Juhu Cultural Association Our Perspectives in Pursuit of Cultural Excellence
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Juhu Cultural Association our perspectives in pursuit of cultural excellence uhu Cultural Association ( JCA) was JCA looks back with a sense of pride in the founded in the year 2000 by Shri Jaganmoy efforts it has made to contribute towards a MitraJ (Sursgar Jagmohan). A doyen of Indian better and equitable society with emphasis music, Sursagar Jagmohan’s vision was to on helping the needy and less fortunate establish a forum to sustain and promote the amongst us. In the year 2009, JCA donated an rich cultural tradition of India in which people ambulance to Bharat Sevashram Sangha and in could participate and contribute to the creation 2010 it committed to bear the cost of education of a better and more humane society in line for destitute girls from Pranab Kanya Sangha, with the values that our culture represents. JCA Nallasopara for one full academic year. While has grown considerably in stature in the sixteen the ambulance provides Bharat Sevashram years of its existence. It tries to bring together Sangha with a key resource to help medically like-minded people who believe in an equitable needy people, the initiative to bear the cost of society and tries to contribute to the welfare education of destitute girls, provides a platform and happiness of all sections of society. for the development of the girls in the efforts JCA feels honoured and privileged to be of Pranab Kanya Sangha to support them to be associated with the Mumbai chapters of able stand up on their own feet. We also wish Bharat Sevashram Sangha and its home for to place on record our sincere gratitude to Shri cancer patients, and Pranab Kanya Sangha, a Shekhar Sen for staging the highly acclaimed home for destitute girls. JCA is also inspired “Mono Act” musical plays “Vivekananda – the by the blessings of the revered spiritual leaders making of a revolutionary saint” and “Sanmati associated with the Ramakrishna Mission and – the Gift of Wisdom”, which helped JCA in is thankful to Swami Sarvalokananda for his garnering the required funds. The two plays, continued blessings and support. inspired by the lives, teachings and memories of JCA believes and identifies with the common Kabir, Vivekananda, Tulsi, Saheb and Gandhi, theme running through the thoughts and bring forth not only the messages of each of philosophies of enlightened souls; the oneness of these saintly personalities but also drive home the human race and being human is the highest the greatest universal truths – Realize yourself form of spiritual expression. and you would realize the source of Universe; DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 empower yourself and you would empower its thanks to them and extends its invitation to mankind; enrich yourself and you would enrich them once again for Durga Puja 2015. all of creation. In the year 2011, JCA inaugurated a Library JCA celebrates the Durga Puja every year. in memory of late founder President Shri This festival marking the triumph of good Jaganmoy Mitra (Sursagar Jagmohan). over evil captures the joyous spirit of harmony Sursagar Jaganmoy Mitra Memorial Library and togetherness coupled with the devotion to will primarily cater to the literary and cultural excellence and commitment. JCA also facilitates needs of its members. the participation of destitute girls from Pranab JCA organises various cultural functions Kanya Sangha and cancer patients from Bharat like Varshamangal (Welcoming of the rain), Sevashram Sangha in the festivities and in Rabindrajayanti (The birthday of Kaviguru the Bhog offering at least on one of the days Rabindranath), Poila Boishakh (Bengali New of the four day event. The Durga Puja festival Year) regularly. These activities help every organized by JCA, is reputed for its homely one, especially the younger generation, to stay environment and the hospitality it extends to connected to ourcultural roots and traditions. devotees who visit the Puja premises. Numerous We welcome everyone, members and non- devotees who have partaken in the Bhog have members alike, to JCA’s website (www.jca.co.in). conveyed that the affection and love with which The site provides a bird’s eye view of JCA, its Bhog is served to one and all is unrivalled and missions, its accomplishments and its activities. creates an atmosphere of joy and gaiety set in www. jca.co.in hhtps://www,facebook.com/pages/Juhu a serenely spiritual background. JCA conveys Sarbojannin-Durgotsav/55903320890769 @Juhu_Durga Pujo The gorgeous 2015 cover was illustrated by Anushua Sinha aka Brinda to her family which includes JCA. She is studying architecture (B.Arch) and equally passionate about design. She and her friends have recently started a design company, "INKCEPTION" . This is what Brinda has to say " I enjoyed designing the cover of this year's souvenir a lot. A big thank you to everyone for providing me with the opportunity