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In this issue:

Season of Lights

From the EC

Deepavali Schedule

Glimpses of Durga Puja

2014

BSQ Lakshmi Puja 2014

Shyma or Kali Puja

In the News: G20 Leaders

Summit

Bengali Society of Queensland - BSQ News

October 2014 Celebrating an Ageless Culture www.bsqonline.net.au

From the Executive Committee

" Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamya"

The essence of Deepavali is Journey from Darkness to Light,

Life sans joy, heart sans compassion, mind sans imagination and intellect sans intuition is incomplete. Life is a celebration: Celebration is when all come together and BSQ is once again set to celebrate Deepavali, a celebration of Light. Let us all join together and spread the Light of Knowledge and Wisdom, of Good and

Compassion to all corners of the world.

As echelons of million lights adorn

and echoes of triumph and thunder swarm

watching even a tiny gleam perform

devouring ill

sparkling joy despite forlorn

exhorts a hearty & happy year surely born

It was only the other day, that we were preparing for Durga Puja. In no time we were saying “আসছে বের আবার

হছব |“. We celebrated Lakshmi Puja and now on to celebrate Diwali. Thanks to its proximity, Kali Puja has al-

so become a celebration of lights. On the night of the puja, every Bengali household is lit up with diyas. In In-

dia, children descend upon streets to burst crackers, ranging from the tarabati (fuljhari) to rockets. In Bris-

bane, we have seen a constant increase in zeal and enthusiasm in the celebrations of Diwali by various Indi-

an Communities and a lot of support from the local government.

BSQ will celebrate this joyous occasion on Sat Nov. 8th.

On Diwali, we wish our members joy and prosperity

Please join us on our Bijoya and Deepavali celebration at McGregor State School on

Saturday, 8th November, 2014

Season of Lights

Dunes of vapours from crackers rise,

Engulf, as odorous airs resound

Effusing joys to all abound

Pearls of gleams in these autumn nights

Adorn our lives else trite

Motley sparklers that light the skies

As soaring spirits of powder wander

Let us thank the heavenly might

In this festive season of lights.

Happy Deepavali

Deepavali & Bijoya Sommiloni

(8th

November)

Event Time

Tea 6:30 PM

Cultural Program 7:00 PM

Dinner 8:30 PM

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Bengali Society of Queensland - Glimpses of Durga Puja 2014


Exquisite Mandop decoration by Sukumarda অঞ্জলি

পুছ া ও পুছরালহত

An enthralling performance

Musicians of tomorrow….

Tiny tots...showcasing myriads of characters.

The melodious four...the audiences favourite

আগমনীর বাতত া বছে বা ছে ঢাছের সুর......

Budding artists...

Photo Courtesy: Dipjit Bose, Kaushik Basu & Samir Kundu

েিা বউ

The classical duo..

লসিঁদুর খেিা ধুনুলি নাি

রান্না বান্না

পূ া বালষতেী প্রসাদ

খ া ন






Bengali Society of Queensland


Lakhsmi Puja - Commendable

decoration by Ranajit & Pinki

And not to forget ….

Kali Puja \ Shyama Puja

Just as Durga Puja hangover sets in, Diwali and Kali Puja show up on our

doorsteps. In keeping with the saying ‘ বাছরা মাছস খতছরা পাবতন ‘ (thirteen festivals

in twelve months), Bengalis celebrate not only Kali Puja, but Diwali as well.

The festivities aren't as big or as prolonged as those of Durga Puja, but we

are no less enthusiastic.

Kolkata Maidan, in the heart of the city, transforms into Baajir bajaar

(firecracker market), where hundreds flock to get their fanciest crackers.

The night before Kali Puja, Bengalis light 14 lamps or diyas at home. Some

believe the 14 lamps ward off evil spirits. Others say that the diyas symbolise

the past 14 generations, who are believed descend upon earth on that night.

Kali is believed to be an embodiment of shakti and an avatar of Goddess Dur-

ga. She is worshiped on a new moon night, where the traditional offerings

include meat and alcohol. The ‘ভ োগ’ can include ‘খিচুখি ’ and ‘মোাংস‘|

In ancient times animal sacrifices were made, but now vegetables like bottle

gourds or pumpkins are offered as a symbolic sacrifice.

Goddess Kali

A painting by A. K Samadder

In the News…. The G20 Cultural Celebrations will showcase our beautiful state through a three week

program of free events hosted by the Queensland Government

For more information visit: www.qld.gov.au/g20cultural

G20 Leaders Summit: Expect road closures and public transport changes, be-

tween 13-16 November. Plan ahead. Visit G20.org for more information



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Documents

deepavali celebration

celebration of lights

kali puja

bsq lakshmi puja

member mr saswata mukherjee

member mr ranajit

essence of deepavali

vice president dr madan