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About us

Hampshire Puja & Cultural Association

The Objective of Hampshire Puja & Cultural Association is to develop community cohesion by organizing a variety of multi-community cultural programmes, theme based and open to all members of public irrespective of their ethnic origin and religious beliefs.
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“Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future”

Albert Camus

Philosopher, author, and journalist

We have been conducting Durga Puja as an association since 2008, but we are now also a Registered Charity (#1180289).

Despite being fairly new on the scene, we are a fast-growing Social & Cultural organisation based in the South of England. Over the last couple of years, we have seen a steady increase in our membership from various states of India, Bangladesh and progressive Britons. They come not only locally from Hampshire, but also from Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, etc. Our demographics boast of people in high positions in large R&D, multinational companies, Medicine and Academia; also big and small business owners, IT Consultants and students.

The underlying common thread is the inherent urge and passion to increase awareness of the Indian culture in the UK and thereby promote UK-India cultural cohesion. This has proven to be extremely successful as HPCA has been repeatedly invited to participate in Fort Perbrook’s iconic open day festival, Eastleigh Mela, Southampton Mela and several other Indo-British cultural programmes.

HPCA has been supported by the local council over the last several years. The Mayors of Winchester and Eastleigh have consistently graced the celebrations as honoured guests.

Many of our activities have been covered in leading media over the years. These can be found here:

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Years of
Existence

10000
+

Visitors during
Durga Puja

500
+

Families
Volunteering