We will celebrate Bijoya Sammilani on Saturday November 14, 2026, at the Madison Church of Christ, 2001 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713.
We will enjoy a delicious dinner along with a delightful variety of homemade sweets. (As part of our long-standing tradition, we invite members to bring their favorite homemade sweets to share in this joyful celebration.) We will also mark the Diwali festivities with a small fireworks display.
To help us plan and prepare enough food for everyone, please purchase your tickets by November 9, 2026.
Snacks: Cha / চা ; Jhalmuri / ঝাল মুড়ি; pakora (oninon fritter) /পাকোড়া
Dinner: সাদা ভাত / Plain Rice; নান রুটি / Naan Roti; পালং ছোলার ডাল / Spinach Cholar Dal; মোচার চপ / Mochar Chop (Banana Blossom Croquettes) অথবা ভেজ চপ / Veg Chop; বিনস ও আলু পোস্ত / Beans & Aloo Posto; নবরত্ন কোর্মা / Navratan Korma অথবা পনির / Paneer; মুরগির মাংসের ঝোল / Chicken Curry; Homemade টমেটো চাটনি / Homemade Tomato Chutney;
Desert: মিষ্টি / Sweets (Potluck — each household is requested to bring a sweet dish to share)
Schedule:
5:00 pm - Snacks
5:30 pm - Fireworks
6 pm - Movie show / Open Mic (To be decided)
7:30 pm - Dinner
Deadline to purchase tickets online at the discounted rate is Wednesday Nov 9, 2026).
Member adults (incl. university students): $25
Non-Member adults (incl. university students): $30
Kids / School students (8-18 years old): $10
(Kids under 8yrs are free)
Prices from Nov 10, 2026:*
Member adult: $30
Non-member adult: $35
Kids / School students (>6yrs): $20
* subject to availability