Friends,
In these challenging times we can certainly benefit from a spiritual pick-me-up. Ma Saraswati is coming into our homes and hearts at just the right time. We have great news! Get ready to adore Bengal’s deeply treasured Goddess. On February 13 we will bring out Ma Saraswati’s Protima, decorate her and perform her puja with full ceremony for all to watch live on your computers or TVs.
SPONSORSHIP: We are not doing a membership drive at this time. In order to meet expenses we are asking for your generous sponsorship for the following, please contact us at BADV.bhog@gmail.com :
- Pujo $50 X 2
- Flowers $50
- Fruits $50
- Mishti $50 X 2
- Saree for Ma $50
PUJO AND BHOG: Our Purohit will perform a full fledged and glorious ceremony for us. After the ceremony we will package Ma’s BHOG for you to pick up curb-side at the actual puja location. This $10 package will consist of:
- Khichudi
- begun bhaja
- aloo phulkopi torkari
- chatni
- mishit
- fresh and dry fruit prosad.
Please contact us at BADV.bhog@gmail.com before 5th Feb. to let us know how many Bhog packages you would like to pick up, and we will contact you with specifics. We really do need you to let us know by the 2/5/21 deadline so that we can purchase materials and prepare accordingly. The puja is centrally and conveniently located near the intersection of routes 141 and 48, about 5 miles south of the Hindu Temple. You will be asssigned a time slot when you may drive up to the house, receive the proffered package(s), pay exact change if you have not already paid electronically, and drive away happy. We will strictly adhere to all COVID protocols, so we regretfully can not allow anyone to alight from the car and ask to see the Thakur. Please let us all fill our hearts and collective spirit by adoring our blessed MA online.
HATHEY KHORI Those families who are ready for their child to give “hathey khori” will not be disappointed! Please let us know at BADV.bhog@gmail.com and will be able to do it all online to your satisfaction.
UPDATED TIMELINE: Pujo time is 11 AM to 12.30 PM, with Anjali and Arati 12.30 to 1.30 PM, and bhog bitoron from 1.45 to 3.30 PM. Please order bhog at BADV.bhog@gmail.com.
CULTURAL PROGRAM: 4.30pm to 6.30 PM. Please send your participation to BADV.cultural@gmail.com
Following is the procedure to submit the recordings and mcee recording.
Basics:
What to send?
2 Video Files ( 1 performance, 1 performer’s dadu/dida/thakuma/thakurda/masi/meso/best buddy Introducing him/her)
In case of dance performance send soundtrack also (So 3 files in this case.)
How to Send?
Go to:
Follow the steps to send files to badv.cultural@gmail.com
Do’s and Don’ts:
- Use any latest smartphone (if you do not have video camera).
- Use highest resolution possible.
- Use landscape mode (long side horizontal).
- Use a stand.
- Keep performer at the center of the screen and as close as possible.
- Record in an area where there is no noise (as low as possible).
- Individual performance should not be more than 4 min.
- Introduction to the performer should not be more than 15 sec.
What else?
Be sure to send an email to badv.cultural@gmail.com mentioning:
- Name
- Guardian’s Name and Phone number
- Performance Name
Ad hoc Committee
