Durga Puja in Greater Atlanta USA

Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta

PO Box 88541, Atlanta, GA 30356

Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta is a non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(4) that strives to promote and sustain cultural, charitable, educational, and literary activities on behalf of the Bengali community of greater Atlanta.

History:

At a picnic gathering in May 1979, a proposal was forwarded by a few to celebrate Durga Puja in Atlanta. The proposal was strongly supported by Mr. Mohit Sen and Late Mrs. Sukriti Bala Roy (mother of Mr. Moni Roy).

During fall of that year, the first ever Durga Puja in Atlanta was held in the backyard of Late Mr. Ashok Bhattacharjee' residence under the banner of Atlanta Durga Puja. Late Mr. Sadashib Bhargava very generously lent a helping hand during those early years. Integral part of his activities included performing the "Chandipath " and educating the novice priests (Mr. Partha Mukharjee & co.) on the various rituals of performing a major Puja. The young priests received help in this matter by established priests from as far away as Chicago.

In those days people from the neighboring states and as far away as Virginia used to come to Atlanta to celebrate the Puja. Subsequently, the Atlanta Durga Puja Committee undertook the responsibility of promoting the social and cultural heritage of the Bengali community from in and around Atlanta. A few years ago the committee changed its name to Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta (BAGA) to reflect the contribution and participation of other Bengalees from cities and neighboring states around Atlanta.

Events:

The following 2008-2009 events are currently on BAGA's calendar. Keep checking this page for updates on venues and dates.

September 27, 2008, Saturday
Mahalaya

October 10-12, 2008, Friday-Sunday
Durga puja

October 18, 2008, Saturday
Lakshmi puja

Durga Puja Venue:

Venue: Shamrock Middle School
Address: 3100 Mount Olive Dr, Decatur, GA 30033

Mailing address:

Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta
PO Box 88541
Atlanta, GA 30356

for further details visit: http://www.baga.net/