Bhairavi

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"Bhairavi Awakenings- where culture meets creativity",

hereinafter referred to as "BA".
The name reflects the organization's dedication to organizing community-based Durga Puja celebrations and promoting the shared cultural identity of Bengalis and the larger Indian American community in the greater Cincinnati area.San Francisco, CA 94158

Mission

The mission of Bhairavi Awakenings is to:

• Foster a strong sense of cultural identity among Bengali Indian Americans.
• Preserve and promote Bengali traditions, values, language, and heritage.
• Recreate and organize a community-based Durga Puja celebration in the authentic style practiced in Kolkata, India, thereby providing socio - cultural enrichment to the local community.

Vision

Richness of Bengali culture through art, music, language, literature, spirituality, and cuisine, offering a cultural home for Bengalis living in the U.S. and a bridge for the next generation to connect with their heritage.

Organizational Objectives

1. Organizing an Annual Durga Puja:

Conducting rituals and ceremonies in accordance withBengali and Indian customs.
Installing and worshipping a traditional Durga idol as done in Kolkata, aligning with the dates and customs to maintain authencity.
Hosting cultural and devotional performances including drama, dance, and music.

2. Cultural Promotion

Hosting seasonal festivals such as Saraswati Puja, Rabindra Jayanti, Poila Boishakh, and others.
Collaborating with other cultural or Indian-American organizations in Greater Cincinnati.

3. Education and Youth Engagement.

Offering opportunities for youth to participate in cultural programs, storytelling, volunteering and artistic endeavors.
Creating a mentorship program for young IndianAmericans.

4. Community Outreach and Charity.

Participating in charitable and humanitarian efforts consistent with BA's mission.
Supporting initiatives that benefit the broaderCincinnati community, such as food drives, health fairs, and cultural exchanges.

5. Inclusivity and Diversity.

Welcoming individuals and families from all backgrounds who support the organization's mission.
Ensuring that all programming respects and reflects the culture.