Sharad Arghya 2026Dear Community Members, Get ready to share your creativity for our 26th Anniversary Durga Puja Magazine, Sharad Arghya 2026! To ensure a memorable edition representing the diverse talents of our Durga Bari family, the Magazine Committee cordially invites your contributions. Submission Deadline: July 26th , 2026 - [ Note earlier deadline than usual ] Submit To: maga...@durgabari.org ## 1. General Articles (Bengali & English) We welcome original stories, poems, travelogues, informational pieces, or essays on any topic. Format: Submit your work as both a Word file (.doc/.docx) for editing and a PDF file (.pdf). Bengali Section: Articles must be typed using Google Bangla Input Tools. English Section: All fonts are acceptable (subject to final layout adjustments by the committee). AI Policy:While we welcome the use of modern tools in today’s world, Durgabari magazine platform is to showcase your very own creativity and talent . We warmly encourage original, personal storytelling that resonates with your own voice. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to review, edit and/ or decline submissions that appear mostly generated by AI.
## 2. Children's Section We love featuring the boundless imagination of our younger generation! Children can submit artwork or write-ups on any topic. Handwritten Bengali: Will be printed as submitted. Please ensure clear handwriting with 2-inch margins on both sides. Required Details: Clearly mark all submissions with the writer’s/artist's Name, Age, Title of the work, and City of residence.
## 3. Call for Artwork & Cover Design 2nd Gen Adult Art: Puja-themed drawings or paintings by our second-generation adults may be featured in the magazine or on promotional flyers. Subject Line for Cover Entries: Use "Magazine Cover Artwork" in your email.
## 4. Celebrating Our Graduates If you are a 2026 High School or College graduate, we want to celebrate you! Please email the following details: Student picture (high resolution with close up on the face) Student Name Current School Name College the student will attend, and their major (if known) Awards/Honors/Achievements (max 50 words, preferably within 35) Hobbies Goals (max 35 words) Parents' names A quote that inspires you
## Important Notes & Contacts Guidelines: The Magazine Committee reserves the right to edit or respectfully decline submissions to align with the vision of Durga Bari. Questions? Reach out via email or contact Abhijit Bhattacharyya at 832-372-1098.
We eagerly await your wonderful contributions to make this milestone anniversary truly spectacular! Sincerely, Abhijit Bhattacharyya On behalf of The Durga Bari Puja Magazine Committee | 
