"PUNASCHA" is a Bengali word which, loosely translated, means "addition of a new chapter or new dimension". Inspired by the title of a book of poems by the renowned Bengali poet, Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, we picked this name for our organization to indicate a new phase in a new country for all of our members. The foundation of this new facet was based on our old traditions and heritage. Thus Punascha was born in 1987. Goals Punascha has strived to cater to its members the spirits of Bengal's culture and religion, the melody of Bengali music and the richness of Bengal's literature. It is most attentive in bringing the younger members born in this country under its umbrella.
To fulfil these goals, Punascha organizes religious festivals like Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja (worshipping of Goddesses), cultural programs celebrating Bengali New Year and birthdays of Rabindranath Tagore and Kaji Najrul Islam, another eminent son of Bengal. Punascha also publishes a biannual Bengali literary magazine offering a stepping stone for the creativity of its members. In addition to all regular activities, Punascha also, from time to time, produces cultural events with artists from other parts of United States and also from India.
Punascha, a non-profit organization, has over 150 families as members who regularly join Punascha sponsored events at least five times a year. Some of them come from places as far away as Rolla, Columbia, Carbondale, Kansas City and Urbana-Champaign. Punascha represents the hopes and aspirations of all its members who are united by the common bond of Bengali heritage and American commitments.
26th DURGA PUJA CELEBRATION IN ST. LOUIS
Date : 3rd, 4th and 5th October, 2008
Venue : Mahatma Gandhi Center
 727 Weidman Road
 Ballwin MO 63011
Punascha, the Bengali Association of Greater St. Louis invites you and your families to the 2008 Durga Puja Celebrations. This is the 26th year of the "ghorova" St. Louis Puja celebration - and we look forward to seeing you. The local Bengali families are working tirelessly to make this event a great success - and we look forward to your attendance and participation. There will be many exciting programs and things for the young, the youth, adults and the elderly! So mark the dates on your calendar and plan to be in St. Louis on the three days. A glimpse of the preliminary program is provided below:
Mimimum Donation
All Days Participation
Family $100
Individual $45 per person
Student (ID required) $30 per person
Saagor Parey Publication
Anyone interesed in sending any writings/pictures should send it by 30th of Sept to:
Dilip Das
10322 briarhollow drive
Apartment #2
saint louis, MO 63146
or email it to him at dilip_k_das@yahoo.com
Lakshmi Puja to be celebrated on November 8th 2008
for details visit: http://www.punaschaonline.org
To fulfil these goals, Punascha organizes religious festivals like Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja (worshipping of Goddesses), cultural programs celebrating Bengali New Year and birthdays of Rabindranath Tagore and Kaji Najrul Islam, another eminent son of Bengal. Punascha also publishes a biannual Bengali literary magazine offering a stepping stone for the creativity of its members. In addition to all regular activities, Punascha also, from time to time, produces cultural events with artists from other parts of United States and also from India.
Punascha, a non-profit organization, has over 150 families as members who regularly join Punascha sponsored events at least five times a year. Some of them come from places as far away as Rolla, Columbia, Carbondale, Kansas City and Urbana-Champaign. Punascha represents the hopes and aspirations of all its members who are united by the common bond of Bengali heritage and American commitments.
Present Executive Committee Members
Sujata Biswas ( President ) Email : sujata.biswas@punaschaonline.org
Somu Ghosh (Treasurer) Email : somu.ghosh@punaschaonline.org
Sanchali Sen Email : sanchali.sen@punaschaonline.org
Sujata Basu Email : sujata.basu@punaschaonline.org
Suchitra Ghosh Email : Suchitra.Ghosh@punaschaonline.org
Debangshu Goswami Email : debangshu.goswami@punaschaonline.org
26th DURGA PUJA CELEBRATION IN ST. LOUIS
Date : 3rd, 4th and 5th October, 2008
Venue : Mahatma Gandhi Center
 727 Weidman Road
 Ballwin MO 63011
Punascha, the Bengali Association of Greater St. Louis invites you and your families to the 2008 Durga Puja Celebrations. This is the 26th year of the "ghorova" St. Louis Puja celebration - and we look forward to seeing you. The local Bengali families are working tirelessly to make this event a great success - and we look forward to your attendance and participation. There will be many exciting programs and things for the young, the youth, adults and the elderly! So mark the dates on your calendar and plan to be in St. Louis on the three days. A glimpse of the preliminary program is provided below:
Mimimum Donation
All Days Participation
Family $100
Individual $45 per person
Student (ID required) $30 per person
Saagor Parey Publication
Anyone interesed in sending any writings/pictures should send it by 30th of Sept to:
Dilip Das
10322 briarhollow drive
Apartment #2
saint louis, MO 63146
or email it to him at dilip_k_das@yahoo.com
Lakshmi Puja to be celebrated on November 8th 2008
for details visit: http://www.punaschaonline.org
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