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Invitation for Puja 2010

Sarba Mangala Mangalye shive Sarbartha ShadikeSharanye Stryambake Gouri Narayani Namohastu Te

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Bengali Association of Delaware Valley

Cordially invites you, your family, and friends to our

Durga Puja Celebration October 15th, 16th & 17th, 2010,

At Hindu Temple (Auditorium)

Lakshmi PujaFriday, Octber 22nd, 2010

Hindu Temple760 Yorklyn Road Hockessin, DE, 302-235-7020.

THANKSBengali Association of Delaware Valley

Puja Committee


DURGA PUJA NIRGHANTA (SCHEDULE)

10/15/10 (Friday)6:30 : PM –8:400 PM

Devi Bodhan (also called Jagaran or waking up the Devi) And Adhivas (Welcoming Devi) : 6:30 : PM –7:30 PM

Prasad & Dinner : 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cultural Program at Temple AuditoriumOpening Dance : 8:30PM

Popular Bengali and Hindi Song : 8:40PMby Rajdeep and Torsha (Indian Idol Star)

10/16/10 (Saturday)11AM – 10 PM

Saptami Puja : 11AM – 1PMPrivate puja and Arati - 1PM – 1:30PM

Prasad and Lunch - 2PM – 3PM

Cultural Program at HB DuPont Middle School (within 0.5 miles from Temple)

Opening Dance by Mayurakshi : 6:30PM – 6:40PMDrama by BADV Kids (Balmiki Pratibha) : 6:40 PM – 7.30 PM

Shruti Natok (Washington DC) : 7:30PM – 8:30PMBoxed Dinner/ Veg & Non-Veg ($5) : 8:30PM – 9PM

(RSVP by 10/8 to [email protected])Dance by Mitra Purkayastha Group : 9PM – 10PM

10/17/2010 (Sunday)

Astami Puja, Sandhi Puja, Kumari Puja,Nabami Puja and Bijoya Dasami : 11AM - 2PM

Sindur Khela : 2PM - 2:30PMLunch and Prasad : 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Variety Program by BADV members : 3:30PM - 4:30PM

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About Goddess Durga

Durga, in Sanskrit means "She who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach." GoddessDurga is a form of Sakti worshiped for her gracious as well as terrifying aspect. Mother ofthe Universe, she represents the infinite power of the universe and is a symbol of a femaledynamism. The manifestation of Goddess Durga is said to emerge from Her formlessessence and the two are inseparable.

She is also called by many other names, such as Parvati, Ambika, and Kali. In the form ofParvati, She is known as the divine spouse of Lord Shiva and is the mother of Her two sons,Ganesha and Karttikeya, and daughter Jyoti. Destroyer of demons, she is worshiped duringan annual festival called Durga puja, especially popular among Bengalis.

Her AppearanceThere are endless aspects of Durga described in the Puranas and Agamas and theiconography is consequently very varied. She is usually pictured as having ten arms holdingSword, Conch, Discus, Rosary, Bell, Winecup, Shielf, Bow, Arrow, and Spear. She is mostoften shown riding a lion from which comes Her august name, Simhavahini, "She who standsastride the king of beasts". She is gorgeously dressed in royal red cloth and has severalornaments decorating Her personage. Her hair is dressed up in a crown (karandamukuta)which then flows out in long luxuriant tresses that are darkly luminous and soothing to theeye. The various tools reflects the eminent supremacy that helps in controling the universeand obey Her will.

Wielding EnergyGoddess Durga exists eternally, always abiding in her own sweet nature and inhabits thehearts and minds of her ecstatic devotees. As Shakti power, she shapes, nurtures, anddissolves names and forms, while as subtle spiritual energy called Kundalini, She lights thelotuses fo the seven centres of awareness in the sacred human body. Goddess Durga killedthe powerful demon Mahish and all his great commanders. When demonic forces createimbalance all god unite becoming one divine force called Shakti or Durga.

