Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Indian Cultural Club Keeps Durga Puja Alive in New Jersey
The Indian Cultural Club (ICC) in New Jersey has been throwing a big Bengali festival called Durga Puja for over 30 years!
It's a way for Bengalis living far from home to celebrate their culture.
The club brings in idols from Kolkata, and the celebrations include religious rituals, food, music, and dance.
The event happens over a weekend, with activities like magic shows, competitions, and performances by artists from India.
It ends with a ceremony called Sindur Khela, where women celebrate with each other.
The Indian Cultural Club (ICC) has been celebrating Durga Puja in New Jersey for over three decades.
The Durga Puja celebrations, timed to late September or October, run for two and a half days.
The celebrations include rituals, cultural performances, and a feast.
The event features artists from India and attracts hundreds of visitors.
The festivities conclude with Sindur Khela, a ritual of sisterhood and celebration.
- Who
- Bengalis and members of the Indian Cultural Club (ICC)
- What
- Durga Puja celebrations
- When
- Annually in late September or October
- Where
- New Jersey
- Why
- To celebrate Durga Puja and maintain Bengali cultural traditions.
- Organization
- Indian Cultural Club (ICC)
- Location
- New Jersey
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Years of Celebration
- Over three decades
- Idol Source
- Kumartuli, Kolkata
- Key Event
- Sindur Khela
- Estimated Attendance
- 350-700
Sources
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