Durga Puja is one of the grandest and most-awaited Indian festivals in September 2017. It is a most spectacular celebration in the Indian state of Bengal. Though Durga Puja is celebrated wherever Indians are in the world, no other place can match the grandeur of the celebration that Bengal exhibits. However, the joy and happiness it brings is not restricted within borders of India. It is equally perceptible among Indians in New York and New Jersey Indians. Some of the Bengali associations have been celebrating Durga Puja in New Jersey and New York for years. We at Indian Eagle recommend the following best places for Durga Puja 2017 in New York and New Jersey.
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New York Durga Puja 2017: Queens, New York
The New York Puja Association, a non-profit organization of Bengalis in New York, celebrates Durga Puja as traditionally as the celebration in India. They have been known for organizing one of the best Durga Puja events in USA since they got together in Queens, NYC in 1995. This New York Durga Puja 2017 is their 22nd celebration. They also celebrate Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja every year. Cultural entertainment is a hallmark of the New York Puja Association’s Durga Puja 2017 in USA.
- Dates: September 29, 30 & October 1
- Venue: Gujarati Samaj Hall, 173-15 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
- Contact: 917 656 6964, nypujaassociation18@gmail.com
Sanskriti Durga Puja 2017: Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Durga Puja is one of the best New York Indian events in September 2017. Sanskriti, a Bengali cultural association in Buffalo, is at the helm of this New York Durga Puja 2017. Founded in 1974-75, Sanskriti strives to provide the current generation of Bengalis in New York with a cultural platform to have a tryst with their heritage. Sanskriti also organizes Saraswati Puja and Lakshmi Puja among others. The New York Buffalo Durga Puja begins and ends with engrossing cultural programs for all age groups.
- Dates: September 29 to October 1
- Venue: Hindu Cultural Society, 1595 N French Road, Getzville, NY 14068
- Contact: president@buffalosanskriti.org
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New York Kali Mandir Durga Puja: Baldwin, NY
New York Kali Mandir is one of the best places to celebrate Durga Puja 2017 in New York. Founded in 2005, New York Kali Mandir is not just a temple but a community based organization. Consecrated to Goddess Kali, it organizes Durga Puja and other festivals with close adherence to age-old traditions and cultural beliefs in Bengal. Unlike other organizers of Durga Puja 2017 in USA, New York Kali Mandir has geared up for a 5-day celebration.
- Dates: September 25 to 30
- Venue: 614 Seaman Ave, Baldwin, NY, 11510
- Contact: nykmdevotee@gmail.com
East Coast Durga Puja Association: Queens, New York
The East Coast Durga Puja Association in Queens, New York is breathlessly waiting for Durga Puja 2017 in USA. Known for one of the few best New York Durga Puja events, this non-profit organization of New York Bengalis has got a great schedule of cultural programs including a live concert by Rupankar Bagchi, a National Award-winning singer from Kolkata, for three days of the celebration this year. Below are some more details of this Durga Puja 2017 in New York.
- Dates: September 15, 16 & 17
- Venue: Gujarati Samaj Hall, 173-15 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
- Contact: (516) 308-2246 or ECDPANY@gmail.com
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Utsov Inc. Durga Puja 2017: East Brunswick, NJ
Utsov Inc. is a big name in the celebration of Dura Puja and other Indian festivals in New Jersey. Founded by a group of Indian professional sin New Jersey, Utsov Inc. is all set to celebrate Durga Puja 2017 in the grandest way possible. This New Jersey Durga Puja 2017 has several ‘wow’ factors including a fascinating lineup of cultural events and entertainment programs. While there are a drawing competition and a talent show for children, adults can display their conch blowing prowess at a conch shell blowing contest. Besides delectable Bengali food at Utsov Inc. Durga Puja, young Indian signers – Parul Mishra and Vishwajeet Borwankar – will make this Durga Puja 2017 in USA a melodious one.
- Dates: September 30 & October 1
- Venue: The Jo Ann Magistro Performing Arts Center, Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Contact: 732 648 7461 or 313 338 8678
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Kallol Durga Puja 2017: Somerset, New Jersey
One of the most famous Bengali associations in New Jersey, Kallol knows how to make Durga Puja a memorable celebration every year. The Kallol Durga Puja 2017 in New Jersey is one of the most-awaited Indian festivals in September for its agenda of multicultural programs including musical performances by eminent artists from India. Popular Indian singer Sona Mohapatra and National Award winner Iman Chakraborty will lend melodies to the celebration this year. Sandeep Bhattacharjee, Pratik Chowdhury and the Dohar Band from Kolkata will add to the entertainment quotient of this New jersey Durga Puja by Kallol.
- Dates: September 29 to October 1
- Venue: Ukranian Church and Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Ananda Mandir Durga Puja 2017: Somerset, NJ
Durga Puja at Ananda Mandir in New Jersey is a most traditional one. Hundreds of New Jersey Indians throng the shrine to immerse themselves in festive revelries for five days. New Jersey Ananda Mandir is one of the few Hindu temples in USA that follows the Bengali calendar precisely for celebrating Durga Puja and other festivals. Also an Indian cultural center, the temple was commissioned in 1995 and constructed in 2003.
- Dates: September 17 & September 25 to 30
- Venue: 269 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873-5212
- Contact: (732) 873-9821 or info@anandamandir.org
Garden State Cultural Association: Plainfield, NJ
This New Jersey Durga Puja by Garden State Cultural Association in Plainfield is in its 26th year. Known for traditional celebrations, this nonprofit organization of New Jersey Indian Bengalis leaves no stone unturned to make Durga Puja a grand get-together for delicious Bengali food and cultural entertainment. Two contemporary singers, Aneek Dhar and Anupam Roy will enthrall volunteers and visitors at this place for Durga Puja 2017 in USA.
- Dates: September 30 & October 1
- Venue: Plainfield High School, 950 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Contact: 609 897 9221 or contact@gsca.us
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Indian Community Center of Garden State: NJ
Indians in and around Morris County, New Jersey, can look forward to the Indian Community Center of Garden State for Durga Puja 2017 in USA. This New Jersey Bengali community does not inch away from tradition when it comes to celebrating Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Lakshmi Puja or any other festival. No matter how many thousands of miles away from India, the Indian Community Center of Garden State makes sure that everyone feels like being home during Durga Puja in New Jersey.
- Dates: September 23 & 24
- Venue: Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ – 07054
Bengali Cultural Society Durga Puja 2017: NJ
One of the oldest Bengali Indian communities in New Jersey, Bengali Cultural Society is up with their Durga puja celebration schedule like previous years. The Way Bengali Cultural Society organizes Durga puja in New Jersey is synonymous with food, fun and frolic. It mirrors the rich cultural and literary heritage of Bengal.
- Dates: September 29 to October 1
- Venue: ICC, 820 Rt 73, Marlton, NJ 08053
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