BOISE BONGO
As natives of Bengal said, Baaro Maash E Tero Parbon which means thirteen festivals in twelve months, life in Bengal is full of enthusiasm and delight all throughout the year.
To celebrate the never-ending and eternal spirit of the Bengali community in Boise, Idaho, get apprised with the festivals with us to add more charm.
Annual Events
Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja, is a festival, dedicated to the Hindu goddess SARASWATI, the Goddess of knowledge and music. It is celebrated on Vasant Panchami in the month of January/February.
Bengali Noboborsho
Pohela Boishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar known as Bengali Noboborsho . This festival is celebrated by Bengalis regardless of religious faith, with traditional Bengali food, sweets and cultural activities.
Picnic
Boise Bongo members look forward to their annual outdoor event of the year. Main attractions are BBQ, fun sports events and water activities.
Bijoya Shommiloni
Bijoya Doshomi is the day when Goddess DURGA leaves earth on the 10th day of Durga Puja. Bengalis celebrate this auspicious day exchanging greetings with friends and families. They host meals with traditional sweets and Bengali culinary delights.
Annual Cultural Nite
Boise Bongo hosts an annual cultural night to show case talents of BB members and their families to propagate the art and culture of Bengal.
Kali Puja
Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is dedicated to the worship of Hindu Goddess Kali. The significance of Kali Puja is to eradicate all the negativity and bring positivity in one’s life. Goddess Kali is worshipped to bless devotees with health , wealth , prosperity ,peace and courage to fight against evils.
Celebration of Kali Puja is our Flagship event of the year. It started in the year 2000 with a handful of enthusiastic Bengali families in Boise and Subrata Bhattachariya as the priest. We were honored to have the event presided by Late Swami Shantirupanandaji Maharaj from Vedanta Society of Portland for several years followed by Swami Prapannanandaji Maharaj from Vedanta Society , Sacramento. In the later years Sri Partha Banarjee from Seattle , graced the event as priest and currently Sri Ratan Banerjee from Ulhaas , SaltLake City, Utah , is carrying on the legacy.
Holiday Party
As we say good bye to the season of Indian festivities, we get ready to celebrate the holiday season by organizing a fun filled evening to enjoy the spirit of Christmas and ring in the New Year!