General Puja Events in North America
Most of the first generation of Odias came to North America in late 60’s. They came here for higher education. Back home every schools and colleges used to worship the Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge) and Ganesh (God of knowledge). Ganesh was also worshiped by business community as well.
Sloka(Verse) Chantings:
(Message: we need to keep the ball rolling!)
(1) Om namoh Ganesha Bighnesha Giriga Nandanam Pravoh….(Debanshi Chowdhury – 2017)
(2) Eka Dantam Shurpa Karnam Gajabantam….(Debanshi ???? – 2017)
(3) Kharbang Sthulatanu Gajendrabandam….(???? – 2017)
(4) ???????????????????….(Debashini Chowdhury – 2017)
Lyrics:
(Note: Ganesh pictureXXXX was by Late Arun Das 1992)