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Costa Mesa will host a three-day Durga Puja festival celebrating Bengali culture and the Hindu goddess Durga. Scheduled from September 26 to 28 at Estancia High School, the event features music, dance, and traditional meals alongside renowned performers. Organized by Anindya Chatterjee, the festival aims to connect younger generations to their heritage while promoting compassion through community efforts. Tickets are available online, inviting everyone to partake in the rich traditions of this vibrant cultural occasion.
Costa Mesa, California will host a three-day Durga Puja festival from September 26 to 28, celebrating Bengali culture and the Hindu holiday honoring the goddess Durga. This festival is significant as it symbolizes divine energy and protective power, with a central theme revolving around Durga’s legendary battle against the buffalo demon Mahishasura, a key story celebrated at the end of the festival.
The festival will take place at Estancia High School, featuring a variety of activities that include meals, music, dancing, and puja, a Hindu ritual of worship. The event aims to create a vibrant atmosphere reflecting the rich traditions of Bengali culture.
Notable performers set to appear at the festival include Bengali music producer Rathijit Bhattacharjee, the San Diego-based drumming group Holud Panjabi, and Grammy-winning singer Mahalakshmi Iyer. These artists are expected to enrich the festival experience, showcasing a wide array of cultural performances.
The festival is organized by Anindya Chatterjee, who aims to bridge the generational gap within the Bengali community in Orange County. Chatterjee has expressed the importance of connecting younger members with their Indian heritage, acknowledging a perceived disconnect that some feel regarding cultural roots. The festival will be open to all, aiming to spark interest in Indian and Bengali culture among diverse audiences.
Chatterjee emphasized that this festival will highlight sprawling aspects of Bengali cuisine and cultural programs, allowing attendees to engage with the culinary traditions and artistic expressions of the Bengali community.
Suvendu Laha, who serves as the president and founder of Sanhoti, highlighted the festival’s role in promoting messages of compassion and harmony. Since its establishment in June, Sanhoti has garnered over 200 members and has already organized several public events, with the Durga Puja festival being the latest addition to its calendar.
Sanhoti’s commitment extends beyond cultural festivities; the organization actively supports local charity organizations. Earlier this year, they hosted a charity event for Laura’s House, successfully raising donations of essentials such as canned food and toiletries for those in need.
Tickets for the Durga Puja festival are available for purchase online at sanhoti.org. This event not only serves as a celebration of Bengali culture but also embodies the spirit of community involvement and cultural education.
In India, the Durga Puja festival is traditionally celebrated over ten days, with its significance deeply rooted in the worship of the Hindu mother goddess. Through events like the one in Costa Mesa, the festivity is shared globally, allowing communities outside of India to partake in the rich traditions and values associated with this important cultural occasion.
The Durga Puja festival in Costa Mesa represents a galvanizing opportunity for cultural exchange and community bonding, inviting all to partake in the rich tapestry of Bengali traditions.
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- OC Register: Durga Puja Festival in Costa Mesa
- Wikipedia: Durga Puja
- OC Register: Bengali Community’s Celebration
- Google Search: Bengali culture
- OC Register: Local Artists at Durga Puja
- Google Scholar: Durga Puja
- OC Register: Significance of Durga Puja
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hinduism
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