New Horizons Seniors Program
Deshantari’s NHSP project started on 14 March, 2016 and will continue until 13 March, 2017 and the following members will be organizing the various senior activities during this time complementing Deshantari’s other regular activities:- Prabir Neogi (Chair and Core-Member)
- Atulesh Nandi (Core-Member)
- Arun Roy (Core-Member)
- Angsuman Rudra
- Manas Dan
- Anindo Maiti
Event Calendar Agenda View
2014 Lakshmi Puja
Saturday Oct 19, 2013
Program:
Date | Program Details |
Saturday, 19 Oct, 2013: Lakshmi Puja Evening Priest: Nirmal Sinha | 05:00 pm: Lakshmi Puja 07:00 pm: Jalsa Program 08:15 pm: Variety Program 08:30 pm: Dinnerg |
The Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja festivities were attended by a record number of people. The Puja hall and stall layout was completely changed this year to make room for a large number of people. The Executive Committee received an overwhelming response and deep appreciation for a well organized event.
Members were particularly appreciative of the Bengali Nathak, the cultural program (Jalsa) on Lakshmi
Puja and the food selection and arrangements outstanding on all days. This was made possible by the
tireless work of a very large number of dedicated volunteers.
This year the committee also took initiative to collect items for the Ottawa Food Bank throughout the
festivities and also gave away boxes of Bengali books to anyone interested in reading Bengali books.
Saraswati Puja
Sunday, February 09, 2014
Deshantari celebrated Saraswati Puja on Sunday February 9th at the Ron Kolbus Center. The schedule of activities was as follows:
- Puja and Pushpanjali: 10 am-11.30 am (Hathekhori will be after puja)
- Children’s drawing competition: 11.30-12:00 pm
- Children’s talent show: 12:00-12:20
- Kobitar Asor: 12:25-1:00 pm
- Lunch: 1-2 pm
Among the other cultural programs Deshantari organized a “Kobitar Asor” performed by Mabhin Ghosh
Datta from Kalavatee Dance Centre and Saumita Banerjea, an invited elocutionist from Toronto. This
event received excellent response from all sections of the Community
2014 Annual Autumn Festival & Sharad Utsav
Durga Puja
Fri Oct 3 to Sun Oct 5, 2014
2014 Annual Autumn Festival & Sharad Utsav
Lakshmi Puja
Saturday Oct 11, 2014
Alternative/ Ayurvedic Medicine and Diet |
Seniors’ Trip to 1000 Islands, BrockvilleIn collaboration with ICCC Seniors This trip will include a cruise of world famous 1000 islands (1.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise) and picnic at 30 Block House Island Pkwy, Brockville, ON. Capacity: Max 112 (Two Bus Loads) [First come, first served — All tickets are now sold out] Tickets: $25 [Special price for Indo-Canadian seniors – Actual cost is $55] Program:
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For further information: Please contact
- Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)
- Atulesh Nandi (613-820-7214)
- Arun Roy (613-837-1936)
R.S.V.P. by Email: Arun Roy
NHSP Program Information SessionThis event was part of the 2016 Deshantari Annual Picnic. |
Mont Tremblant Trip for SeniorsAbout the Trip: You will have four hours to explore the village on your own individually and in small groups. You can have unlimited free gondola ride between the bottom of the village and the top of the village. Here is an interactive pedestrian village map of Mont Tremblant. Boarding the Buses: |
NHSP Program InformationThis session was done as part of the Deshantari Mahalaya function to increase effectiveness and broaden the reach of people. Key Feature:Workshop: Passport of Health by Dr. Indu Gambhir |
Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja
Friday, Sept. 29, 2017
Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya (Sasthi and Saptami morning) | |
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit (Sasthi and Saptami morning) | |
Priest: Nirmal Sinha (Saptami evening) | |
Tantra-dharak: Mita Das (Saptami evening) | |
Bhog: Shipra Chandra (morning) & Ila Datta (evening) | |
Puja Lead: Sharmista Roy (morning) & Shila Biswas (evening) | |
Timings | |
Maha Sasthi puja and Bodhan | 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 PM |
Maha Saptami puja | 12:45 P.M.– 3 PM |
Evening puja | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Sandhya Arati | 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM |
