Sharodotsav 2023 - Newsletter # 25, Kali Puja Celebration, Saturday, November 11, 2023

[HDBS Puja Committee]

Kali Puja Celebration The HDBS 2023 Puja Committee cordially invites you to Kali Puja on Saturday November 11, 2023 from 6 pm to midnight at Houston Durga Bari. See you there!   Our Kali Puja will be followed by dinner and Bengali drama “Tinte Pereker Gappo (Three Insignificant Men)” inspired by the original plays “La Cuisine des Anges (French)” by Albert Husson and “Ram Shyam Jadu (Bengali)” by Badal Sarkar starting at 9:30 pm.  Kali Puja Schedule:  https://durgabari.org/eventgallery/maha-kali-puja-2023/ Important Onsite Processing and Distribution, Sponsorship and Onsite Parking Info: See flyer for details. Onsite parking is restricted and as per initial assignments, please keep the parking decals intact. Onsite disabled parking spots have been allocated per local regulations. There will be dedicated drop-off location, managed by our volunteers, if onsite disabled parking spots are filled up. The cars will have to then leave and park at West Oaks Mall.     Register for Kali Puja: Online:  https://durgabari.org/HDBS_Puja_Payments/onlinepujapayments/ To Register by Mail, Click Here to Print the Form For the latest and greatest on Puja 2023  Visit our website: https://durgabari.org/puja-2023/ Follow us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonDurgaBari/ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/durga_bari_houston

Kali Puja Transportation and Off-Site Parking at West Oaks Mall Off-site parking at West Oaks Mall will be available from 6 pm to 12 am. General registrants and visitors are requested to park at West Oaks Mall and take the free shuttle bus to/from Durga Bari. See attached off-site parking flyer for details and directions.  Please note that the City Parking lot on Schiller Road will be closed by 7:30 pm without exception.  Please follow our parking guidelines and protocols in the Durga Bari Main Campus on the Puja days and ensure a safe and enjoyable Kali Puja for everyone.

Kali Puja Fireworks at Durga Bari, Starting at 7:30 pm Important! Read the Rules of Engagement  Fireworks will be provided to registered Puja attendees (Family-kids) only. Fireworks brought from outside will not be allowed. This event will take place in a designated area under the supervision of Durga Bari Volunteers. Disclaimer: Although we will take all necessary precautions and follow appropriate safety measures for fireworks, please note that Houston Durga Bari Society will not be liable for any damages or incidents resulting from discharge of fireworks that are used by the participants.

Questions and Feedback Please direct your questions and feedback to pu...@durgabari.org. HDBS 2023 Puja Committee