Important Information

This year, Aantarik is very excited to bring you 'Durga Puja 2023' right here at your doorstep amidst the green sylvan surroundings of Chelsfield Village Hall.  It is once again a proper community Puja in which your physical presence is encouraged and welcome 

Nothing changes - you can expect the same authenticity and ambience that you have previously experienced when visiting our Saraswati Puja, Anandamela, and other events over the past several years.

All of you are very welcome and cordially invited to come and experience the 3 days of bliss and gather Maa's blessings as we all celebrate the Puja together, united in our diversity, as one single community of humans sharing this tiny corner of our beautiful planet.

Key Facts to Note:

• Venue: Chelsfield Village Hall, Orpington, BR6 7RL

• Anandamela:  8th October  (  Sunday  )  12  pm  to  3 pm

• Puja  Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd of October ( Saturday, Sunday, Monday) 

• Time:- Sat: 5 pm to 8:30 pm; Sun: 11 am to 8:30 pm; Mon: 11 am to 4 pm

We welcome inputs, suggestions, and participation, no matter who you are, where you live, and what you do. Please come forward if you want to support this humanitarian and social integration initiative in any way. 

Pre-Registration Form: ( Not mandatory but preferred for your own convenience and peace of mind) and it helps us in avoiding food waste/ shortage. Link:  Https://shorturl.at/MPQW8

Also note that registrations close at midnight on the day before. So, if you want to visit on Saturday you should register by Friday night.

If you are a business: This event offers you a one of a kind opportunity to reach out to hundreds of SE London and Kent residents at one go.  Attractive sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email  aantarikbab@gmail.com if interested to know more.

Note: Durga Puja has been included in UNESCO's 2020 global list of cultural institutions/phenomena. "Yoga' from India is one such cultural institution that is already in the official list.