Sharodiya Durga Utsav and Golu celebrations at OMR
Dakshin Chennai Prabasi Cultural Association (DCPCA) is conducting its 10th Year Sharodiya Durga Utsav and Golu celebration from Oct.20 to 24 at Ilara Resort Lawns, Navalur, OMR. The celebration, open to all, will include pujas, competitions, food stalls, games, Dandiya night and other entertainment activities.
Indian Idol fame Senjuti Das will perform on Oct.20 at 8.30 pm, and Zee Bangla SaReGaMaPa fame and lead vocalist Rahul Sinha will be coming to DCPCA, OMR to celebrate Durga Puja on Oct.22 at 8.15 pm.
During the 5-day festival of Durga Puja, besides the festive pleasantries, people can participate in Dunuchi puja, Sandhi puja, and enjoy special vegetarian Bhog at the puja pandal on Oct.21, 22 and 23, from 11.30 am to 2 pm.
Puja Schedule
- Oct.20 (Maha Shasthi): 7 am – Puja; 5.45 pm – Amontron and Adhibas; 6.30 pm – Sandhya Aarti; 7 pm – Cultural Program;
- Oct.21 (Maha Saptami): 7.30 am – Puja; 9.30 am – Puja Pushpanjali; 11 am – Bhog; 6.30 pm – Sandhya Aarti; 7 pm – Cultural Program;
- Oct.22 (Maha Ashtami): 7.30 am – Puja; 9.30 am – Pushpanjali; 11.30 am – Bhog; 4.45 pm – Sandhi Puja, Bhog and Anjali; 6.30 pm – Sandhya Aarti; 7 pm – Cultural Program;
- Oct.23 (Maha Navami): 7 am – Puja; 9.30 am – Pushpanjali; 11.30 am – Bhog; 12 noon – homam; 6.30 pm – Sandhya Aarti; 7 pm – Cultural Program;
- Oct.24 (Vijayadashami): 9 am – Puja; 9.30 – Bhog; 9.50 am – Ghot Bisorjon/ Sindur Khela; 9.50 am – Shanti Jol.
Cultural Schedule
- Oct 20: 5 pm – Inauguration & Felicitation; 7 pm – The Light of Hope and beginning of Festivities; 7.30 pm – Rabindra Nritya Natya; 8:30 pm – External Artist – Senjuti Das;
- Oct.21: 10 am – Chanting of Slokas (for Golu); 12 pm – Art Workshop for Kids; 1 pm – Alpona and Rangoli; 7 pm – Drama by Kids; 7.30 pm – A musical journey through rural India; 9 pm – Folk songs by Udaan;
- Oct.22: 11 am – Drawing competition; 12 pm – Couple games; 7 pm – Ye sham mastani/ recitation, songs, drama and dance; 7.30 pm – Drama – Monihaar ; 8.15 pm – External artist – Rahul Sinha;
- Oct.23: 11 am – Treasure Hunt; 12 noon – Conch/Shankha playing competition; 7 pm – Kuchh Nagme… Naye Purane / Evergreen Bollywood – Retro to Modern era; 8.30 pm – Dandiya Night.
To book tickets for Bhog and Dandiya, visit https://store.dcpca.in. For more information, contact 87545 77512, 98410 31207 and 95512 94971.
Raj Bhavan invites public For ‘Navaratri Kolu’
Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, is celebrating the ‘Navaratri Kolu – 2023’ from Oct.15 to 24, which will be inaugurated by the Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi.
The celebrations, from 4 pm to 6 pm, will also include cultural events. Interested persons and education institutions may send their requests with the details, including name, age, gender, address, contact number, photo identity proof, and proposed date of visit, to the email address [email protected].
Only 150 visitors per day will be permitted on first come, first view. A confirmation email with the allotted time and other details will be sent to the applicants, which will be proof of acceptance of the request. Visitors must report at Gate No. 2 of Raj Bhavan, at least 30 minutes prior to the allotted time with proof of confirmation mail and original photo identity proof (uploaded in the email while applying).
Foreign nationals may also be part of the celebrations. Their original passport only will be considered as the identification proof. Mobile phones and cameras will not be permitted inside the Raj Bhavan campus. For administrative and security reasons, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, reserves the right to reject the request to visit the campus.
Navarathri special programme by Babaji Vidhyashram
Babaji Vidhyashram is conducting a special Navarathri Programme till Oct.23. This nine day cultural event to celebrate is being held at the Sri Subramanya Swami Temple premises, from 5.30 pm onwards. Programme Schedule:
- Oct.15: 5 pm – Inauguration and invocation songs by Amit Sir, Vasudev and Manasa (Babaji Vidhyashram School students); 5.30 pm – Bharatanatyam by Kayal Academy students (Babaji Vidhyashram School students and Academy); 6.30 pm – Thirupugazh and devotional Songs by Smt. Girija and group;
- Oct.16: 5.30 pm – Programme by Babaji Vidhyashram students; 6.30 pm – Bhajan by the students of Archana;
- Oct.17: 5.30 pm – Programme by Babaji Vidhyashram students; 6.30 pm – Vocal by Srilatha Balaji and party followed by Bharatanatyam performance;
- Oct.18: 6.30 pm – Programme by Babaji Vidhyashram students; 6.30 pm- Bharatanatyam by the students of Meenakshi;
- Oct.19: 5.30 pm – Programme by Babaji Vidhyashram students; 6.30 pm – Bhajan by Smt. Uma and students;
- Oct.20: 5.30 pm – Kuthuvilakku Pooja;
- Oct.21: 5.30 pm – Programme by Babaji Vidhyashram students; 6.30 pm – Bharatanatyam by the students of Ranjana;
- Oct.22: 5.30 pm – Instrumental by the students of Kayal Academy; 6.30 pm – Bharatanatyam by the students of Ragi;
Oct.23: 5.30 pm – Programme by teachers and students of Babaji Vidhyashram; 6.30 pm – Bharatanatyam and Mohini Attam by the students of Samna Sankar.
