For Virginia’s Bengali community, prayers and a party The annual Durga Puja festival is a chance for immigrants to retain their connection to home — and pass on culture to a new generation ...

Tentative Timeline Puja Start - 8 a.m. Pushpanjali - 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. (only two times) Prasad - 12 noon Lunch Carry out - 12:30 noon Lunch Sitting - 12:30 p.m. Cultural program- 2-3 p.m ...