Dear Prabashi community,
Wishing everyone a joyous New Year – 2024! May this year bring abundant happiness into your lives, fostering stronger bonds within our community and propelling us toward new heights of success. Excitingly, Prabashi Portland is delighted to announce our inaugural celebration of the year – Prabashi Saraswati Pujo 2024 on Saturday, February 10th. It marks the eagerly anticipated moment when we welcome Ma Saraswati, the revered Goddess of knowledge, learning, wisdom, and music.
Let’s unite and strive for the collective success of making this event a resounding achievement in 2024. The Pujo rituals commence at 10 am, with Anjali scheduled for 11:30 am. Kindly utilize the webform below to secure your tickets and be part of this auspicious occasion.
Due to lower-than-expected participation, we’ve made the tough decision to cancel the evening program. However, we’re excited to share that we’re planning some engaging and interactive activities during the day, including Quiz and Antakshari. More details will be shared later.
Bose Aanko, Art & Craft Event has garnered considerable interest, and we are thrilled to host this event for our young talents at Puja Mandap starting at 11 am. Please register for your kid for Bose Aanko in the link below. Selected paintings/drawings will be highlighted during next Darpan publication.
We closed Bose Anko registrations now, see you all in Puja.
Event Schedule:
Pujo: 10 am – 12:45pm
Anjali: 11:30am
Haate Khori: 12:00 noon
Homa: 12:15 pm
Lunch: 12 noon – 2 pm
Place: HECSA Portland Balaji Temple, 6100 SW Raab Road, OR 97221
Saraswati Pujo 2024 Tickets:
Lunch coupons are INCLUDED as part of entry tickets.
Last day for tickets was Wednesday, Feb 7th.
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Saraswati pujo needs your help: Call for volunteers
As you all know that we are planned to celebrate Ma Saraswati this 10th Feb, we are looking for willing hands who can support us in making this event most awesome than ever. Below is a list of volunteering opportunities for you to select from. We urge you to put in your best effort and provide your much needed help for Saraswati Pujo.
1. Puja decoration (on the day before)
When: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Feb 9th, 2024 (Friday)
Where: HECSA Portland Balaji Temple
Contact email: prabashi.portland@gmail.com
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQVjh82WCkl5umutnKKTRK
Contact person: Poulomi Dey ; Debadrita Modak
2. Puja preparation
When: 8 am – 10:00 am, Feb 10th, 2024 (Saturday)
Where: HECSA Portland Balaji Temple
What to expect: Helping with cutting fruits, organizing flowers and setting up the puja.
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CjvtuAc6X6XG4meQX6LhAd
Contact email: prabashi.portland@gmail.com
Contact person: Poulomi Dey; Debadrita Modak
3. Puja Bhog Offering
When: 9:00 am – 9:30 am, Feb 10th, 2024 (Saturday)
Where: HECSA Portland Balaji Temple
Contact email: prabashi.portland@gmail.com
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ef1HHEeWLfZ4kfOkmxo5SC
Contact person: Poulomi Dey ; Debadrita Modak
Please connect with us through any of our communication channels if you have any questions.
Note: Volunteers who are Intel employees can log their hours since Prabashi is a non-profit. This scenario could be valid for other employers with respect to their own volunteering programs.
Chhotoder Haate Khori
Prabashi Association of Portland joyfully invites you to partake in the significant Bengali ceremony of “Haate Khori” (introduction to education) for your child during this Saraswati Pujo celebration. If you are interested, kindly send an email or send a message in WhatsApp group below to Prabashi to secure a spot for your child.
Contact email: prabashi.portland@gmail.com
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ig51XsFoCccLQWSCGOwSd8
Contact person: Poulomi Dey ; Debadrita Modak
Parents are requested to bring the following items for the ceremony: Chalkboard, chalks, flowers, sweets and pronami.
Prabashi Book Donation Drive
Dear Prabashi Community,
As part of Community Outreach, this year we will conduct a Book drive during Saraswati Pujo.
Childrens’ book collection will be donated to SMART Reading. This nonprofit strives to create a community where all children can realize their full potential through reading.
Rest of the collection will be provided to The Book Center. The mission of this group is to support Beaverton City Library expand their services and programs and provide increased access to free books and media, especially to underserved communities.
Urge our community members to bring your donation to the Saraswati Pujo and make this initiative a success.
If you cannot make it to the Pujo but like to donate, please contact Prabashi and we will work out a pick up.
Thank you,
Team Prabashi Portland
This year we are providing opportunities to give stall in our Puja venue, encouraging local businesses, below are our current list of vendors –
