মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের প্রধান শহর ও কমিউনিটি উৎসব
1. New York City – Times Square Durga Puja
Organized by: Bengali Club USA & ECDPA
প্রথমবার ২০২৪ সালে এবং ২০২৫-এ পুনরায় মর্যাদাসহ আয়োজিত হয় [Times Square Durga Puja], যা হলো most iconic Durga Puja event in USA, attracting both diaspora and tourists . 美 স্থানায়নের হদিস।
2. New Jersey – Kallol Puja
১৯৭৫ সালে প্রতিষ্ঠিত Kallol Durga Puja of New Jersey, one of the oldest and largest [Bengali Puja in USA], draws over 4,000 attendees annually; cultural performances by renowned Bengali artists included .
3. Maryland – Sanskriti Puja, Washington D.C. Metro Area
Sanskriti Durga Puja has upheld Bengali cultural heritage for over 50 years in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The celebration includes bodhon, Chandipath recitation, dhunuchi nach and concerts featuring bands like Bhoomi .
4. California – Sanatan Bengali Society
Southern California–তে Sanatan Bengali Society of California organizes an annual [Durga Puja in USA – West Coast] with cultural and religious events for the community .
5. Charlotte, North Carolina – Probasi of Charlotte
Probasi of Charlotte hosts a grand Durga Puja that brings together local Bengalis and visitors from neighboring states. It’s a vibrant blend of culture, tradition, and community bonding .
6. Across USA – ECDPA & Other Community Pujas
The tradition of [Durga Puja in the US] dates back to early celebrations at Columbia University (1970) by ECDPA. Since then, pujas have spread to suburbs and small towns, including places like San Diego (Saikat), San Antonio (SABCC) .
অতিরিক্ত তথ্য ও গুরুত্ব
প্রবাসে দুর্গাপুজো হচ্ছে শুধু ধর্মীয় উৎসব নয়, এটি হলো Bengali cultural identity abroad, especially in the [USA Bengali community]. শহরভিত্তিক Puja associations—Kallol NJ, Sanskriti MD, Probasi NC ইত্যাদি—মিলে একটি শক্তিশালী cultural network গড়ে তুলেছে, যা প্রজন্মের সাথে বাংলার শিকড় সংরক্ষণে সহায়ক।
Location Organizers / Community Highlights
New York (Times Square) Bengali Club USA, ECDPA Historic public puja in Times Square
New Jersey (Kallol) Kallol Puja, since 1975 Grand celebrations, famous artists
Maryland (Sanskriti) Sanskriti Puja Cultural programs, music bands
California (Sanatan) Sanatan Bengali Society West Coast puja with community bonding
Charlotte (Probasi) Probasi of Charlotte Regional Bengali cultural hub
Other cities ECDPA and local associations Tradition since 1970 in universities/suburbs
