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SUMMARY:Pitha Utshob 2025
DESCRIPTION:BACV celebrated the most cherished events of the year\, the 2025 Winter Festival: Pitha Utshob! It’s an unforgettable evening of delicious traditional Pithas\, colourful cultural performances\, and followed by dinner with friends & families. This special celebration is exclusively for BPCSV and BACV members and their families. We would be truly honoured by your presence\, which will add to the joy and spirit of our community gathering.
URL:https://bacv.org.au/event/pitha-utshob-2025/
LOCATION:Mulgrave Community Centre\, 355 Wellington Road\, Mulgrave\, VIC\, 3170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hinduism
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SUMMARY:Durgotsob/ Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Durga Puja (Durgotsob/Durgutsob) is one of the grandest Hindu festivals\, especially celebrated in West Bengal\, Assam\, Odisha\, Tripura\, Bihar\, Jharkhand\, and Bangladesh. It honors Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura\, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. \nCultural Events & Highlights:\n\n\nMondop preparation:\nSkilled artisans craft the mondop of Goddess Durga and her children\, which is       beautifully decorated and worshipped.\nPandal Hopping:\nTemporary\, artistic structures called pandals are set up\, often with unique themes ranging from traditional temples to modern art installations.\nRituals & Worship:\n\nMahalaya marks the beginning\, invoking the goddess.\nDaily rituals include Pushpanjali (flower offerings)\, Sandhi Puja\, and Sindoor Khela (married women applying vermilion).\n\n\nCultural Programs:\n\nDance\, drama\, and music performances inspired by mythology and folk traditions.\nRecitation of poems\, plays\, and storytelling sessions.\n\n\nFood & Feasts:\nCommunity feasts (bhog) are served\, usually including khichuri\, labra\, chutney\, and sweets. Street food stalls also become a huge attraction.\nProcessions & Immersion:\nOn the last day (Vijaya Dashami)\, idols are taken in grand processions with music and dance before immersion in rivers or lakes\, symbolizing the goddess’s return to her heavenly abode.\n\n\n\n✨ In short\, Durgotsob is not just a religious festival but also a cultural extravaganza\, blending devotion\, art\, music\, dance\, food\, and community bonding.
URL:https://bacv.org.au/event/25356/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hinduism,Krishnaism
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SUMMARY:Durgotsob 2025
DESCRIPTION:Durga Puja (Durgotsob/Durgutsob) is one of the grandest Hindu festivals\, especially celebrated in West Bengal\, Assam\, Odisha\, Tripura\, Bihar\, Jharkhand\, and Bangladesh. It honors Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura\, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. In melbourne Since 2004\, we have been celebrating for 22 years as a major cultural event in the night. BACV cultural team has organized this great event over the years\, with around 2-3 K people visits this event in the southeast. \n \n  \nCultural Events & Highlights:\n\n\nMondo Preparation:\nSkilled artisans make the Mondop and decoration of Goddess Durga and her children\, which are beautifully decorated and worshipped.\nPandal Hopping:\nTemporary\, artistic structures called pandals are set up\, often with unique themes ranging from traditional temples to modern art installations.\nRituals & Worship:\n\nMahalaya marks the beginning\, invoking the goddess.\nDaily rituals include Pushpanjali (flower offerings)\, Sandhi Puja\, and Sindoor Khela (married women applying vermilion).\n\n\nCultural Programs:\n\nDance\, drama\, and music performances inspired by mythology and folk traditions.\nRecitation of poems\, plays\, and storytelling sessions.\n\n\nFood & Feasts:\nCommunity feasts (bhog) are served\, usually including khichuri\, labra\, chutney\, and sweets. Street food stalls also become a huge attraction.\nProcessions & Immersion:\nOn the last day (Vijaya Dashami)\, idols are taken in grand processions with music and dance before immersion in rivers or lakes\, symbolizing the goddess’s return to her heavenly abode.\n\n\n\n✨ In short\, Durgotsob is not just a religious festival but also a cultural extravaganza\, blending devotion\, art\, music\, dance\, food\, and community bonding.
