Bharati Durgotsav 2020... updates from the Food Committee

Following the email sent by the Puja Committee on October 11, 2020, this email is from the “Pet puja” Committee, a.k.a. the Food Committee. We feel blessed and happy that even after the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, we are still able to celebrate our much awaited Durgotsav 2020.

It’s no secret that the Bengali community is serious about food, and we the Food Community have tried our best to live up to this spirit. We are happy to share that despite budget constraints, we could dish out a decent arrangement that we are sure will fill our hearts as well as our tummies.

On a more serious note, we should be mindful of the fact that this year’s celebration is not like any other. We should ensure that all safety-measures are diligently followed during the celebrations. To this end, we should strictly maintain social distancing in the Puja hall and especially in the dining area.

Like every year, this year too, we shall have a completely vegetarian spread on all the days. Here are the food timings. Keeping in mind the hall timings and the social distancing mandates, we would request all of you to please adhere to this schedule to ensure that everyone can enjoy the meals comfortably.Sashti 6:30 to 7:30 pm tea & snack

22-Oct (thu) 8:00 to 9:30 pm dinner
Saptami 9:00 to 10:30 am breakfast

23-Oct (fri) 12:30 to 2:30 pm lunch

6:00 to 7:00 pm tea & snacks

8:00 to 9:30 pm dinner
Astami 9:00 to 10:30 am breakfast

24-Oct (sat) 1:00 to 3:00 pm# lunch

6:00 to 7:00 pm tea & snacks

8:00 to 9:30 pm dinner
Nabami 9:00 to 10:30 am breakfast

25-Oct (sun) 12:30 to 2:30 pm lunch

6:00 to 7:00 pm tea & snacks

8:00 to 9:30 pm dinner
Dashami 8:00 to 11:30 am breakfast

26-Oct (mon)
*********** end *******# sondhi puja ends at 1:18 pm. Hence lunch on astami starts at 1:00 pm and will open for senior citizens & kids initially.

Please note that Durga Puja celebrations this year will be restricted only to members of Bharati and their families, and no outsiders will be allowed. We have not made any arrangements for food coupons.

Due to restrictions for gatherings and limited space in the dining hall, entry will be controlled. On each day, lunch and dinner will be opened for senior citizens and kids to start with, followed by the rest. Please ensure that the food is consumed inside the dining hall only. We expect your kind cooperation to maintain social distancing and smooth operation.

Looking forward to a safe and fun-filled Durga puja … Joy Maa Durga!