Source : www.durga-puja.org

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Contributor : Nurani Mohana


THE HOLY BOOKS OF HINDUSContributor – Sudeb Das

Sadhu Sangha

In Scriptures, there are many references of Sadhu Sangha, which is popularly knownas Sat Sangha. We find many such references in Kathamrita given by Bhagaban SriSri Ramakrishna for better understanding and practice of religion. The Sadhus orSaints with superior knowledge of religion, could explain religion better with storiesand examples from life. The people who seeks deeper knowledge in religion usuallytakes shelter of Saints or Holy man. So, in early days, Sadhu Sangha became theprimary source of learning religion. But , to-day many sources are available to enrichreligion knowledge. The different examples of Sadhu Sangha, or Sat Sangha are:-

1. Books- Many books in the form of Scriptures or Holy Books areavailable for reading. The books with diagrams, pictures are alsoavailable for better understanding and clarity and became primarysource of Sat Sangha.

2. Organized Classes, Meetings, Seminars, Discussions on religious subjects all arevery important means of Sat Sangha.

3. The next important means of Sat Sangha are pre-recorded Tapes or Discs on HolySubjects or Topics.

4. The Pre-recorded or Live Music such as Kirtan, Bhajan or many other types ofspiritual songs are also treated as important mode of Sat Sangha .

5. Esthetic Movies & Dramas narrating the stories of scriptures and lives of HolyMen or Women, also became a means Sat Sangha.

Therefore, all these studies such as Reading Sat Grantha (books); Attending theClasses, Lectures of Sadhus, Saints, Religious Scholars; Watching Good ReligiousMovies or Dramas; Listening or Participating in Religious Songs like Kirtan Bhajanetc. etc. can be assumed as Sat Sangha activities as these will help us to enrich ourreligious knowledge to lead better peaceful life.

The Blind Children and the Elephant

Once in a town there was a school for blind children. The teacher was telling thechildren a story about an elephant. One child asked the teacher,” what an elephant is”.The teacher could not describe what it was to the children. So he took them to anelephant to touch and understand what it is. All of the children were very excited. Theteacher took them to the manager of a circus nearby. He asked the manager and surelyhe said yes.


They came to an elephant named Radha. All of them surrounded the animal. One boymoved his hand over the large ear of the elephant. Then he thought to himself “Theelephant is like a fan.” Another boy held the leg of the elephant with both hands andthought “The elephant is a big pillar.” A third one touched his trunk and thought “Theelephant is a thick club.” The last one poked his stomach and thought “This animal isa huge jar.” They came back to the school and started discussing what an elephantis. The first student said an elephant is like a fan. The second student said a elephantis like a big pillar. And the third student said the elephant is a thick club. The fourthstudent said an elephant is a huge jar. They all are wrong and also they are correctbecause they could only touch a part of the elephant, not the whole elephant. So youcan not understand correctly from knowing the partial truth.

Retold By Maya

The Story of Surdas

Part – 1

Once upon a time, there was a man named Surdas. He had a great devotion to LordKrishna, but he was born blind. One day, he went on a holy trip. After a couple minuteshe fell into a well. He called to the Lord to save him, and eventually, after a week hewas pulled out of the well thanks to God’s grace. When he was on land, he heard LordKrishna and Radha talking. Surdas told them that he was blind, for he was begging tosee Krishna. Radha slowly went near Surdas. Krishna warned her that Surdas willcatchhold of her feet. Radha asked Surdas if he would do so, and he said, “ How can I, if Iam blind?” Krishna warned Radha again. She went behind Surdas and touched him.Surdas turned and managed to catch hold of her feet. Radha escaped, but Surdas hadher anklets.

Part – 2

Radha asked for Surdas to return her anklets. Surdas said, “ How do I know if theseare yours? I am blind.” Radha said, “They are mine. Please, return them to me.” “ If Ican see you, then I will know that they are yours.” Suddenly, Surdas could see! TheLord said that he can ask for any other boons he wants. Surdas said, “By seeing bothof your true forms, I don’t want to see any other things in the world. So, please, makeme blind again.” Radha shed tears of his devotion to them, and so, Surdas becameblind again.