to do so. I wish all of you a very happy Durga Puja!!! DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 Juhu Sarbojanin Durgotsav 2015 Juhu Cultural Association (16th Year) (A Social, Cultural and Philanthropic Organistion) Estd 2000 Regd. No. F 24344 (Mum) Regd. Office: C-95, Shatadal Society, Azad Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400 058. MAHA PANCHAMI, Sunday, October 18 Anandamela 8.00 pm MAHA SHASHTI, Monday, October 19 Maha Shasti Puja 9.00 am Bodhan, Amantran, Adhibas 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm Cultural Programme 8.00 pm MAHA SAPTAMI, Tuesday, October 20 Navapatrika Puja 7.00 am Maha Saptami Puja 09.00 am Pushpanjali 11.30 am Bhog / Prasad 1.30 pm Sandhya Aarti 7.30 pm Cultural programme 8.00 pm MAHA ASHTAMI, Wednesday, October 21 Maha Ashtami Puja 7.00 am Pushpanjali 7.45 am Sandhi Puja 8.10 am Bhog / Prasad 1.30 pm Sandhya Aarti 7.30 pm Cultural programme 8.00 pm MAHA NABAMI, Thursday, October 22 Maha Nabami Puja 6.00 am Pushpanjali 9.00 am Havan 12.30 pm Bhog / Prasad 1.30 pm Sandhya Aarti 7.30 pm Cultural programme 8.00 pm VIJAYA DASHAMI, Friday, October 23 Maha Dashami Puja & Darpan Bisarjan 4.30 am Sindur Utsav 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm Shantijal at Puja Pandal 8.00 pm LAKSHMI PUJA, Monday, October 26 Maha Lakshmi Puja 6.30 pm Pushpanjali 8.00 pm DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 LATE SHRI SURSAGAR JAGANMOY MITRA 6-9-1918 - 3-9-2003 SURSAGAR JAGANMOY MITRA SURSAGAR JAGMOHAN Sursagar Jagmohan was born in a family of zamindars. He had a keen ear for music since an early age. He trained in vocal Hindustani classical music under the tutelage of great masters. He was bestowed the rare tile of “Sursagar” in 1945. Though trained in classical music, Shri Jagmohan won critical acclaim for his rendition of modern Bengali songs and Hindi “Geet” a genre of which he was the initiator. He had the good fortune of recording his first few Rabindra Sangeet songs under the direct guidance of Gurudev Tagore and revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Besides being a popular singer of both film and non-film songs in Hindi and Bengali, he served on the advisory panel of The Central Board of Film Certification. He was also actively engaged in social service and was one of the honorary founder members of Giants International. He was honoured with the Padmashri in 1999. DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 WE REMEMBER YOU... TAPATI ROY (Ex- President) SHAILESH MUKHERJEE 30th September 1939 - 22nd June 2006 (Ex- Vice President) 21th July 1952 - 15th May 2007 KALYAN DASGUPTA SUBRATA GUHA 30th August 1942 - 25th May 2001 31st January 1946 - 5th Novermber 2003 WE REMEMBER YOU... TAPATI ROY (Ex- President) SHAILESH MUKHERJEE 30th September 1939 - 22nd June 2006 (Ex- Vice President) 21th July 1952 - 15th May 2007 KALYAN DASGUPTA SUBRATA GUHA 30th August 1942 - 25th May 2001 31st January 1946 - 5th Novermber 2003 DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 From the President’s Desk... Dear Friends Namaskar There is joy and palpable excitement in the air, as we prepare to welcome the primordial embodiment of Shakti, Mother Goddess Shree Durga, during the auspicious Navratri. Today the world is torn by strife, Man has turned against Man and humanity is on the crossroads, as apathy reigns supreme. On an optimistic note, the good outnumbers the evil forces many times over. Hence, let us celebrate the goodness of Mankind and invoke the spirit of shakti to muster the strength to overcome the negative forces in and around us, and make a difference. I take this opportunity to thank all our benefactors, who, with their munificence helped us to fulfill our commitment towards social causes and also extend a warm welcome to one and all, to join us in the sublime celebration of our Sarvajanik Shree Durga Puja 2015. Nupur Mitra President DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 With Best Compliments From ! Life Distributors D-02, Nav Durga CHS Ltd., Gr Fl, Plot No.7/7A, Sector 19A Nerul East Navi Mumbai 400706 Phone: 022 66739656 With Best Compliments From ! Pankaj Exports 1104, Krishna Govind Towers, Sector - 24, Vashi - Sanpada Navi Mumbai - 400 705 Phone: 27830444, 278305555 Email : [email protected] Web : www.pankajfoods.com DURGOTSAV 2015 DURGOTSAV 2015 From the Desk of Hon. General Secretary Dear Friends, As ‘Juhu Sarbojanin Durgotsav’ enters its sixteenth year, we at the Juhu Cultural Association have the privilege of looking back at our journey so far. And this journey has been a nostalgic and humbling experience for all of us. All these years we have tried our best to contribute to philanthropic causes and promote cultural activities. We have done this within our limited resources and are always working together and putting in efforts to build on these initiatives of ours. I take this opportunity to thank all our patrons who have made it possible for us to continue with these activities.