Cincinnati Cultural Initiative

Cincinnati Durga Pujo 2021
2021-10-16 10:00 - 2021-10-17 20:00 (America/New_York)
All registration for CDU 2021 are CLOSED now and there WONT be any gate registration this year due to COVID related safety measure.Mask PolicyWearing mask is mandatory inside the school premises, except for the time of having food. This is to keep us and our kids safe during the festival, while still enjoying it to the fullest extent possible.

Our 13th Annual CCI Durga Pujo was shelved due to the pandemic, but we are back with a boom. Despite the ongoing adversities, indomitable spirit of the CCI families cannot subside for another year and together as a community we will be celebrating our traditions, our 14th Cincinnati Durga Utsav (CDU) – our biggest annual celebration for 2021 in the same energetic and innovative way. Like every year, this year will not be an exception, on Saturday and Sunday, – Oct 16th and 17th, we will be enthralling the community with our customary rituals, pujo, pushpanjali, followed by mouth watering dishes, a remarkable cultural evening and finally, the sindoor khela on Sunday. Nevertheless, in between these frisks and frolics, there will be dhunuchi nach on both the days. Please register and join in to be an intrinsic part of our CCI family and celebrate CDU 2021 together.

Due to the ongoing pandemic saga, we have decided to limit the non member registration in CDU 2021, to provide a safe and less crowded environment. Hence the registration would be accepted on first come first server basis. Also there wont be any gate registration this year. So hurry up to reserve your spot to become the integral part of our biggest festival of the year.

Venue for CDU 2021:Lakota West Freshman School5050 Tylersville Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069

*Disclaimer – Cincinnati Cultural Initiative, as an organization, will not be liable for transmission of any kind of COVID-19 variants during any kind of in person activities for and during the Durga Puja celebration. But, as members, we will do our best to take every possible safety measures and precautions to protect each of us collectively against this virus infection. By registering in this event, you assume and accept all COVID-19 related risks for you and your family members.

Saraswati Puja 2020
2020-02-01 09:00 - 13:00
Dear Friends and Families ,We are glad to invite you to our Saraswati Pujo 2020, to be held on February 1st, Saturday, at the Blue Ash Recreation Center.Please let us know, if you are planning for “Hathe-Khori” for your kid.Pujo Schedule:9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Preparation time.10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Pujo Ceremony11:30 AM – 12:00 PM : Pushpanjali.12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Prasad Distribution & LunchThe event fee is as follows:Member: Adult $10 Child $5 ($25 max for the family). Food is included in the event fee.Non Member: Adult $15 Child $10 ($40 max for the family of 2 adult and 2 kids). Food is included in the event fee.We’ll collect the annual membership fee for the members on that day. Please bring in your check/cash accordingly.Thanks.CCI Saraswati Pujo Organizing Team 2020

Lakshmi Puja & Bijoya 2019
2019-10-12 10:00 - 20:00
Dear Friends and Families ,We are excited to invite you to our Kojagori Lakshmi Pujo 2019 and celebrate Bijay Sammilani . The event will be held on Oct 12th, Saturday, at the Twin Fountains Community Center ( 7402 Twin Fountains Dr , Mason OH 45040.Please send your RSVP response to hellocci2014@gmail.com by no later than September 22 ,2019.The event fee is as follows:For Members:Individual Adult $10 ,Individual Child $5 , Family(2 Adults + 2 Child) – $25 . Food (Dinner) is included in the event fee.For Non Members:Individual Adult $15 ,Individual Child $5 , Family(2 Adults + 2 Child) – $35 . Food (Dinner) is included in the event fee.Thanks.CCI BOT

Cincinnati Durga Pujo 2019
2019-10-04 10:00 - 2019-10-06 20:00
CCI has been busy. We have been busy planning the twelfth annual Cincinnati Durga Utsav in Cincinnati, Ohio. Yes, this is going to be our 12th year of celebrating our very own parar pujo in Cincinnati !We have been thinking about what makes Cincinnati’s Durga Puja special for everyone. So, what makes our Durga Puja special?Is it the food? SURE! Well, we will have fabulous food from the best Indian restaurants in the city, together with special home made items from our own kitchens.Is it the cultural programs? SURE! There will be lots of music and dancing, theater and instrumental performances by children and grown ups. There will be special groups performing this year. Is it the “bonedi pujo” we reminisce about? SURE! We are the best of all worlds. We are large enough to have dhunuchi naach and yet small enough where “everybody knows your name” in addition to the non-stop adda that goes on all three days. Register early and even if you are a non-member, you may be invited to participate in cultural programs. It is strictly on a first come first served basis, so please register early.But most of all, what makes CCI’s Cincinnati Durga Utsav special? It is YOU! Please visit our website: www.cciorg.com. REGISTER NOW and take advantage of our fantastic low rates. Call our Board of Trustee members, call our Registration team and mark October 4 – 6, 2019 on your calendar.We look forward to seeing you there!

“East meets West” by renowned band Mohenjo Daro
