Bangla-O-Biswa (BoB), a 37-year-old non-profit organization based out of Greater Boston celebrated Durga Puja on 4^th, 5^th and 6th October 2019 at Chelmsford Mc Carthy Middle School (250 North Rd, North Chelmsford, MA). For the duration of 3 days, which is unique this year. The school gymnasium became the abode of our benevolent Ma Durga and with flowers, prayers and music we sought blessings of the motherly power behind all life and creation.

For the ethnic food aficionados there was a delectable offering of dishes (both veg and non-veg) comprising of delicious Kolkata style chicken biriyani, fish curry, matar-paneer, pulao, jackfruit curry and many other such lip-smacking items. More than 1300 people attended in 3 days and were regaled by an array of electrifying performances by local artists covering dance ensemble routines, comedy plays as well as song medleys. 

The culturally inclined and those seeking a window into the latest indigenous talents and emerging musical trends were treated to the renowned vocalist Nobel from Bangladesh who created a musical journey on Friday evening. Famous playback singer Lagnajita Chakrabarty performed on Saturday and Bengali legendary singer Anjan Dutta and his band (Neel Dutta and Amit Dutta) casted spell among the audience that traversed the vast and varied terrains of Bengal. ‘sindoor-khela’ was held on Sunday afternoon with much fervor, a traditional ritual where sindoor and sweets were offered to the Goddess to pray for the well-being of all. As the night rolled in, with a heavy heart we bid good-bye to Ma Durga and wrapped up proceedings with the promise of a year-long wait for this annual spectacle to repeat itself. 

For more information visit: http://www.banglabiswa.org/

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