NZ Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2015
Since 1992
“I wear the face of Kali when I kill
I am charged by God to do his mighty work
I reason not of virtue and of sin
But do the deed he has put into my heart.”
... (Savitri Book Seven-Canto Four)
Durga Puja
When the scents of shiuli fill the air and kaash sway with mirth, its time to celebrate Durga Puja. Pujor Gandho can be felt in Durga Puja when sky is blue in color and happiness fills the heart of devotees of Ma. New clothes, decors, pujobarshiki and pujor gaan adds to the fun of the festival.
Our annual grand event for which we wait all year round is here again. The sound of shaankh, smell of dhuno and shuffling of saris, gorgeous ladies in their beautiful attires brings back sweet reminiscences of Durgotsav.
We are celebrating the long awaited Durga Puja on 23rd, 24th and 25th October 2015.
- Venue:
- Ram Mandir
- 11 Brick Street, Henderson,
- Auckland.
You are invited to join us!
PUJA PROGRAMME
-
Friday 23 October
- 6 pm Pratima Sthapan
- 8 pm Cultural programme
- 9 pm Dinner
Saturday 24 October
- 10:30 am Mahashashthi Puja
- 11:30 am Sit and Draw competition (up to 16 years of age)
- 12:30 pm Arati/Pushpanjali
- 1 pm Prasad and Lunch
- 1:15 pm Mahasaptami Puja
- 3 pm Arati/Pushpanjali
- 7:15 pm Sandhyarati
- 7:30 pm Cultural Programme
- 9:15 pm Dinner
Sunday 25 October
- 10:30 am Mahashtami Puja
- 11:30 am Go As You Like competition (kids up to 5 years)
- 12:30 pm Arati/Pushpanjali
- 1 pm Prasad and Lunch
- 1:15 pm Sandhi Puja
- 1:45 pm Mahanavami Puja
- 2 pm Talent Quest (6- 18 years)
- 3:15 pm Arati/Pushpanjali
- 3:30 pm Havan
- 6:30 pm Dasami Puja
- 7 pm Speech by Ms Smita Biswas from Auckland Council
- 7:15 pm Prize and Participation Certificate distribution
- 8 pm Sindur Daan (varan)
- 9 pm Dinner