Durga Puja in New Jersey USA

Kallol of New Jersey, is a Tax Exempt Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to Fostering the Excellence of Indian and Bengali Culture in New Jersey, USA.

Durga Puja 2008

Cordially invites you with your family to participate in our 2008

Durga Puja will be held on October 3, 4 & 5, 2008 At the Ukranian Church and Cultural Center in Somerset, New Jersey

Kallol invites you to also participate in our

To be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 At the Kiddie Keep Well Camp 85 Roosevelt Drive, Edison NJ 08837

With Regards

Soumen Roy
President, Kallol of NJ and,
Chairman, NJDP of Kallol, 2008

Over the last several years we have had a large increase in the number of people attending Kallol´s Durga Puja which we are very happy about. Unfortunately, as you know, the Ukranian Center Hall has limited accommodation in the main hall. We have had to restrict entry in the main hall in the previous years in compliance with township rules and fire codes. This year we are introducing an online registration system to provide you with an opportunity for pre-registration which will guarantee entry. We may not be able to admit you without pre-registration if we reach capacity.

Kallol Member´s	:	$60.00
Non- Member’s	:	$65.00 [Online Pre Registration Special]
Student with ID	:	$40.00
Children [12-18 YRS]	:	$30.00
Children [Below 12 YRS]	:	Free

Registration information for Lakshmi Puja will be provided soon.

Venue

Ukranian Cultural Center, 135, Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873

Directions

From Interstate 287 North
Take exit 10 (Rt. 527 / Easton Avenue
Go right towards Bound Brook and turn left at the first traffic light onto Davidson Avenue
The Ukranian Cultural Center and parking will be to your right

From Interstate 287 South
Take exit 10 for New Brunswick / Easton Avenue
Turn left onto Easton Avenue and go underneath the highway I-287
Turn left at the first light onto Davidson Avenue
The Ukranian Cultural Center and parking will be to your right

From Route 18
Take Route 18 from Rt 1 towards New Brunswick past the Raritan River and after the bridge, make a left at the first traffic road onto River Road
Go to the junction of I-287 and enter onto I-287 North
Then follow directions from above

History of Kallol

In 1975 a group of imaginative Bengalis from Kolkata-India instituted ‘Kallol of NJ´ to establish a cultural and social base here in the United States. Thriving ever since, ‘Kallol´ today now stands alone as the undisputed foremost organization of all the Bengali communities in this nation.

With a mission to bridge the societal gap between the Indian sub-continent and the United States, our involvements are geared to promote exchange of multicultural programs, to enhance literary endeavors, to encourage athletic activities, and to serve as a platform extending assistance to needy people of all ethnic backgrounds.

Mission and Vision

To uphold our goals and objectives as an association serving the community, we habitually organize events addressing:

- Cultural programs and dramas

- Programs for the children

- Promotion of Bengali language for the children

- Distribution of books and magazines from India

- Publication of literary magazine and news bulletin

- Picnics and outings

- Athletic activities

- Celebration of ethnically oriented Pujas

- Interaction initiatives with similar other cultural groups

for more details visit: http://www.kallol.com