About Us

It was the year 1989, when one fine day on 8th of January , came up the topic of Durga Puja between few fellow Bengalis, who then were amongst many that attended the famed Puja in Lonavala every year. The Durga Puja which started in Lonavala in the year 1971 attracted Bengalis from nearby towns, a majority being from Khopoli. Although means of commuting was difficult in those days, there was nothing that could stop a “Bengali” who was away from home to attend this puja.

“Prabasi” finally acquired the status of a registered organization under the Charity Commission of the Govt of Maharashtra by the name “Prabasi Bengalee Association, Khopoli” in the year 2003.Today the association boasts of approximately 100 families under its banner and together with the immense help of the localites continues to successfully conduct many festivities like Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Borsha Mongal, Netaji Subhash Chandra Jayanti, Rabindra Jayanti, Poila Boishakh, ofcourse Durga Puja being closest to heart!

What We Do?

A social and cultural organisation. We make bengali cultural events and also, make a social events, yearly activities. Durga Pooja.

The club was founded on 8th January 1989 by like minded people with ample representation of ladies.The following executive body was formed by face and fair election for the year 1989.

President:Late Shri Swadesh Ranjan Saha

Secretary:Late Shri Nimai Chandra Chatterjee

Treasurer:Late Shri K.C.Bandyopadhyay

Vice President:Smt.Bharti Moulick

Joint Secretary: Shri A.K.Bhattacharya

Executive Members: 1) Shri A.K.Konar

2)Smt.Sumita Bera

Late Shri Tapan Kumar Bhattacharya
Late Shri Ajit Kumar Hazra
Late Bimal Chandra Banerjee
Late Shri Narayan Chandra Adhikari
Late Shri Ashish Banerjee
Late Shri Narayan Dutta
Late Shri Sudhanshu Dutta
Late Shri Chandan Bose
Late Shri Jaideb Kumar Pal
Late Shri Deepak Kumar Sur
Late Shri Jaideb Dolui
Shri I.K.Maitra
Shri Prabir Kumar Halder
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh
Shri Krishna Chandra Bandyopadhyay
Shri Himangshu Shekhar Maity
Shri Swapan Kumar Bera
Shri Bholanath Sur
Shri Ajay Kumar Konar
Shri Tapan Ghosh
Shri Chanchal Banerjee
Shri Pradeep Kumar Mukherjee
Shri K.C.Mahanty
Shri Partha Moulik

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Durga puja is not limited to Bengal or Bengalis. The worship is spared worldwide now. Kolkata Durga puja is the most popular, but Durga Puja celebrations in Mumbai, India, also have the same charm. Wherever you are, the puja celebrations will fill your heart with joy. In Mumbai, It’s called Navaratri or Durga puja, but the feelings are the same.

Whenever we Bengalis close our eyes, we see the beautiful idol of goddess Durga. Whenever we listen, we always hear mesmerizing Dhak music. “Maa Asche” is our favourite phrase. We wait for an entire year to welcome Maa Durga, and when she goes back, nothing feels good. We only have the hope, that next year Maa come again. Her blessings are there with us forever and ever.

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The Durga Puja which started in Lonavala in the year 1971 attracted Bengalis from nearby towns, a majority being from Khopoli. Although means of commuting was difficult in those days, there was nothing that could stop a “Bengali” who was away from home to attend this puja. Still, the thought of having a Puja, close to home lingered on the minds of all. The worship of Saraswati started a unity among all the Bengali families in Khopoli, everyone had one question in mind, “why not have a Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Khopoli itself”?

And so during the discussion the topic was broached. The discussion soon led to a meeting attended by all Bengalis of Khopoli,8th January 1989 who unanimously agreed to bring the Goddess home to our town.

Soon thereafter the preparations began under the guidance of Late Shri T.K. Bhattacharya, Late Shri N.C. Chatterjee, Late B.C.Banerjee and Late S.R.Saha and there emerged “Prabasi” club with approximately 40 families under its banner. The first President of the club was Late Mr.S.R.Saha. Since then, there has been no looking back. And “Prabasi” finally acquired the status of a registered organization under the Charity Commission of the Govt of Maharashtra by the name “Prabasi Bengalee Association, Khopoli” in the year 2003. Today the association boasts of approximately 100 families under its banner and together with the immense help of the localites continues to successfully conduct many festivities like Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Borsha Mongal, Netaji Subhash Chandra Jayanti, Rabindra Jayanti, Poila Boishakh, ofcourse Durga Puja being closest to heart!

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