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
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
Bangamela 2011
A message from MABA Executive Committee & Board of Directors to Pujari members:
Dear Friends and Patrons of Bangamela 2011:
There are only 3 weeks left before the 13th Bangamela® 2011 will be held in Nashville, Tennessee at Nashville Airport Marriott on July 22 – 24, 2011. This year’s event will include performances by a number of very distinguished overseas artists including
· Bhoomi, the most popular Bangla Band in contemporary music history
· Lopamudra Mitra, versatile singer of the Bengali modern songs
· Drama by Gautam Halder and Debshankar Halder, the most acclaimed group theater personas
· Anupam Roy, the famed “Autograph” singer/lyricist and engineer turned composer
· Madhumanti Maitra, the famous Master of Ceremony from Kolkata
Attached please find the registration form for attending this year’s Bangamela. You can also register online through our website http://www.mabausa.org/bangamela2011. Individual registrations are $55 for adults and $45 for students.
We are also offering substantially discounted group registration rates so that you and your friends can come in a group and enjoy the event. See attached forms for these rates.
For accommodation at the Nashville Airport Marriott at MABA negotiated rates during the event, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnatn?groupCode=mabmaba&app=resvlink&fromDate=7/21/11&toDate=7/25/11.
MABA and Bangamela organizing committee have put together an exciting program for you – we look forward to seeing you in Nashville on July 22nd weekend.
Sincerely,
2011 Executive Committee and Board of Directors,
Mid America Bengali Association (MABA)
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
Invitation for Baisakhi celebrations by Pujari Atlanta
Dear Pujari Patrons, Members and Non Members,
On the continuing eve of our 25th year anniversary celebrations, Pujari is pleased to invite you for BAISAKHI which also coincidentally serves as a unique opportunity for us to commemorate & celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore.
Pujari wishes to celebrate this occasion in your company with great show & style where we promise to entertain you with “muri & adda”, well thought cultural programs by local artists, a sumptuous dinner (with home cooked ruhi maacher jhal, mangsho, various vegetarian entrees & Kolkata-style misti) & finally a FREE guest artist program for all. This young talented artist is already planning to blow your minds away with his first ever Band performance in Atlanta. So, don’t miss out this gala event and mark your calendars for the following details:
When: Saturday, 16th April, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Berkmar High School, Lilburn, GA
High Level Schedule
- 5:00-5:30 pm: Socializing Hour with “Muri & Cha”
- 5:30-7:15 pm: Cultural Program by Local Artists
- 7:15-8:30 pm: Special 25th year celebration Baisakhi Dinner
- 8:30-10.00pm: Guest Artist Program
Cultural Program Details
“Megher pore megh jomeche” – Medley of Tagore songs by young adults & adults, Direction: Debasri Dutta
“Porano jaha chaye” – Adult Dance Program on Rabindra Sangeet, Direction: Mayuri Ray
Indo-American Jibon Panchali: “Khokon Re Tui Ghore Ay” – A saga of a dyed-in-the-wool Bengali, who travels to this land of opportunities, tries to pursue his dreams, meets obstacles, but finally bounces back nurturing his ‘Bong Connection (Skit, Dance & Music), Direction: Subhasree Nandy
“Jora SaNko” (Bridging Generations) – Moments with our own ever-contemporary Rabithakur in 150th year. A magical portrayal of evolution of Tagore’s versatile works & tunes that has bridged generations as we are mesmerized to embrace them in 2011 in Kolkata-Atlanta!!, Direction: Santanu Kar
Stay tuned to the Pujari.org Announcement section for details on the guest artist program and other news on Baisakhi and other events.
Finally, we wish to take this opportunity to thank all the new Pujari members from this year as well as from last year for becoming part of the Pujari family. This year’s EC is open to any feedback that you may have to improve the overall quality of our programs, puja, entertainment and hospitality. So, please feel free to contact us.
Rest assured, this 25th year will be a special and fun filled year. Looking forward to your participation.
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
Saraswati Puja 2011 – Drawing Competition
Pujari Parents & Kids,
Like always, please note down the following details for the Pujari "Saraswati Puja Drawing Competition" to be held at Berkmar High School on Feb 5, 20011 during Pujari’s Saraswati Puja celebration. We will also have prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd and consolation prizes for others.
Timing: Feb 5 at 11.45am
Age Group :
Group 1: 3-6 yrs
Group 2: 7-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Participation needs to be confirmed preferably by February, 2nd to Indrani Ghose via email (email details below)
Kids need to bring their own pencils, erasers, and crayons. Drawing paper will be provided by Pujari. Drawing theme will be announced right before the competition.
Contact :
Indrani Ghose
Thank you,
Pujari EC 2011
Saraswati Puja 2011
Saraswati Mahabhage Vidye Kamala Lochane,
Vishwa Roope Vishaalakshi Vidyan Dehi Namostutey
Dear Pujari Patrons,
Pujari cordially invites you and your family to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja on Saturday, February 5, 2011. As a part of the celebration, Pujari has organized a Cultural Variety Program and a colorful and humorous Magic Show for all of us to enjoy together!
Our venue is Berkmar High School at 405 Pleasant Hill Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047.
The day’s celebrations are scheduled as follows:
- Puja at 10:00 am
- Anjali at 12:30 noon
- Bhog at 1:00 pm
- Cultural Program at 3:30 pm
- Magic Show at 6:00 pm
- Dinner at 7:30 pm
Please join us with your family and friends. For further details, please visit www.pujari.org.
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
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