Retold By Shakti


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Word of Malice*by Aratrik Guha

As we learn and as we grow,Our seniors teach us many a thing,Always setting precedents,And almost always hindering,I speak not of the elderly I speak of teens,In the heart of hatred lies spreading a scourge,A simple word of different meaning used to define our very friends,Used as a joke but interpreted differently,“Retard” we call our friends,For what reason this became a precedent is insane,Capricious and unintelligible are the influencers,But blissful are those,Those who are mentally challenged,They are unique in everyway,Their mental state we never leave astray,Facilitating their lives incessantly,Yet we still use the word that sets them a blaze,Never will I forgive those who use it,Some are hypocrites and some are ignorant,Though I trust that humanity will amend,For it is their duty as fellow human friends.

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Obstacles

by Hirakumar Mukhopadhyay

It was just too difficult, there were too many obstacles

It seemed like survival wasn’t possible

But I kept my head up; everyone doesn’t die at a hospital

If a door closing,

a new one always opens

a new thing should be made when something is broken

I always heard no matter how far it is, still pursue

No attempt made, everything is bound to go askew

It might be crazy, it might be nuts like cashews

But being wrong at this point is like saying the sky isn’t blue

The situation may seem like different hues,

But it just depends on your view

So always persevere

The end may be near

It took me forever, but I’m finally here

My mission was to get past where I started, and that was clear

If you heading in the wrong direction, just turn and steer

If you’re afraid just remember you shouldn’t have fears

If you have that, all critics will simply cheer

What you strived for what will appear

It might take a day, or a year

Who knows the time?

But it’s all fine if you cross the finish line

They asked it took you so much longer, why didn’t you give up?

I did it for the honor and for me that was enough


108 Names of Goddess Durga

Name Meaning

Durga The Inaccessible

Devi The Diety

Tribhuvaneshwari Goddess of The Three Worlds

Yashodagarba Sambhoota Emerging From Yashoda's Womb

Narayanavarapriya Fond of Narayana's Boons

Nandagopakulajata Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race

Mangalya Auspicious

Kulavardhini Developer Of The Race

Kamsavidravanakari Threatened Kamsa

Asurakshayamkari Reducer Of The Number Of Demons

Shilathata Vinikshibda At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa

Akashagamini Flew In The Sky

Vasudevabhagini Sister Of Vasudeva

Divamalya Vibhooshita Adorned With Beautiful Garlands

Divyambaradhara Beautifully Robed

Khadgaketaka Dharini Holder Of Sword And Shield

Shiva Auspicious

Papadharini Bearer Of Others' Sins

Varada Granter Of Boons

Krishna Sister Of Krishna

Kumari Young Girl

Brahmacharini Seeker Of Brahman

Balarkasadrushakara Like The Rising Sun

Purnachandra Nibhanana Beautiful Like The Full Moon

Chaturbhuja Four-Armed

Chaturvakttra Four-Faced

Peenashroni Payodhara Large Bosomed

Mayoora Pichhavalaya Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles

Keyurangadadharini Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets

Krishnachhavisama Like Krishna's Radiance

Krishna Dark-Complexioned

Sankarshanasamanana Equal To Sankarshana

Indradhwaja Samabahudharini With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag

Patradharini Vessel-Holder

Pankajadharini Lotus-Holder


Pashadharini Holder Of Rope

Dhanurdharini Holder Of Bow

Mahachakradharini Holder Of Chakra

Vividayudhadhara Bearer Of Various Weapons

Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears

Chandravispardimukha Beautiful Like The Moon

Mukutavirajita Shining With Crown Adorned

Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita Having Peacock-Feathered Flag

