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🪔 Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA) — About This Puja
Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA) is a Durga Puja celebration in New Jersey, USA. A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving New Jersey.
ℹ️ Beyond the name and area, details on this page (theme, founding year) are unverified placeholders — please confirm with the organising committee before publishing or relying on them.
🎨 Likely 2026 Theme (estimated, unverified)
Bengali-American identity and heritage
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📋 Key Information
- Puja: Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA)
- Location: New Jersey, USA
- Highlights: A Bengali/Hindu community Durga Puja celebration serving New Jersey
- Estimated 2026 theme: Bengali-American identity and heritage
- Estimated founding year: 1994
- Entry: Typically free
*Theme and founding year are unverified estimated placeholders — confirm directly with the committee before publishing.
🗓️ Durga Puja 2026 Dates
Panchami
Oct 16 (Fri)
Maha Shashthi
Oct 17 (Sat)
Maha Saptami
Oct 18 (Sun)
Maha Ashtami
Oct 19 (Mon)
Maha Navami
Oct 20 (Tue)
Vijaya Dashami
Oct 21 (Wed)
*Many US community Durga Puja celebrations are held on the nearest weekend to the actual tithi dates, rather than on the exact weekdays, since most attendees have work or school commitments. Always confirm the exact 2026 dates with the organizing committee.
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🎉 Visiting Tips
- Check the organiser's Facebook page or website for the confirmed 2026 weekend dates
- Community pandals are often ticketed or membership-based for meals — check in advance
- Bring cash/card for stalls selling food and puja items
- Dress modestly and comfortably — events can run several hours
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA) Durga Puja 2026?
Tithi dates run October 17–21, 2026, but many diaspora pandals celebrate on the nearest weekend instead — confirm the exact 2026 dates with the organisers.
What is the 2026 theme at Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA)?
Estimated: Bengali-American identity and heritage (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Where is Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA) located?
Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA) is based in New Jersey, USA.
How long has this puja been running?
Estimated since 1994 (unverified — confirm with the committee).
Is entry free?
Typically yes, though some meals or events may be ticketed.
What are other notable USA Durga Puja celebrations?
North Jersey Bengali Association (NJBA), UTSOV Durga Puja, Bengali Community Society of South Jersey (BCSSJ), Indian Community Center of Garden State (ICCGS) and Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA) are among the well-known USA diaspora celebrations.
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