Kali Puja 1998 Kali Puja was celebrated on October 31, 1998 at Orchard School, San Jose. Below are glimpses of the events that occured. The Deity ... Local Artists ... The cultural program by local talents consisted of a musical performance and Shyama Tandav by children. Prize Distribution... This year Kali Puja coencided with Halloween's Day. We had a Halloween's Parade at the Kali Puja auditorium. Above are children receiving the prizes for the event. Professional Program... Nirmala Misra entertained us for the remainder of the night with enchanting songs of the yester-years. Durga Puja 1998 Durga Puja was celebrated from September 25 to 27, 1998 at Chabot College, Hayward. Below are glimpses of the events that occured. The Deity... The Deity was housed inside Chabot College Little Theater. Shown is the decoration and congegration during Anjali. Social... Durga Puja is often more of a social gathering for most people. Shown above are glimpses of the Bhog and Prasad distribution, Bijoya Sammelani and stalls at the puja site. Professional Cultural... Local Cultural... Scenes from Shyama Scenes from Bauk-Bhod Pala followed by prize distribution Scenes from Kaliedoscope by Bay Bahurupi A scene from Jhala-Pala a children's play [Back to Prabasi Activities Page] [Back to Prabasi Home Page]