The festival represents the great victory of goddess Durga over the Buffalo demon named Mahishasura. It is a five days long festival observed as Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Nabami and Bijayadashami.
The worship of goddess Durga for the five days of celebration takes place on a magnificent scale among the people belonging to the state of West Bengal or other eastern part of the country. The huge and artistic pandals, magnificient idols of goddess Durga, people dancing to the beats of Dhaki (drum) and evenings surrounded with the divine tunes of Goddess Durga aarti are the unforgettable features of every Durga Puja celebration.
Moreover having a portion of delicious bhog, artistic views of pandals, colorful fireworks and mouthwatering food delights at various food corners held at every nook and corner let the entire city drowned in the colors of joyous Durga Puja celebration!!
Registration
Online registration is preferred and highly recommended. However for your convenience a paper registration form has also been provided.
Click here to download the form, complete and send it along with your payment to the BAI address mentioned on the form.
Register For Puja Here(Online Registration)
| Registration Early bird | Ends September 9 | $175 family $75 single |
| Registration Regular | September 10 - September 30 | $200 family $85 single |
| Registration Late and On-site | October 1 - October 8-9 | $225 family $100 single |
| Students(With valid student ID) | $50 (Flat Rate) | |
| Visiting Parents | Complimentary | |
| Children(Under 5 years) | Free |
Click here to see a demonstration video for step-by-step process for registering for Puja this year.
Frequently Asked Questions about Durga Puja Registration
We gathered all the general questions that we got so far for the registration process and put it here for your help.
Subho Mahalaya(শুভ মহালয়া)
Sharodbarta (শারদবার্তা) Puja Newsletter
Venue & Date
Northview Middle School8401 Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46240October 8th & 9th 2016
Click here for Daily Puja Schedule
Invitation card
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Our Committees and respective Chairs
TSDP Brochure
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Cultural Program highlights
Saturday, Oct 8, 2016
from 9:30pm Joy Sarkar, Sujoy Bhowmick & Paroma Banerjee with Kolkata's 5 finest musicians
Sunday , Oct 9, 2016
from 2pm Bratati Bandopadhyay
Accomodation
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Keystone - 7 mins/ 2.1 miles from venue
8468 Union Chapel Road Indianapolis , In 46240 Phone: 317-255-3700 ext 600 Rate: $119 per night Group booking name: Bengali Association Rates are good until Sept 9th, Studio suites only with 1 queen bed. Room Type: Room refers to studio suites only. Doubles not available during this time.
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| Homewood Suites by Hilton - Keystone Crossing - 6 mins/ 2 miles from venue
2501 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: (317) 253-1919 Rate: $159 per night. Group booking name: TSDP 2016 Reservation cut off date is Sep 9, 2016 for the group rate, guests will make individual reservations by calling either 800-445-8667 or the hotel direct at 317-253-1919 or online. Room Type: Both singles and doubles available.
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| Days Inn and Suites Northwest Indianapolis (Payne branch road) - 14 mins/9 miles from venue
3910 Payne Branch Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone : (317) 875-5656 Rate: $64.99 per night. Group booking name : TSDP 2016 Group rate valid until 30 Sep 2016. Room Type: Both singles and doubles available.
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| Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel - 8 mins/3.1 miles from venue
9625 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46290 Phone : 1-800-325-0720/(317) 587-2701 Rate: $129 for Friday 10/07/2016 and $119 for Saturday 10/08/2016. Group booking number : 2284115 Individual Call-In reservations can be made by reserving online, go to www.druryhotels.com, then enter Group number of 2284115. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group number of 2284115. Group cut off date Sep 5 2016. Room Type: Both sigles and doubles available. Book Now - Click on Enter Group Number -> Copy above mentioned group number -> click on verify group number
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| Extended stay Indy North - 9 mins/3.1 miles from venue
9750 Lake Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46280 Phone : 877-701-3383/(317) 843-1181 Rate: $80 per night. Group booking name : TSDP 2016 Reservations may be made individually by calling 877-701-3383. This group rate will be available as specified until 9/7/2016.
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