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Wheredidthoselasttwoyearsgo?Seemslikeitwasjustyesterdayyouelectedusasyourrepresentative
fortheofficeofDurgabariExecutiveBoard,andnextmonthweareonthevergeofelectinganotherboard.
AsIlookbackononeofthemostchallenging,rewardingandquickestyearsofmylife,Icanhonestlysay
fromthebottomofmyheartitsbeenquitearide!HaveyoueverbeenonarideattheDisneylandorat
any amusement park? Every ride has its ups and downs. Sometimes you wish it could last forever, and
sometimesyouprayforittostop.YouaskyourselfWhatwasIthinkingwhenIgotonthisone?Thenyou
getoffandtellallyourfriendstheyshouldgoontheridetoo!
Past two years have been full of (mostly) ups and (a few) downs and that is inevitable. The strength of
Durgabari is in its members. At every step we saw the dedicated volunteers gave their all to ensure that
eachmembergetsthemostoutofeachprogram,religious,communitybasedwhateveritmaybe.Allofus
together have the skills and necessary interest to run Durga Bari. We divided the work amongst many
volunteersandhadtherightvolunteertodotherightwork.Professionalismandcommunicationwereour
forte. We let you know what we were planning to do, how the plans were going and when the plan was
implemented. Unexpected challenges, the odd disappointment are part of life. Constructive criticism is
alwayshealthy;premeditatedonestastedourpatience but, welearnedthroughallthat.Allinallithas
been a tremendous experience for me and I hope that I have contributed to the shaping of Durgabari in
someway.
Looking ahead, Durgabari as an organization is poised for greatness. We have the opportunity to really
attractthefuturegenerationthroughournewlybuilteducationcenter.Wehavetheopportunitytobridge
thegenerationgapandpursuethegoalsthatwealreadydefinedandwebelievedasachievable.Thishas
resulted in young adults taking part in community activities and most importantly, our next generation
enjoyingtheSundayfareatDurgaBari.LetMaDurgablessusandhelpusalltobecourageousastogether
wefacethechallengesaheadforagreatfutureforallofus.
Thank you all for the honor and the privilege of serving you for the past two years. Thanks to all the
volunteersforthedayin anddayout supportto keepDurgabarirunningeffectively.We askallofyouto
partakeinthisjourneyweneedyoursupportphysical,financialandintellectualtomakethisafruitful
pursuit. During the last seven years, HDBS has blossomed in every aspect and will in the years to come.
Thankstoallofthosewhowiththeirmoney,time,anddedicationhavemadethisinstitutionamemorable
andagreatone.WithMaaDurgasblessingsandyourhealthycooperation,wewillbesuccessful.
GopenduChakraborty
HDBSPresident
10September2008
IamgladtonotethatHoustonDurgaBariisorganizingannualDurgaPujacelebrations
fromOctober1012,2008.DurgaPujaisthemostimportantfestivalofBengalis.Itisa
celebrationoflife,culture,popularIndiancustomsandtraditions.
Houston Durga Bari plays a significant role not only in the preservation of the unique
linguistic and cultural identity of the Bengali community but also provides a forum to
educate our offsprings about the rich traditional and cultural values of India. It also
providesaplatformwheremembersofthecommunitycanmeet,interactandexchange
views, ideas and promote mutual understanding. I would like to congratulate the
HoustonDurgaBariforthecommendableworktheyaredoing.
IextendmyheartiestPujagreetingstotheBengalicommunityandbestwishesforthe
continuedsuccessoftheHoustonDurgaBariSocietyinthecomingyears.
CONSULGENERALOFINDIA
Houston
3PostOakCentral,Suite#600&1990PoatOakBlvd,Houston,Texas77066
Tel:(713)6262148and(713)6262149
Fax:(713)6262450
E-mail: cgi-hou@swbel.net
OnbehalfofthePujacommittee,Iwanttoextendaheartywelcometoyouto2008PujasatDurga
Bari.Halfaglobeaway,ateamofvolunteershastriedhardtorecreatethemagicofBengalduring
thePujaseasonsothatyoufeelathomeandenjoythewarmthoftheoccasion.ItisyourPujaand
allofustogethercreatethespecialfeeling,souniquetothisgrandevent.
WeareextremelyfortunatetohaveourownDurgaBari,tobethevenueforthiscelebrationyet
anotherachievementinNorthAmerica.Aswecelebrate,wearedeeplysaddenedbythedemiseof
ourownSatyaDa,SatyaRanjanChatterjee,whoputtremendouseffortbehindthefoundationof
DurgaBari.Weareevergratefultohiscontributionsothatallofusandfuturememberscanenjoy
itsbenefits.
Hurricane Ike has also deeply affected our community. But, the resolute determination, ever
presentinourBengalispirit,haswithstooditseffectsandintrueBengalifashion,wearepickingup
thepiecesandmovingon.
FinallyIwanttoendwithasincerevoteofthankstoallthecountlessvolunteers,whohaveputin
unbelievableefforttomakethisaresoundingsuccess.Finally,Iwarmlywelcomeallofyoutoenjoy
thePujas,feelathome,and,forgivethehonestmistakes.
It is our Puja lets celebrate together and seek Maa Durgas blessings for all our families and
friends.
BestPujawishes,
PradipTalukdar
Chairperson,HDBSPujaCommittee
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Phone (281) 265-4285, (281) 589-7700
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Kali Puja
Friday October 24
Evening
8:00 PM
10:00 PM
10:30 PM
11:00 PM
Kali Puja
Puspanjali, Bhog Arati & Havan
Classical Songs by Binay Pathak in the Temple
Prasad & Dinner
Saturday October 25
Morning & Afternoon
10:00 AM
Special Kali Puja
1:30 PM
Prasad & Lunch
3:30 PM
Diwali Local Cultural Variety Program
Evening
6:00 PM
Sandhyarati
7:30 PM
Prasad & Dinner
9:00pm
Natok Chaddabeshi
Swaraswati Puja
Saturday January 31 2009