Who We Are
Berliner Bengalis e.V. is a registered non-profit association dedicated to preserving, celebrating and promoting Bengali culture and Hindu Sanatani traditions in the heart of Berlin. Founded in 2023, we unite the Bengali community in Berlin while enriching the city's multicultural landscape. For us, Berlin is not just a place of residence — it is "home away from home."
Mission & Vision
🎯 Our Mission
To practice, preserve and promote Hindu Sanatani culture and Bengali traditions through cultural, religious and social activities, while fostering community spirit and environmental consciousness.
🌟 Our Vision
A thriving Bengali community in Berlin that celebrates its heritage with pride, maintains deep spiritual roots and contributes positively to the city's diverse cultural ecosystem.
What We Do
🪔 Durga Puja
Our flagship annual event with authentic pandal, rituals, cultural performances and community gatherings.
🎭 Cultural Events
Music, classical dance (Kathak, Bharatanatyam), theatre, poetry recitations, art exhibitions and workshops.
🤝 Community
Creating spaces for the Bengali community to connect, support each other and create lasting bonds.
🌍 Environment
Promoting eco-friendly practices, honouring the protection of Mother Earth per Sanatani traditions.
About Durga Puja
Durga Puja is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu Sanatani calendar, celebrated primarily by Bengali and Assamese communities. Goddess Durga embodies supreme divine feminine energy — courage, strength, compassion and protection. She represents the triumph of good over evil, righteousness over injustice, and light over darkness.
According to mythology, Goddess Durga was created to defeat the buffalo demon Mahishasura. The nine-day festival culminates in Vijayadashami (Victory Day) — the eternal victory of virtue over vice.
Our Celebrations
Durga Puja 2025
📅 27 Sep – 3 Oct 2025 · 📍 Zwölf-Apostel-Kirchengemeinde, 10783 Berlin
Our grandest celebration yet — traditional pandal, daily rituals, cultural programmes, Food, music and dance. Special highlight: Bijaya Sammilani on 3 October after Sindur Khela!
Durga Puja 2024
📅 8-12 October 2024 · 📍 Zwölf-Apostel-Kirchengemeinde, Berlin
Our second annual celebration brought the Bengali community together with spectacular pandal decorations, authentic rituals and vibrant cultural programmes.
Durga Puja 2023 — "Save the Nature" 🌍
📅 20–24 October 2023 · 📍 Radha Govinda Temple, Berlin
Our inaugural celebration with an environmental conservation theme, symbolising our commitment to protecting Mother Earth as per Sanatani traditions.
Join Us
Whether you are Bengali, a friend of Bengali culture, or simply curious about our traditions — you are warmly welcome.
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