Durga Puja at Swajan of Great Lakes
 

Durga Puja at Swajan of Great Lakes is the biggest and most exciting Puja festival in Michigan and in the Detroit area. Over a weekend, we celebrate “Saptami”, “Ashtami”, “Navami” and “Vijayadashami” marking the triumph of Durga over Mahisasura. Our honorable priest performs all Durga puja ceremonies and Anjalis. This year we will celebrate Saptami and Ashtami on Saturday October 20th, and Navami and Vijayadashami on Sunday October 21st. The ceremonies get finished on Sunday night after “sindur khela” and “shanti jaal” distribution. At Swajan, it is all about traditions, and our goal is to make our guests feel at home.

Durga Puja at Swajan is also a grand party where you will have excellent food catered from some of the best Indian restaurants in the Detroit area.  Lunch and dinner is on us and is part of the puja experience. Both Saturday and Sunday afternoons are filled with cultural programs that involve singing, dancing and kids performances.

Saturday night we present our showcase event where some of the most well-known and recognized artists from India performs live at the Durga puja. The entertainment and the fun continue until midnight.

2012 Puja Location

Novi Middle School

49000 11 Mile Road
Novi, MI 48374

  

19th October 2012, Friday

Pratima / Stage Decoration - 7-8PM

Maha Shasthi, Bodhan, Amantran & Adhibas (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

20th October 2012, Saturday

Maha Saptami, Maha Astami, Shandhi Puja, Aroti, Bhog Nibedan (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Lunch 12-2pm

Kids Cultural program – 2-5PM

Shandhya Aroti (5:00 PM)

Dinner : 6-7pm

Evening Program & Concert 7-11:30pm

21st October 2012, Sunday

Maha Nabami, Bijoya Dashami, Dhadhi Karma (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Lunch 12-2pm

Cultural program – 2-5PM

Shandhya Aroti, Sindur Khela, Bisarjan (5:00 PM)

Dinner 7-8pm
 
 
 
 
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This year at Puja, you can pledge your support for Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS). Swajan Raptors is actively working with COTS to alleviate homelessness. Find out how you can get involved. Click here for details.
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Suggested Donations
    Both Days
(October 20th and 21st)		 Saturday Only (October 20th) Sunday Only
(October 21st)
    All Inclusive (Full Day) All Inclusive (Full Day) Dinner and Concert (Evening Only) Concert Only All Inclusive (Full Day)
Single   $85.00 $70.00 $45.00 $15.00 $45.00
Family   $165.00 $125.00 $95.00   $95.00
Student (ID Required)   $60.00 $50.00 $30.00 $15.00 $35.00
Student Family (ID Required)   $100.00 $80.00 $60.00   $60.00
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Indian Idols will entertain you during Durga Puja 2012

Saturday, Oct 20th, 2012 : Concert only tickets are just $15, kids free
       
  Watch Sandeep Acharya at Indian Idol   Watch Puja Chatterjee at Indian Idol
   
 

Now you will have a chance to watch Sandeep and Puja performing live at Swajan of Great Lakes Durga Puja
 
 

Don't miss out on our Sunday, Oct 21st events
 

Sunday is diversity day and we will bring folk dances and music from Assam, Orissa and many more

In addition, you will be entertained by performances from the renowned Ann Arbor based band SUMKALI

 
 

Minute to Fun it

Minute 2 Fun It games are great to engage your children as you enjoy the puja. Games are played with easily accessible household items, so they are easy to prepare .

Smart, funny, full of excitement for kids and also for adults
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