Kaumaravratadhara Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do

Tridivabhavayirtri Goddess Of The Three Worlds

Tridashapujita The Goddess Of The Celestials

Trailokyarakshini Protector Of The Three Worlds

Mahishasuranashini Destroyer Of Mahisha

Prasanna Cheerful

Surashreshtta Supreme Among The Celestials

Shiva Shiva's Half

Jaya Victorious

Vijaya Conqueror

Sangramajayaprada Granter Of Victory In The War

Varada Bestower

Vindhyavasini` Resident Of The Vindhyas

Kali Dark-Complexioned

Kali Goddess Of Death

Mahakali Wife Of Mahakala

Seedupriya Fond Of Drinks

Mamsapriya Fond Of Flesh

Pashupriya Fond Of All Beings

Bhootanushruta Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas

Varada Bestower

Kamacharini Acting On One's Own Accord

Papaharini Destroyer Of Sins

Kirti Famed

Shree Auspicious

Dhruti Valiant

Siddhi Successful

Hri Holy Chant Of Hymns

Vidhya Wisdom

Santati Granter Of Issues

Mati Wise

Sandhya Twilight


Prabha Dawn

Nitya Eternal

Jyotsana Radiant Like Flames

Kantha Radiant

Khama Embodiment Of Forgiveness

Daya Compassionate

Bandhananashini Detacher Of Attachments

Mohanashini Destroyer Of Desires

Putrapamrityunashini Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death

Dhanakshayanashini Controller Of Wealth Decrease

Vyadhinashini Vanquisher Of Ailments

Mruthyunashini Destroyer Of Death

Bhayanashini Remover Of Fear

Padmapatrakshi Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf

Durga Remover Of Distress

Sharanya Granter Of Refuge

Bhaktavatsala Lover Of Devotees

Saukhyada Bestower Of Well-Being

Arogyada Granter Of Good Health

Rajyada Bestower Of Kingdom

Ayurda Granter Of Longevity

Vapurda Granter Of Beautiful Appearance

Sutada Granter Of Issues

Pravasarakshika Protector Of Travellers

Nagararakshika Protector Of Land

Sangramarakshika Protector Of Wars

Shatrusankata Rakshika Protector From Distress Caused By Foes

Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika Protector From Ignorance And Distress

Sagaragirirakshika Protector Of Seas And Hills

Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika Granter Of Success In All Attempts

Durga Deity Durga

Source:www.durga-puja.org

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Durga Puja 2010 Sub-Committee Members

BADV Board of TrusteesAsoke Chatterjee, Subhash Mazumdar, Chandan Nath, Bachaspati Roy and Arjun Sau.

Puja CommitteeManidipa Nath, Chandan Nath, Durba Ghosh, Paramita Saha, Latika Roy, Bishakha Choudhuri, RunaMitra, Somnath Choudhuri, Dipak Mukhopadhyay, and Shoibal Banerjee

Food CommitteeSunanda Mukherjee, Paramita Saha, and Malaya Das

Fund Raising CommitteeMonua Dutta, Bachaspati Roy

Souvenir CommitteeAnit Dutta, Dibyasree Sarkar, and Amulya Chakraborty

Murti Transportation CommitteeAmulya Chakraborty and Subhas Mazumdar

Pandal DecorationSubhas Mazumdar, Debaprasad Roy and Dipak Mukhopadhyay

Cultural ProgramManideepa Guha, Anjan Gunin and Kaushik Sarkar

Cleaning CommitteeChittaranjan Das, Anit Dutta and Bishakha Choudhuri

Hospitality CommitteeSoma Mazumdar and Uma Chatterjee

BADV Board of Trustees and the Puja Sub-committee members expresstheir sincere thanks to all members and friends of BADV for their help

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What the epic says – “AkalBodhan”

The worship of Devi Durga in the month of Ashwin is called 'Akalbodhan'-an uncustomary time for commencement of the worship. It is so called sincethe period of this worship differs from the conventional period (during thespring - 'Basanta'). Ramayana says that when Rama was engaged in thefierce battle with Ravana, he wanted to secure the blessings of victoryfrom Devi Durga. He held the puja to evoke the goddess during autumn tohis dire plight, thereby worshiping Durga untimely (in Akal). Hence this pujais called Akalbodhon.

It was customary to worship Durga with 100 neel kamals (blue lotuses).Rama could gather only 99 of them; he offered one of his eyes as asubstitute of the 100th lotus. Pleased with his devotion Durga blessed him.The battle started on Shaptami and Ravana was killed at the Shandhikshan(in between) Ashtami and Navami; he was cremated on Dashami. Thereforethe four days of the puja that we celebrate ends in the triumph of thegood over evil.

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