Annual Picnic 2008
This year Bichitra's Annual Picnic was held on Friday, July12, 2008, at Gunnar Mettalla Park, Wixom. It was a great event. The crew arrived early at the Park Shade (pavilion). A few minutes of heavy shower at the beginning did not deter the enthusiasm, and team effort with hard work and dedication made everything possible...read more
Nababarsha 2008

Nababarsha Program was held at Grissom Middle School,35701 Ryan Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, on Saturday, April 19, 2008.  Nababarsha event chairperson Ashis Goswami would like to thank you all for participating and in making this event a success.

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Saraswati Puja 2008

Saraswati Puja was celebrated on Saturday, February 15th, 2008 at Grissom Middle School in Sterling Heights. Event chairperson Amit Chatterjee thanks all of you for participating and making this a memorable event.

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Christmas Party 2007
Christmas Party and Meeting on Constitutional Amendment was held on December 8, 2007 at Troy Community Center. Click here to read the meeting minutes.

  


  


    
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Durga Puja 2008

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It is time to get together with friends and family to indulge in some much awaited adda, food, gaan-bajna, natok, and loads of fun! Durga Puja event chairperson Sudipta Datta and his team members are working hard to present a grand puja ceremony that promises to recreate the customary festive and spiritual atmosphere we all yearn. A variety of excellent cultural programs and sumptuous food are on the plate. Read details in Sept. Newsletter.....

Take advantage of the early registration discount plan. Payment must be post marked by September 26, 2008.

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Please mail your payment to:PO Box 4874 Troy MI 48099-4874.To take advantage of the early registration plan your payment must be post marked by September 26,2008

Durga Puja Subscription Schedule
Early Registration By 9/26/08
Regular Registration After 9/26/08
 
Saturday-Sunday
Member Family
$115
$125
Member Single
$80
$85
Non-Member Family
$135
$145
Non-Member Single
$90
$95
Student Family
$65
$65
Student Single
$50
$50
 
Saturday Only
Member Family
$70
$75
Member Single
$55
$60
Non-Member Family
$90
$95
Non-Member Single
$65
$70
Student Family
$50
$50
Student Single
$30
$30
 
*Friday/Sunday Only
Member Family
$65
$70
Member Single
$50
$55
Non-Member Family
$80
$85
Non-Member Single
$60
$65
Student Family
$45
$45
Student Single
$25
$25

* Registration for Friday is gratis with at least Saturday or Sunday registration

From West, North, or South

Take 1-75 (North or South) / I-96 to I-696 East

Exit 20 (Dequinder/Ryan Road)

From exit ramp continue on 11 Mile road (1.2 Mile) to take left on Ryan Road (0.5 mile)

Take left on Martin Road (0.4 mile) to 3200 Martin Road (on your left)

From East

Take I-696 West to exit 21 towards E 11 Mile Road (0.3 mile)

Turn right on James Street (0.5 mile), then turn right on Martin Road (0.1 mile). School is on your right

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Friday (Oct. 10, 2008)
Bodhan 7:30 pm
Dinner 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
   
Saturday (Oct. 11, 2008)  
Puja 9:30 am
Anjali 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Prasad and Lunch 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Cultural Program 12:30 pm to 5:20 pm
Puja and Arati 5:20 pm to 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Cultural Program 7:30 pm to 10:45 pm
   
Sunday (Oct. 12, 2008)  
Puja 10:00 am
Anjali 11:00 am
Prasad and Lunch 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Cultural Program 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Arati 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Bisarjan 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm


    

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Young and budding artist Sarit Dhar performs at Bangamela 2008. He is accompanied on the tabla by Amitabha Chatterjee.

 

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