Cultural Program (play by children) | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Dinner | 8:30 PM – 10 PM |
Hall Closes | 11 PM |
Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya | |
Tantra-dharak (Astami puja): Bonnie Chakraborty | |
Tantra-dharak (Sondhi puja): Subhankar Pandit | |
Bhog: Shibani Cherla (morning) & Chitra Ghosh (evening) | |
Puja Lead: Mita Das (morning) & Manoshi Kumar (evening) | |
Timings | |
Maha Astami puja | 8:30 AM – 12 Noon |
Anjali | 12 Noon |
Lunch | 1 PM- 2:30 PM |
Sondhi puja | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Sandhya arati | 7:00 PM |
Dinner | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Cultural Program (Bangla Natak) | 9 PM – 10:30 PM |
Hall Closes | 12:30 AM |
Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja
Sunday, Oct 01, 2017
Priest: Aditya Chakraborty | |
Tantra-dharak: Sumit Banerjee | |
Bhog: Hasu Ghosh | |
Puja Lead: Jyotsna Seal | |
Timings | |
Maha Navami | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Anjali | 11:30 AM |
Dashami puja and Biswarjan | 12 Noon – 1 PM |
Sidur Khela, Kolakuli & Bijoya Greetings | 1 PM – 1:30 PM |
Sandhya arati | 1:30 PM |
Hall Closes | 7 PM |
Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events
Sunday, Oct 08, 2017
Priest: Nirmal Sinha | |
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit | |
Bhog: Ruma Bose | |
Puja Lead: Jayanti Roy | |
Timings | |
Laxmi Puja | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Prasad distribution | 6 PM |
Cultural Program | 6:30 -7:30 PM |
Dinner | 7:30 PM |
Hall Closes | 12 AM |
Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018
Annual Dinner 2018 – April 21, 2018
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Annual General Meeting – April 29, 2018
Deshatari’s Open House 2018
Program Schedule:
3:00-3:15 Meet and greet everyone
3:15-3:30 Short Presentation by Dr. Prabir Neogi on recently published book ” A History of Indo- Canadians in Ottawa – A journey across generations”
3:30-3:45 Information Session by Dr. Eugene on Dentures
3:45-5:00 Bangla Songs – On Popular demand, our friend Ashok Ghosh has generously agreed to entertain us.
5:00-6:00 Adda/Tea/Snacks
Kindly note: We will be collecting Deshantari Membership fees(Outstanding) and puja donations at this event. Cheques payable to “Deshantari of Ottawa Carleton in Trust”
Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja
Friday, Oct. 19, 2018
Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya (Sasthi and Saptami morning) | |
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit (Sasthi and Saptami morning) | |
Observer: Soumya Bagchi | |
Priest: Nirmal Sinha (Saptami evening) | |
Tantra-dharak: Mita Das (Saptami evening) | |
Bhog: Shipra Chandra (morning) & Hasu Ghosh(evening) | |
Puja Lead: Nandini Sengupta and Minakshi Sarkar (morning) & Gopa Bhoumik and Mabhin Ghosh Datta(evening) | |
Timings | |
Maha Sasthi puja and Bodhan | 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 PM |
Maha Saptami puja | 12:30 P.M.– 3 PM |
Evening puja | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Sandhya Arati | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Cultural Program (play by children) | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Dinner | 8:00 PM – 10 PM |
Hall Closes | 10:30 PM |
Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja
Friday, Oct. 19, 2018
Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya (Sasthi and Saptami morning) | |
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit (Sasthi and Saptami morning) | |
Observer: Soumya Bagchi | |
Priest: Nirmal Sinha (Saptami evening) | |
Tantra-dharak: Mita Das (Saptami evening) | |
Bhog: Shipra Chandra (morning) & Hasu Ghosh(evening) | |
Puja Lead: Nandini Sengupta and Minakshi Sarkar (morning) & Gopa Bhoumik and Mabhin Ghosh Datta(evening) | |
Timings | |
Maha Sasthi puja and Bodhan | 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 PM |
Maha Saptami puja | 12:30 P.M.– 3 PM |
Evening puja | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Sandhya Arati | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Cultural Program (play by children) | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Dinner | 8:00 PM – 10 PM |
Hall Closes | 10:30 PM |