Bangla-O-Biswa Durga Puja 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts
It is time for us to get ready for the biggest Bengali festival of all time – Durga Puja. Bangla-O-Biswa has celebrated the arrival of Mother Goddess Durga for over 40 years, ever since its inception. This year will be no exception!
DATES: October 4th, 5th and 6th 2024
VENUE: Littleton High School 56 King Street Littleton MA.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Friday, October 4th: Pousali Banerjee
Saturday, October 5th: Anjan Dutt
Sunday, October 6th: Dohar
JOIN US TO ENJOY THE MOST AUSPICIOUS CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR FEATURING A GRAND SELECTION OF CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND FOOD!!
We will offer in-person Pushpanjali and “Pratima Darshan“, “Anjali”, ” Bhog distribution”, “Dhunuchi Naach“, “LIVE Dhaak“, “Meals – Lunch and Dinner” and “Cultural Programs” to all our community members. Capacity Restrictions at the venue will apply.
Annual Membership for the year 2024-2025 is on-going, that will cover all the events from July 1st ’24 to June 30th ’25. We are requesting everyone to sign-up for the ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP and enjoy all our events FREE OF CHARGE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON MEMBERSHIPS AND PUJA PACKAGES/TICKETS
ONLINE SALE HAS ENDED. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE GATE TO BUY YOUR PACKAGES OR TICKETS. LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE
STUDENTS WILL GET 10% DISCOUNT
PRE-REGISTERED GUESTS – PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE GATE TO CHECK IN AND COLLECT YOUR PASSES
| ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS - GATE PRICE | |||||
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Family Membership |
$370 |
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Individual Membership |
$210 |
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* For more details on benefits, please visit the membership page.
| Durga Puja Package Details - GATE PRICE | ||
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Package Type |
Family Package |
Individual Package |
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3 Days Package Includes all Concert Tickets for entire family including kids |
$285 |
$200 |
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2 Days (Friday and Saturday)
Does not include Anjan Dutta and Pousali Concert Tickets. You can use Add-On to buy them separately |
$125 |
$90 |
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2 Days (Saturday and Sunday) Does not include Anjan Dutta and Dohar Concert Tickets. You can use Add-On to buy them separately |
$150 |
$110 |
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2 Days (Friday and Sunday) Does not include Pousali and Dohar Concert Tickets. You can use Add-On to buy them separately |
$125 |
$90 |
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1 Day (Friday) Includes Pousali Concert Tickets for entire family including kids |
$90 |
$45 |
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1 day (Saturday) Does not include Anjan Dutta Concert Tickets. You can use Add-On to buy it separately |
$125 |
$80 |
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1 Day (Sunday) Does not include Dohar Concert Tickets. You can use Add-On to buy it separately |
$115 |
$75 |
| INDIVIDUAL Concert Tickets - GATE PRICE | |||
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Ticket Type |
VVIP |
VIP |
General |
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Pousali Banerjee (Friday October 4th) |
$60 |
$50 |
$35 |
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Anjan Dutt (Saturday October 5th) |
$80 |
$65 |
SOLD OUT |
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Dohar (Sunday October 6th) |
$70 |
$60 |
$40 |
| ADD ON Concert Tickets with packages - GATE PRICE | |||
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Ticket Type |
VVIP |
VIP |
General |
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Pousali Banerjee (Friday October 4th) |
$40 |
$32 |
$20 |
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Anjan Dutt (Saturday October 5th) |
$60 |
$45 |
SOLD OUT |
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Dohar (Sunday October 6th) |
$48 |
$40 |
$30 |
| visiting parents - add on - gate price | |
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These prices include one visiting parent. They do not include concert tickets. You can buy them with or without concerts at the Gate |
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Add On |
Price |
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Friday (October 4th) |
$15 |
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Saturday October 5th |
$25 |
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Sunday October 6th |
$25 |
| Durga Puja / navratri passes - GATE PRICE | ||
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Ticket Type |
Family |
Individual |
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Friday 10/4 6 PM – 8 PM Darshan and Dinner |
$45 |
$25 |
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Saturday 10/5 Morning 10 AM – 2 PM Darshan, Pushpajali, Bhog, Lunch |
$75 |
$40 |
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Saturday 10/5 Evening 5 PM – 9 PM Darshan, Arati, Dinner |
$75 |
$40 |
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Sunday 10/6 Morning 10 AM – 4 PM Darshan, Pushpajali, Bhog, Lunch, Sindur Khela |
$90 |
$50 |
Schedule
Date:
4th October (Friday),
7PM – 11PM
5th October (Saturday),
10AM – 11PM
6th October (Sunday),
10 AM – 10PM
| Time | Event Schedule |
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4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Puja Mandap Setup and Decorations
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Dinner Gates Open for Pousali Banerjee Concert |
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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POUSALI BANERJEE AND TROUPE – LIVE IN CONCERT |
| Time | Event Schedule |
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09:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Durga Puja
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11:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
Pushpanjali and Bhog
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12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Lunch
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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Auditorium Seating for Cultural Programs
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3:00 PM – 3:10 PM |
Opening Songs by Kids Organized by Dr. Soumitro Pal |
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3:20 PM – 4:00 PM |
Chutney: Kids Musical Band Directed by Debajyoti Basu |
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4:10 PM – 4:50 PM |
Dance Drama – Colors of India Directed by Sunanda Ghosh |
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5:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Pa Ma Ga Re Sa Dhin Tak Group |
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5:40 PM – 6:10 PM |
AshtaNayika Nrityam Group |
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6:15 PM – 6:45 PM |
Aarati
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6:45 PM – 8:15 PM |
Dinner
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8:10 PM – 8:30PM |
Gates Open for ANJAN DUTT Live In Concert
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8:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Anjan Dutt and Troupe – Live In Concert
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| Time | Event Schedule |
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09:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Durga Puja
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11::30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Pushpanjali and Bhog
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1:00 PM – 3:00PM |
Lunch
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2:00 PM – 4: 00PM |
Sindoor Khela and Bisorjon
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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Philomela Live In Concert
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4:40 PM – 5: 10 PM |
Devi Vandana Organized by Upasana Odissi |
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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
MUSITOK – A musical drama Organized by Somdutta Mitra |
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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Dinner
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8:15 PM – 10:15 PM |
Dohar Live In Concert
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Food
Cultural Programs
Chutney
Saturday - 10.05.2024 at 3:20 PM
Colors of India
Saturday - 10.05.2024 at 4:10 PM
Pa Ma Ga Re Sa - Dhin Tak Dance Group
Saturday - 10.05.2024 at 5:00 PM
যোগমায়া আর লাবণ্য।
ছোটবেলা থেকে পাশাপাশি বাড়িতে থাকতো। একসাথে খেলতে খেলতে, গানবাজনা করতে করতে কখন যে celebrated music director duo মায়া-বন হয়ে গেলো ওরাও ঠিক জানে না। আবার যে সে সঙ্গীত পরিচালক নয়, বেশ কিছু chart-topper দেয়া, জাঁদরেল, award-winning সঙ্গীত পরিচালক! ওদের composition গুলো যেন পুরোনো আর নতুন সব instruments নিয়ে এক জাদুর খেলা!