URL:https://bacv.org.au/event/durgotsob-2025/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="BACV":MAILTO:contact@bpcsv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T080000
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Janmastami Utsov 2025
DESCRIPTION:শ্রীকৃষ্ণ জন্মাষ্টমী ২০২৫ \n\nভক্তি\, আনন্দ ও শুভসংঘে আপনার আমন্ত্রণ \nজয় শ্রীকৃষ্ণ! \nপরম করুণাময় ভগবান শ্রীকৃষ্ণের আবির্ভাব তিথি\,\nপবিত্র শ্রীকৃষ্ণ জন্মাষ্টমী উপলক্ষে\nBPCSV Religious School-এর পক্ষ থেকে\nআপনাকে ও আপনার পরিবারকে\nসাদর আমন্ত্রণ জানানো হচ্ছে আমাদের আয়োজিত এই শুভ অনুষ্ঠানে। \nতারিখ: ১৫ই আগস্ট ২০২৫\, শুক্রবার\nসময়: সন্ধ্যা ৭টা থেকে রাত ১১টা পর্যন্ত\nস্থান: Oakleigh Mechanic Institute\nঠিকানা: 142–144 Drummond Street\, Oakleigh VIC 3166 \nঅনুষ্ঠানের মূল আকর্ষণসমূহ \nভজন ও সংকীর্তন\nশ্রীকৃষ্ণ লীলা পাঠ\nশিশু-কিশোরদের সাংস্কৃতিক পরিবেশনা\nআরতি ও পুষ্পাঞ্জলি\nপ্রসাদ বিতরণ \nচলুন\, একত্রিত হই এবং পালন করি ভগবান শ্রীকৃষ্ণের আবির্ভাব দিবস\nভক্তি\, সঙ্গীত ও প্রেমভরে কাটুক আমাদের পবিত্র এই সন্ধ্যা। \nআপনার ও আপনার পরিবারের উপস্থিতি আমাদের অনুষ্ঠানে আনন্দ ও অনুপ্রেরণা যোগাবে। \n“যেখানে ধর্ম আছে\, সেখানেই কৃষ্ণ; আর যেখানে কৃষ্ণ\, সেখানেই বিজয়।” \n 
URL:https://bacv.org.au/event/sri-krishna-janmastami-utsov-2025/
LOCATION:Oakleigh Mechanic Institute\, 142–144 Drummond Street\, Oakleigh\, VIC\, 3166\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hinduism,Krishnaism
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260403T210927
CREATED:20251017T041653Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn festival—Saraswati Puja 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BACV’s cherished annual celebration of the Autumn Festival and Saraswati Puja\, taking place on Saturday\, 24 January 2026. This auspicious day in the Bengali calendar is traditionally considered ideal for embarking on new journeys—be it marriage\, launching a business\, beginning a new academic year\, or moving into a new home.\nSaraswati Puja honors the goddess of wisdom\, learning\, and the arts. The festival is steeped in vibrant symbolism\, with yellow as its signature color—representing purity\, knowledge\, and the blossoming of intellect. Coinciding with the season of love and Valentine’s Day\, the celebration also embraces the spirit of affection and renewal.\nBACV has proudly hosted this festival for many years\, blending cultural performances\, devotional rituals\, and community spirit. Whether you’re seeking blessings\, artistic inspiration\, or simply a joyful gathering\, this event welcomes all with open arms.\nStay tuned for program details and registration links.
URL:https://bacv.org.au/event/autumn-festival-saraswati-puja-2026/
LOCATION:Mulgrave Community Centre\, 355 Wellington Road\, Mulgrave\, VIC\, 3170\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T210927
CREATED:20251017T041956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T014739Z
UID:26269-1777161600-1777247999@bacv.org.au
SUMMARY:Bengali New Year Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bengali New Year 2026: Colour\, Culture\, and Community \nExperience the vibrant spirit of Pohela Boishakh (Bangla New Year) at Victoria’s premier full-day Bengali celebration! \nJoin the Bangla Centre Victoria (BACV) on Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\, as we unite the rich heritage of Bengal with the harmony of Australia’s multicultural community. This is more than an event; it’s a journey of tradition\, artistic expression\, and meaningful connection.
URL:https://bacv.org.au/event/bengali-new-year-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Glyria Park Netball Complex\, 2 Bennet street\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
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