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Introduction
We, ‘New Town Intellectuals’ mainly constitute of like-minded people who are working in various professional sectors in different parts of Bengal and India and each one of us reside in multi-storied gated complexes & Housing Co-Operatives at New Town Action Area I, II, III & extended area of New Town named as Rajarhat.
With goodwill, we wish to utilize our spare time for the betterment of the society through a plethora of social welfare & social activities which would be helpful for everyone, and we hope to reach out to a mass of people, not only in Bengal but throughout the country. Slowly and gradually but certainly, one step at a time, we are gaining our foothold on various strong platforms of the society, commencing from the areas of different parts of New Town, Kolkata.
Our sole Mission & Vision is social welfare and connecting people with each other for the betterment of mankind through social activities to create an atmosphere of unity and togetherness by nurturing human values, enhancing well-being of individuals and promoting social progress.
Preview & Purview of Durga Puja
Durga Puja is known as Durgotsav in Bengal. According to historians, the celebration of Durga Puja started somewhere around the 14th Century. The Jain text from the 11-12th century shows the celebration of Durga Puja as well. The name of Maa Durga and words related to it have been seen in Vedic literature such as Rig Veda Hymns and also in Atharva Veda. According to Puranas, it is a spring festival, but we celebrate it in the months of September-October (during autumn). It is a 9 day puja and so it is also known as Navratri.
It was an idea to connect people through the greatest festival on earth which has been declared as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. We were not prepared but we needed to prepare ourselves for the larger interest of society & religion. We had just 28 days to organize last year’s Durga Puja of 2022.
Reasons For Organizing Durga Puja
1. It is said that, when all the Gods were helpless to a demon named Mahishasura, they all called Ma Durga for help, and later She killed the demon and so we celebrate it in Honour of Women’s Empowerment. We celebrate it to say, women are as strong as men. We celebrate it to remind ourselves and to teach the next generation that Good Always Wins Over Evil.
Durga Puja is celebrated on a grand scale in Kolkata because it is believed that Maa Kali (the avatar of Maa Durga) was born and has a special place in this city.
3. This shows the art of Bengal artisans as they make idols and also prepare the Pandal.
4. On the 10th day Dashami during immersion, married ladies play with vermilion. It is known as Sindhur Khela. They put some on each other, and some on idols of Gods, and they believe that by doing so, God bless them and their families.
5. During this festival many people come together after a long pause for joy & enjoyment and share their respect, love & affection with each other.
6. Durga Puja is a festival when we, organizers think about some social activities like new cloth distribution to the underprivileged people and try to make them happier.
“We worship Maa Durga to bestow upon mankind all righteousness, knowledge, prosperity and other potent powers."
Message From Chairman's Desk
I am deeply honoured & glad to know that ManabJati Kalyan Foundation and New Town Intellectuals are Organising Durga Puja this year in a grand manner at New Town, Kolkata.
Devi Durga, The Goddess of Power, is the embodiment of divine power and feminine energy. We worship Maa Durga to bestow upon mankind all righteousness, knowledge, prosperity and other potent powers. Durga Puja which marks the victory of good over evil, is also a celebration that strengthens the bond of harmony & peace in our Society.
My sincere appeal to all sections of people of entire West Bengal & India to be part of this greatest festival of India is also declared as intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. It’s celebrated by Business Houses, Professionals, Artists, Vendors, Social Workers and most importantly common people of Bengal of all ages without any hesitation. Please come and join hands together to create an unmatchable & commendable example of religious culture of India & Bengal in presence of millions of people here.
As a Chairman of New Town Durga Puja Committee. I express my Best Wishes to the Organizing Committee Members, Devotees and other Participants who are diligently and emotionally involved in this Puja this year.
Thanks & Regards
Basant Sethia,
Chairman New Town Durga Puja Committee 2023
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Invitation
Dear Sir / Madam,
It is our immense pleasure to inform you that we, New Town Intellectuals and Manab Jati Kalyan Foundation, a Social Welfare Organization has taken the initiative of DURGA PUJA 2023. We are assembling in a grand manner along with other cultural events for the 2nd year at New Town Mela Ground this year to celebrate the biggest festival in West Bengal declared as intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
We the Bengalis are extremely emotional and empathetic with this great festival. In this regard, we request your kind participation in our Durga Puja as our Honourable Guest on the Inauguration Day on 18th October 2023, Wednesday at around 6 PM or any suitable day on and from 18th October to 26th October 2023.
Please be present on those days to attract millions of people from different parts of West Bengal, as New Town Mela Ground is a most prime & populated location beside BISWA BANGLA GATE, Kolkata.
New Town is the place of future of Bengal.
Regards,
New Town Durga Puja Committee
Theme, Attraction & Special Features
1. Replica of Religious Historical Temple
2. Thousand & thousand years Old History of Ancient India
3. Idol from Krishnagar
4. Representatives from 100+ countries to be invited
5. Lighting from Chandannagar
6. Laser Show on Patriots & others
7. Social Welfare to underprivileged people
8. Free Bhog distribution to thousand people daily along with The Bhagavad Gita
9. Grand Opening with a Grand Rally of Bengal & other states Unique Cultural Presentation
10. Celebrity Sindoor Khela
11. A Grand Rally Emersion
12. A Grand Vijaya Sammiloni