গুবগুবি আর দোতারা মিলেমিশে একাকার হয়ে যাচ্ছে distortion guitar আর saxophone এর সঙ্গে। লোকে বলে মায়া-বনের music ওদেরই মতন: উচ্ছল, স্বচ্ছ, যেন এক দমক খোলা হাওয়া।
কিন্তু commercial success এর rat race এ দৌড়োতে গিয়ে হঠাৎ যদি creativity নামক চাকাটা গাড়ি থেকে খুলে গড়গড়িয়ে অন্য কোথাও চলে যায়? লোকে যদি তাদের চেনা ফর্মুলার খাঁচা থেকে বেড়োতে না দেয়, কি করবে মায়া-বন?
জানতে চাইলে, দেখতে আসুন ধিন-তাক ডান্স গ্রুপের শারদীয়া নিবেদন – “পা মা গা রে সা”!
Participants: Anuja Chatterjee Sharma, Dona Mitra, Nandini Mondal, Moumita Sinha, Ritu Mukherjee, Sayani Banerjee Jash, Debosmita Chakraborty, Sayantanee Sengupta, Suchismita Roychowdhury, Pooja S Dey, Jayabrata Nag, Arup Dey, Subhadarshi Sarkar, Anindita Banerjee, Dipanwita Bhattacharyya
Choreography: Sayani Banerjee Jash, Anindita Banerjee, Dipanwita Bhattacharyya
Music and soundtrack: Debadeep Bhattacharyya
Script: Dipankar Deb
Ashtanayika - Nrityam Group
Saturday - 10.05.2024 at 5:40 PM
“Ashtanayika” – The Eight Heroines
Step into the timeless world of Natyashastra as we explore the delicate emotions, desires, and relationships of the Ashtanayikas, the Nayika’s journey, reflecting her love, separation, longing, expressing their relationship with their beloved Nayakas that will be brought to life through the mesmerizing Nrityanatyas (dance dramas) of Rabindranath Tagore.
We hope you join us to be a part of an evening of soulful music, expressive dance, and the timeless art of storytelling.
Philomela
Sunday - 10.06.2024 at 4:00 PM
Devi Vandana by Upasana Odissi
Sunday - 10.06.2024 at 4:40 PM
Mahishashur Musitok 2024 by Raaga & Rhythms
Sunday - 10.06.2024 at 5:20 PM
Featured Artists
Friday - 10.04.2024 7 PM
Pousali Banerjee is an Indian singer. She has participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2017. a singing reality show which airs on Zee Bangla. She is known for singing many folk songs in Bengali. She has sung many songs like Pindare Polasher Bon, Bhromor Koiyo Giya, Kolonkini Radha, Uma Elo, Nitai Chander Dorbare, Sairon Bajlo, Kyamone Chinibo Tomare and many more.
Saturday - 10.05.2024 8:00 PM
Anjan Dutt (born 19 January 1953) is an Indian film director, actor, and singer-songwriter known for his work in the Bengali alternative music genre anyodharar gaan. As an actor, Dutta began his career in Bengali cinema in the Mrinal Sen film Chaalchitra, for which he won the best newcomer actor award at the Venice Film Festival. He acted in Aparna Sen‘s hit film, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer. In 2018 he featured in Swapnasandhani‘s new play Taraye Taraye, as Vincent van Gogh, under the direction of Kaushik Sen.
He is also a national award-winning filmmaker and is one of the most prominent directors of Bengali cinema, directing Dutta Vs Dutta, Madly Bangalee, The Bong Connection, Chalo Let’s Go, and Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona. In recent years, he has directed a Byomkesh film series
In his singing career, Dutta was greatly influenced by the music of Bob Dylan, Kabir Suman who had heralded a new era in Bengali music through his songs. These songs and lyrics, commonly referred to as Jeebonmukhi (জীবনমুখী )(literally meaning “towards life”), were concerned with the tough reality of Bengali middle-class social life, in and around Kolkata.
Sunday - 10.06.2024 8 PM
Dohar (Bengali: দোহার) is an Indian folk music musical ensemble that specializes in the styles of greater Bengal as well as the North East India. It is very popular in the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam and in Bangladesh.
Dohar has popularised Bengali and Assamese folk music. They have played for various Bengali communities in India and abroad.
