BIG HIT.

We will shortly announce information about how to collect your tickets through www.pujari.org.

Warm Regards,

Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)

Reminder: Durga Puja 2009 Events

Dear Friends,

Pujari will celebrate its 23rd Durga Puja on 25th, 26th and 27th September, 2009 followed by anjali, prasad, delicious food and wonderful cultural programs. Come join us in worshipping Maa Durga in a traditional Bengali way and enjoy three days of unlimited fun, rare authentic Bengali food & snacks, unparalleled cultural programs and the biggest of all, tons of “nirbhejal bangali adda”.

This year promises to be special with THREE noted guest artists of International fame – Alak Roychoudhury on 25th Sept. 2009; Rupankar with his Troupe on 26th Sept. 2009, and ‘Elvis of the East’ Alamgir will be with us on 27th Sept. 2009.

Besides that we will have kids’ productions, youth hour, pottery workshop, Live orchestra with local talented musicians, dancers & singers, and much more…

NOTE: Please collect your tickets for the evening with Rupankar; those are going fast.

Warm Regards,

Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)

Tickets for Rupankar event

Friends,

Pujari will host Rupankar on Sept 26th, 2009 at Berkmar HS. Please collect your tickets at the first opportunity from Samaresh (4045189215) or Prabir (4042750930) or Nachiketa (7707517385). Tickets are priced at $15 per adult for members and $20 per adult for non-members.

Warm Regards,

Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)

Reminder: Pujari Idol submissions

Folks,

Due to popular demand, the time to participate for PUJARI IDOL 2009 has been extended for another week (8/22/09) to get your form and audition sample songs in. Also, note that entry fee has been dropped. The updated form is attached, please see it for details. Send your entries ASAP.

Warm Regards,

Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)