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)

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)

Reminder: Pujari Durga Puja Events for 2009

Folks,

Please don’t miss the ground breaking, trend setting and most prestigious Pujari Idol of the year on Sept 27th, 2009. Get the opportunity to place yourself on the judges seat and feel the excitement of the competition. 12 participants will perform their best and you will contribute to crown the winners of the event. Enjoy the FREE event in a theater style performing auditorium and cheer your favorite participant.

Like no other time enjoy your own REALITY SHOW – PUJARI IDOL 2009

The event will end with Live performance by Alamgir, the Elvis of the east. In continuation of our earlier announcement on Durga Puja 2009, please download the entry form for the event. Contact Sudipto (sudipto.ghose@gmail.com) or Rahul (rahul_123@hotmail.com) for any questions. Last date for submission is 15th August, 2009 and we will sell all the spots. The stakes/prize money are too high to pass.

Please also collect your tickets for an evening with Rupankar on Sept 26th from Prabir (404 2750930) or Samaresh (404 5189215) or me (770 7517385) at your first chance. We will open our 2009 Durga Puja celebration with Alak Roychoudhury, the accomplished singer from Kolkata on Friday evening (Sept 25th). Please do not miss this FREE event.

Warm Regards,

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

Pujari Durga Puja 2009

Dear Friends and Well Wishers,

Pujari will celebrate Durga Puja on Sept 26th and 27th at Berkmar High School this year. With all other events, we will also organize a workshop on ‘Indian Pottery Culture’ for the youth and request your early registration, it is a free event but limited number of participants can be accommodated.
We will have Rupankar from Kolkata with us on 26th evening, please reserve your entry by calling the numbers given in the flyer. Next day, we will have the competitive reality show of Bengali songs and the winner will be awarded with ‘Pujari Idol 2009’ trophy with other prizes including cash. Please visit us at www.pujari.org, download the entry form, fill up with the details and send back us your participation. Rules and regulations are given in the entry form.

See you all at DurgaPuja,

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

SUBHO NABA BORSHO 1416

Dear Pujari members and well wishers,

It was our pleasure to have your presence on Pujari Baisakhi 2009 event. We hope you all enjoyed our cultural programs with Bengali style dinner to mark the occasion on 11th April, 2009 at Berkmar High School. Your active participation made all our efforts success. It is worth mentioning the efforts that made the events successful include total dedication and involvement of the program coordinators along with all the participants.

The performance of our external artist Aparna Chakraborty was excellent. I believe she was able to keep us spell bound with her melodious voice and selection of Bengali songs. The success of any program depends on the conductor(s). Each of the emcees was excellent and need admiration for faultlessly portraying each of the programs.

Last but not the list, I should not forget all the hard work of all the personnel of Pujari who had contributed all their time and effort to make the event a sheer success.

Naba Barsha celebrations are always are marked with joy, enthusiasm and hope. All the best wishes to all of you and your family and friends in the happy occasion of Poila Baisakh 1416.

Our next program picnic will be held on 30th May, 2009 at Buford Dam Park. Please keep your eye on http://www.Pujari.org for latest updates.

Wish to see you soon in our future events.

Warm Regards,

Nachiketa Nandy
President
http://www.Pujari.org

Baishakhi Invitation

Dear Patrons,

Every year in and or after the first day of Baisakh (Bengali New Year) augurs a festive mood in all. No matter which part of the world a Bengali might be, the thrill of commencing Nababarsha (New Year) is inevitable.

Pujari welcomes you with your family members and friends to the Bengali New Year 1416 celebration event. This year, we are celebrating the event on 11th April, 2009 at Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047. Please come by 3:30 to maintain our commitment on time with the school authority.

We are committed to bring cultural events as exciting, if not more, as it has always been in the past. This year’s cultural events have been adroitly planned to accommodate a variety of programs to entertain all of us.

Besides the best of cultural items from our own talented kids & adults talent pool from around Atlanta & vicinity and superb sumptuous Bengali dinner menu, we are excited to present Aparna Chakraborty, the extremely popular singer from Florida.

We look forward to seeing you at Baisakhi on 11th April, 2009.

Sincerely,

Nachiketa Nandy
President
http://www.Pujari.org

Call for ‘Antyakshori’ competition

Pujari will host ‘Antyakshori’ competition during Boishakhi celebration on Apr 11th, 2009 at Berkmar HS. Interested ones please send your confirmation to Mayuri or Rahul (rahul_123@hotmail.com). We will form groups of two preferably with one ladies and one gents; however if a couple is interested to participate, it will form an automatic group. Only Bengali songs will be considered for the event.

Sincerely,

Nachiketa Nandy
President
http://www.Pujari.org