Sharodiya Durga Puja 2022শারদীয়া দুর্গোৎসব ১৪২৯Editorial MessageIt’s that time of the year again - time of rejoice, time for festivities, time for our community to cometogether again and immerse ourselves in celebration of our Maa Durga’s arrival on mortal earth.In 2021, Kolkata’s Durga puja was added to the Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanitylist - this makes a statement and a headline, not only for us here, but the global Bengali diaspora. Thecelebration of Durga Puja epitomises our community’s camaraderie – a sense of pride in our togethernessand affection for each other. The Durga Puja is not only an annual Puja celebration but also one of thebiggest examples of confluence of religion, art and culture. Even in today’s world, our intangible yetsteadfast faith and unwavering belief in our traditions and culture bind us all together. With this faithcomes an immense sense of goodwill and charity – a spirit of generosity and humanity.Our UK Hindu Cultural Association (UKHCA) has been re-creating the charisma of Kolkata’s DurgaPuja for many years. This is a community that is strongly bound together with this sense of tradition,culture and humanity; with the firm resolve of passing on this beacon to our younger generation. Monthsof meticulous planning culminate in the success of the UKHCA Sarbojonin Durga Puja – a celebrationof our Maa and a celebration of our community. Not only does this celebration bring us joy, it helpseveryone linked with this Puja, the artisans weaving those Puja sarees for us, the florists we get ourflowers from, the local community and area we have our celebrations in, the list is endless. For theUKHCA community, charity begins at home – devotees are welcomed with arms wide-open, and thespirit of generosity is evident in the sponsorship and donations gratefully received from our patrons.While mother earth still reels under and tries to recover from the impact of Covid-19 and a war at ourdoorstep, Maa Durga – the impenetrable comes to life and brings with her a celebration of the victoryof good over evil, of power and of coming back to our roots in a traditional festive fervour, offering somerespite to our heart and soul. We invoke and welcome our Maa Durga to grant us peace, harmony andthe power to win over evil.Ya devi sarva bhooteshu, matri roopena sansthitaNamastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo namahaYa devi sarva bhooteshu, shanti roopena sansthitaNamastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo namahaইয়া দেবী সবগভূ রর্ষু মার্ৃ রূপেণ সংস্থির্া।নমস্তসৈ নমস্তসৈ নমস্তসৈ নমোো নমঃ।।ইয়া দেবী সবগভূ রর্ষু শান্তিরূপেণ সংস্থির্া।নমস্তসৈ নমস্তসৈ নমস্তসৈ নমোো নমঃ।This edition of the UKHCA Durga Puja Brochure for 2022 has been carefully curated with literarycontributions from our committed members. This is a mesmerising, yet euphoric concoction of artwork,stories, poetry and life experiences on the theme of ‘India – Together’. Our heartfelt thanks to allmembers for your support in bringing this edition together. Our special thanks to Professor BimalBhaduri for your leadership and mentorship as our General Secretary and President of the UKHCAover the past few years. Our celebrations would not have been such a resounding success without theanchoring provided by our Office Bearers and Executive committee members and all our Volunteerswho tirelessly support the festivities. We are grateful for all your endowments of time, energy and loveto the UKHCA.Please enjoy our compilation and kindly also support the small businesses featured in our brochure.Warm regards,UKHCA Brochure TeamRama Roshmi Arunima Sumita Paromita Tanuj Debashish DebanjanUK Hindu Cultural Association6www.ukhca.communityukhca.info@gmail.comRegistered UK Charity No. 1069932
Sharodiya Durga Puja 2022শারদীয়া দুর্গোৎসব ১৪২৯UK Hindu Cultural Association7www.ukhca.communityukhca.info@gmail.comRegistered UK Charity No. 1069932
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