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Community Roots and Growth in Helsingborg Helsingborg’s Durga Puja has rapidly become one of South Sweden’s most vibrant Bengali cultural events. Spearheaded by local Bengali associations—primarily the Bengali Cultural Society of South Sweden (BCSofSS) and Sambandh—the celebration has grown over 6–9 years to become a key festival for the region’s Indian diaspora, regularly drawing 150–250 […]
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Origins and Mission: Connecting Bangladesh and Bengal to Sweden Founded in 1988 through a celebration of Bijaya Dashami, the Stockholm Bangiya Sanatan Samaj is the oldest Hindu social and cultural organization of its kind in Sweden and the greater Nordic region. Its stated aim is to promote and practice Indian and Bengali culture within Swedish […]
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A 20+ Year-Old Bengali Tradition in Baden The Bengali community in Baden, Aargau, Switzerland has been organizing Durga Puja since 2003, making it one of the oldest and most established Durga Puja celebrations in continental Europe. This celebration is led by the non-profit sociocultural group Swisspuja, which remains at the heart of Bengali cultural preservation […]
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Europe’s Oldest and Largest Durga Puja: Cologne’s Bengali Heart Cologne, Germany hosts the largest and oldest Bengali Durga Puja in continental Europe, organized for over 30 years by the Bharat Samiti (Indischer Kulturverein) at the Bezirksrathaus in Chorweiler. Started in 1992, Cologne’s puja draws Bengalis not only from across Germany but also from neighboring countries […]
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A Unique Ritual by the Thames: Bringing Kolkata to London The Bengali community in London celebrates Durga Puja with the grandeur and reverence typical of West Bengal, but with a unique local touch—the immersion of the goddess Durga’s idol in the River Thames. This ritual has become both a symbol of diaspora resilience and a […]
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Toronto Durgabari: The Heart of Durga Puja in Canada Toronto Durgabari is a Canada government-approved charitable organization and one of Toronto’s most dedicated Hindu religious centers, serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the Bengali and broader Indian community. The temple hosts Durga Puja with all traditional Bengali rituals, providing a sacred environment for worship, […]
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Celebrating Bengali Heritage: Bongo Poribar in the GTA The Bongo Poribar Sociocultural Association is a registered non-profit organization that energizes the Toronto and Mississauga Bengali diaspora with festive and cultural events, especially the annual Durga Puja. Founded by a close-knit group of expatriate Bengalis, Bongo Poribar’s aim is to foster community bonds, preserve roots, and […]
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Heritage and Community: BCHCS in Toronto The Bangladesh Canada Hindu Cultural Society (BCHCS) stands as a flagship organization for Toronto’s Bangladeshi Hindu community. Established in 1995, BCHCS provides a vibrant platform where locals gather to practice both spiritual and cultural traditions—with Durga Puja as its annual centerpiece. To accommodate growing needs, BCHCS founded the Bangladesh […]
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Overview: San Antonio Bengali Cultural Community (SABCC) The San Antonio Bengali Cultural Community (SABCC) serves as the heart of Bengali cultural celebration in central Texas, providing a vibrant hub for the Bengali diaspora and fostering traditional festivals, especially the beloved Durga Puja. Since its founding, SABCC has brought together families, students, and professionals, nurturing both […]
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Saikat: Bengali Community Pillar in San Diego Saikat is the leading Bengali Association of San Diego, California, founded in 1987 as a nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve and promote Bengali culture and traditions among the region’s growing diaspora. Every year, Saikat hosts one of Southern California’s most vibrant Durga Puja festivals, transforming San […]
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