১৯৭২ থেকে· Since 1972 · a 501(c)(3) non-profit
আলো জ্বেলে যাও, ঐতিহ্যে ভাসোWhere the dhaak beats,
and home comes alive.
Three days of light. A thousand familiar faces. Bengali Philadelphia, lit up like a village courtyard at Pujo — Pragati has been bringing this home since 1972.
Next celebration
দুর্গা পূজা ২০২৬
Durga Pujo 2026
এই বছরের চমকTwo nights. Two legends.
আমাদের লক্ষ্য, আমাদের পরিবারA community built on culture, compassion, and continuity.
“যেখানে দশভুজার আশীর্বাদ, সেখানেই আমাদের বাড়ি।”
“Where Maa Durga's blessing dwells, there we make our home.”
Formed in 1972, Pragati is among the oldest Bengali organizations on the East Coast — dedicated to honouring our shared heritage while welcoming every neighbour, friend, and stranger into the warmth of a Bengali household.
এসো, মায়ের আঙিনায় 🪔
You're invited home.
ঢাকের তালে, ভোগের গন্ধে, হাজার চেনা মুখের ভিড়ে — আপনার জন্য জায়গা রাখা আছে। আসছেন তো?
The dhaak, the bhog, a thousand familiar faces — please come and join us.
উৎসবের রাতFestivals, food, music — together.
কালী পূজা ২০২৬Kali Pujo 2026
Coming soon
সরস্বতী পূজা ২০২৭Saraswati Pujo 2027
Coming soon
প্রগতি পত্রিকাVoices of our community, in print.
Every year, Pragati publishes a curated magazine of essays, poetry, recipes, art, and reflections from our members — preserving Bengali voices across generations and oceans. Download the latest issue today.
“আসছে বছর আবার হবে”
Aschhe bochhor abar hobe — next year, again, we will meet
প্রগতি পরিবারের অংশ হোনBecome part of home — away from home.
Pragati's annual membership unlocks member pricing on every event, our yearly magazine, the summer picnic, eligibility for Executive Committee positions, and a real sense of belonging.
$35.00
প্রতি পরিবার, প্রতি বছর · per family · per year
- ✓Member pricing on every event during registration
- ✓Free annual Pragati magazine
- ✓Seasonal social event participation
- ✓Eligibility for Executive Committee positions
- ✓Recognition on our website & magazine
আপনার আশীর্বাদে
Keep the dhaak beating.
Pragati runs on the generosity of this community. Every donation goes straight to pujo, prasad and programs — and it's tax-deductible.
Donate to Pragati