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Saraswati Puja & Community Food Drive '26

Date: January 24, 2026 | Time: 09:00 am onwards

Location: Montgomery Community Association, 5003 16 Ave NW, Calgary

🌟 About the Event

Wisdom in Mind, Compassion in Heart. APCAA is honored to invite you to our annual Saraswati Puja. This year, we are celebrating the Goddess of Knowledge with a special focus on community service.

 

Join us for a day of traditional rituals, cultural connection, and our Food Donation Drive. We believe that worship is incomplete without service, and we invite you to join hands with us to support our local Calgary neighbors in need.

🎟️ Registration & Tickets

1. Puja Celebration (Full Access)

Includes entry to the Puja, participation in rituals, Lunch (Bhog), and Evening Snacks.

 

​Non-Member Ticket Prices:

  • Adults: $30 CAD

  • Children (5 Years to 15 Years): $15 CAD

  • Children (Under 5): Free

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​​How to Register and Pay:​​

  • Send an Interac e-Transfer to: apcaa.finance@gmail.com

  • Important: Please mention "Puja Registration" and the names of attendees in the e-Transfer message field.

  • For Hatekhori registration, please send an email to apcaa.info@gmail.com

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​Event Schedule:​

  • 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Puja & Hatekhori

  • 11:00 AM: Anjali

  • 11:00 AM: Kids Activities (Games & Drawing Exhibition - Theme: Spring/Bosonto)

  • 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM: Traditional Lunch (Bhog)

  • 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM: Cultural Programs

  • 04:00 PM: Evening Snacks

2. Food Donation Drive

Please refer to the Food Bank wishlist below for accepted donation items.

Food Bank Wishlist
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⚠️ Guidelines for Safe Giving to ensure that every donation can be safely distributed to those in need, we kindly ask that you review your items before dropping them off. Please ensure your donations do not include the following:

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  • Damaged Packaging: Dented cans, unlabelled containers, or packages that are broken or previously opened.

  • Expired Items: Food that is past its "Best Before" or expiry date.

  • Perishables: Fresh meat, dairy, or produce (we cannot store items requiring refrigeration).

  • Homemade Goods: Home-cooked meals or home-grown produce (due to health and safety regulations).

  • Non-Food Essentials: Vitamins, diet supplements, or medication.

  • Low-Nutrition Items: Candy, pop/soda, or sugary drinks.

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