Saraswati Puja

Sunday, January 18, 2018

Program: Not available.

Deshantari Picnic 2018

Please join for the Deshantari picnic-2018  on Sunday, July the 22nd at Vincent Massey park- Section F (map enclosed).

Please do not forget to RSVP your attendance along with your meal preference by July 12, 2018.

RSVP

Menu:
Starters: Jhal-muri, tea, grilled corn

Lunch option A: Kosha Mangsho (Mutton curry)
Lunch option B: Fish Sarshe
Lunch option C (veg): Paneer Makhani

The above all options includes:
Beans Posto, Dal, rice, Tomato Chutney

For Kids: Pizza and Macaroni/Cheese
Dessert: Rasogulla, Jilebi, Watermelon

In addition to delicious food, there will be fun activities for kids and adults.

For any questions and concerns, please email @ deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com

Click here to download pdf copy of the map

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 21, 2018

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Saturday, Oct 27, 2018

Saraswati Puja

Sunday, February 10, 2019

SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors

Transportation Assistance Service

1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Saraswati Puja celebration events at the  Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4M3.

SPCO funds to use

– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,

-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.

-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.

SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors

Transportation Assistance Service

1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, will be provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Deshantari Annual Dinner celebration events at the  Ottawa City Hall- Jean Peagott Place, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa.

SPCO funds to use

– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,

-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.

-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.

Deshantari Picnic 2019

Date: Saturday August 17, 2019

Location:  Breton Beach, Lac-Philippe

Time: 10 am to 5 pm

Below are the details:

Please click on the link below to RSVP your attendance along with your meal preference by August 2,  2019  (either option A, B or C)

RSVP link:  https://forms.gle/Ty4FFhet1WxQZrCc8

Picnic Fees:

Members : Free

Non-members/guests: $15 for Adults and for kids over 12 yrs. (Food coupons will be provided)

There will be some fun activities for kids and adults.

Kind Request: Our treasurer will be collecting Membership fees, Puja Donations and other special donations at the picnic table.

Membership fees for 2019-2020

Family:  $75.00

Single:  $50.00

Student:$25.00

Puja Donations

Member (family) – $190
Member (single) – $140
Student (all days) – $60

Special Donations:

We welcome special donations from $200 and above or you can also sponsor dessert or sponsor any of the meals (either lunch or dinner) for Durga Puja and Lakshmi puja.

Payment Options: 

Either pay:

• By E-Transfer at sampasubrata@gmail.com

• Through online at https://deshantari.org/
  via PayPal using credit card or Paypal Account 

• Bring cash or cheque payable to Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust

For any questions or concerns, please email at  deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 04, 2019

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Oct. 05, 2019

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 06, 2019

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Saturday, Oct 12, 2019

Saraswati Puja

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Time:   10 am – 4 pm
Place:   Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 8J8

RSVP:
Please confirm your attendance by January 21st, 2020 at this RSVP link  RSVP

If for any reasons,  you are unable to make it after RSVP’ed then please make sure to inform us by email at deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com to cancel.

Tentative Schedule:

Puja and Pushpanjali:                                10:00 am – 11.30 am (Hathekhori will be held after Puja)
Prasad:                                                         11:30 am
Cultural Program:                                       12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Lunch:                                                           1:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Cleanup:                                                        04:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Food sponsor for Sarawati Puja: Sauravi Datta(Mimi)

Transportation Assistance: Transportation assistance for eligible Senior Members will be provided for the Saraswati Puja 2020. Interested members are requested to confirm the same with Gour Seal (613-830-5485) or by e-mail (gmseal@hotmail.com) before January 20, 2020..

Membership Fee for 2020-2021 Please note that the Annual Membership Fee for 2020-2021 will be collected on February 2nd (Sunday)  at the Saraswati Puja event.   

The fees are as follows:
Family:  $75
Single:   $50
Student: $25

Cheques  are payable to “Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust”.  if you want to mail the cheque, you can mail it to:  Treasurer, Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton,  477 Victoria St., Winchester, ON K0C 2K0

Please bring your receipts for previous Deshantari purchases(if applicable) to our treasurer Subrata Das during the puja event. Please write your name on the back of the bundled receipts before submitting.

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, Feb 02, 2020.