We are delighted to inform you that Bharatiya Bengali Cultural Club of Calgary (BBC3) will celebrate its second Durga Puja in Calgary on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th 2025 (Friday to Sunday).
Please see the details of our event below:
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS: Prasad, Lunch and Dinner will be served.
BBC3'S SPECIAL PUJA ATTRACTION: KUMARI PUJA :
Like last year, BBC3 will perform Kumari Puja on Saturday dated 4th October 2025 around 1.30 PM. Kumari Puja is a unique Durgapuja ritual where a young girl is chosen to represent goddess Durga's pure form and is worshipped. It signifies that Maa Durga prevails in every woman and they must be respected like the divine mother.
BBC3'S DURGAPUJA WITH BENGALI PRIEST :
Same as last year we are bringing a professional Bengali ‘Priest' who is a disciple of Thakur Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansadev and who served as a priest at Toronto Kalabari. We are excited to chant the mantra and puja in Bengali/ Sanskrit language.
MUSICAL & DANCE NIGHT
3rd October 2025 Friday@9 PM-12 AM :
AUROROOTS live band and local performers will present captivating songs and dances on the night.
4th October 2025 Saturday@9 PM-12 AM
Shrayee Paul with live musicians will perform mesmerizing songs on the night. Shrayee Paul is the winner of SANGEET ER MAHAJUDDHO 2021 , FINALIST SUPER SINGER 2020 and performed at ZEE BANGLA SAREGAMAPA and NABC 2022.
PUJA SUBSCRIPTION:
MEMBERSHIP FEES : Those who have not yet paid your Membership Fees ( Family $60, Single $30), please e-transfer the same separately with your full name/ family details in the comment section.
REGISTRATION:
Please complete the online registration form to register for this year's Durga Puja. The online registration form can be accessed via the following link:
https://www.bbc3.ca/bbc3-events-calendar/bbc3-durga-puja-2025-registration-form
Please complete your registration soon to take advantage of the early bird discounts and to secure your spots.
The last day for Durga Puja registration is 25th September 2025.
PAYMENT METHODS:
Please e-transfer your Durga puja subscription and Membership fees separately to info@bbc3.ca with your full name and details.
Handover your cheque to an Executive Committee Member or Director near you.
Cheque /Cash at the Hall.
PLEDGE:
We request you to please come forward with any donation/ pledge amount to support BBC3's yearly set-up expenses or for sponsoring Puja, Lunch or Dinner for 3rd ,4th or 5th October 2025.
DONATION ON ITEMS/ MAGAZINE GREETINGS:
You may donate for the expenses like Priest (5X$200), Flowers (3X$150), Puja Upakaran (5X$100) with your event subscription or offer Sari/ Dhuti, etc.
Magazine half page greetings with your photo: Platinum : $1000 and up; Diamond : $750 to $999; Gold : $500 to $749.
Shuvo Bijaya family greetings : $50 ( your name/s will be published)
PUJA BHOG:
Please let us know the day you want to offer the Puja Bhog and the item.
MAGAZINE WRITE-UPS:
We are preparing our Puja Magazine, which will be distributed to members during the event.
If you would like to contribute write-ups, artwork, or painting etc. to be featured in our Puja Magazine, please submit your work by September 10, 2025.
Please send your submissions to: rupasree.sensharma@gmail.com with CC to: info@bbc3.ca.
Guidelines:
· Write-ups: Please keep your write-ups to a maximum of 2 pages so that we can accommodate as many contributors as possible. Please submit your write-up in MS Word for formatting purposes, rest assured that content will not be changed. Please note that writing in Bengali font shall be the writer's responsibility.
· Artwork: Please submit all artwork in PDF format.
Please note that Magazine editor/s reserves all rights to review/ take decisions on publication of any write-ups.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We would love for you to join in by volunteering some of your time during the three days of Puja. No matter how big or small, your help will make a difference and will be deeply appreciated.
Please sign up if you are able to volunteer. Please fill out the volunteer sign up form https://www.bbc3.ca/bbc3-events-calendar/volunteer-sign-up-form-for-durga-puja-2025. You can also email info@bbc3.ca for various volunteering scope during the Durga puja event.
Looking forward to meeting you all in BBC3's second Durga puja 2025!
With your gracious presence let's make this event a joyous and memorable Durga puja celebration for all of us!