Bengali Association of Victoria - BAV

Bengali Association of Victoria - BAV Celebrating Bengali culture, arts, devotion & community in Melbourne since 1984.

Bengali Association of Victoria (BAV) preserves the essence of Bengal and provides migrant Bengalis a cultural tapestry which nurtures elements of our motherland. BAV encourages and promotes Bengali culture and festivals through various initiatives such as an annual celebration of Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja, as well as organising numerous cultural programs throughout the year.

01/10/2026

🚨 BAV MEMBERS URGENT REMINDER! DO NOT MISS OUT ON YOUR MEAL BENEFITS! 🚨💥

The countdown to Durga Pujo is on, and we want to make sure you claim your exclusive member perks!

If you have completed your membership registration, you are eligible for:
🍛 17 October: FREE Lunch!
🍛 18 October: Subsidised Lunch for only $10!

⚠️ MEAL REGISTRATION IS STRICTLY MANDATORY! ⚠️
Please note that BAV membership registration alone does not automatically reserve your meals! You must complete your meal registration separately by midnight on 14 October!

🚫 NO ON-THE-SPOT REGISTRATIONS: We cannot accept on-the-spot registrations for member-privileged meals as final numbers must be provided to our food vendor in advance.

Please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the registration link below to lock in your meals before midnight 14 October to avoid any disappointment! We look forward to celebrating Durga Pujo with you! 🎉💛

👉 REGISTER FOR MEALS HERE: https://bav.org.au/event/bav-durga-puja-2026/

🚨 OFFICIAL PUJO REMINDER, MELBOURNE! 🚨 TIME IS TICKING TO LOCK IN YOUR FEAST! 💥🔥⏳The countdown to BAV Durga Pujo 2026 on...
28/09/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL PUJO REMINDER, MELBOURNE! 🚨 TIME IS TICKING TO LOCK IN YOUR FEAST! 💥🔥⏳

The countdown to BAV Durga Pujo 2026 on the 17th and 18th of October at GAA Gaelic Park, Keysborough is officially in full swing! While you wait, get excited because massive posts highlighting our spectacular cultural nights and performances will be dropping very soon! 🎶💃✨

Right now, do not forget to lock in your food coupons! Remember our mind-blowing member perks:
💥 SATURDAY LUNCH IS 100% FREE FOR ALL BAV MEMBERS & MEMBER KIDS (6-18 YEARS)! (Mandatory RSVP required!)
💥 SUNDAY LUNCH IS ONLY $10 FOR ALL BAV MEMBERS & MEMBER KIDS (6-18 YEARS)!

🤔 CONFUSED ABOUT HOW TO BOOK? WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED! 🤔
We know a few people have had questions about how to claim their membership perks and book food tickets. Follow this super simple, step-by-step guide:
1️⃣ Step 1: Join or Renew Your Membership!
Head to https://bav.org.au/membership/ and sign up to join the BAV family.
2️⃣ Step 2: Log In!
Make sure you are logged into your BAV account on our website so the system recognises you as a member! 💻✨
3️⃣ Step 3: Go to the Event Page!
Click over to https://bav.org.au/event/bav-durga-puja-2026/ to view the meal options.
4️⃣ Step 4: Select Your Meals & Checkout!
Add your FREE Saturday Lunch (and any other discounted meals for you and your kids!) to your cart, and complete the checkout process. Even if your meal is free, checking out is how you lock in your mandatory RSVP! 🛒✅

🍽️ OUR MOUTH-WATERING MENU & PRICING:
🌸 Saturday Lunch (17th Oct – RSVP ESSENTIAL for Members!)
Menu: Khichudi, Labra, Pakoda, Chutney, Papad, Jalebi, and Rabdi! 🤤
Cost: Members and Member Kids (6-18 years) FREE (Must RSVP!) | Non-members $30 | Non-member Kids (6-18 years) $15

🌙 Saturday Dinner (17th Oct – RSVP ESSENTIAL, No walk-ins accepted!)
Menu: Mutton or Veg Biriyani, Raita, Chicken 65 or Gobi 65, and Gulab Jamun! 🍛
Cost: Members $25 | Non-members $35 | All Kids (6-18 years) $15

☀️ Sunday Lunch (18th Oct – RSVP Recommended)
Menu: Flavourful Pulao, Mutton Curry, Shahi Paneer, Phulkopi Aloo, Chutney, and Roshogolla! 🍲
Cost: Members and Member Kids (6-18 years) ONLY $10! | Non-members $35 | Non-member Kids (6-18 years) $15

(Kids under 5 eat completely FREE at all sessions!) 👧👦

⚠️ URGENT DEADLINE: ALL RSVPS CLOSE ON 14TH OCTOBER 2026 AT MIDNIGHT! ⏰

Do not leave this to the last minute! Grab your membership, lock in your food coupons today, and keep your eyes peeled for our big cultural night announcements coming next! 🏃‍♂️💨💛
👉 STEP 1 - BECOME A MEMBER: https://bav.org.au/membership/
👉 STEP 2 - BOOK FOOD TICKETS: https://bav.org.au/event/bav-durga-puja-2026/

🚨 STOP ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, MELBOURNE! 🚨 OUR BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER JUST DROPPED! 💥🔥🤯THE BAV DURGA PUJO 2026 FOOD T...
24/09/2026

🚨 STOP ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, MELBOURNE! 🚨 OUR BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER JUST DROPPED! 💥🔥🤯

THE BAV DURGA PUJO 2026 FOOD TICKETS JUST GOT EVEN CRAZIER! 🎉🍛✨

🤯 JAW-DROPPING MEAL UPDATES 🤯
Are you sitting down?! Because the perks of being a BAV member just went through the roof! 🙌💛
💥 SATURDAY LUNCH IS 100% FREE FOR ALL BAV MEMBERS!
💥 SUNDAY LUNCH IS NOW ONLY $10 FOR ALL BAV MEMBERS!

And it gets even better! This incredible member deal includes your kids, too! 👧👦 That means member kids aged 6 to 18 years get their Saturday lunch completely FREE, and their Sunday lunch for just $10! ✨

💸 ALREADY PURCHASED SUNDAY LUNCH?
Don't worry at all! Every single member who has already purchased their Sunday lunch tickets will be automatically refunded the remaining amount to make sure you only pay exactly $10! We have got you completely covered! 🤝💛

⚠️ CRITICAL UPDATE FOR MEMBERS: To claim your free Saturday lunch and $10 Sunday lunch, you absolutely MUST RSVP online! This is a strict, mandatory requirement so we can prepare enough of the delicious, massive feast for everyone! Don't miss out! ⚠️

Check out our absolutely mouth-watering Special Menu:

🌸 Saturday Lunch (RSVP ESSENTIAL for Members!)
Menu: Authentic Khichudi, Labra, Pakoda, Chutney, Papad, Jalebi, and Rabdi! 🤤
Cost: Members and Member Kids (6-18 years) FREE! (Must RSVP!) | Non-members $30 | Non-member Kids (6-18 years) $15
(Kids under 5 are completely free!)

🌙 Saturday Dinner (RSVP ESSENTIAL, No walk-ins accepted!)
Menu: Mutton or Veg Biriyani, Raita, Chicken 65 or Gobi 65, and Gulab Jamun! 🍛
Cost: Members $25 | Non-members $35 | All Kids (6-18 years) $15
(Kids under 5 are completely free!)

☀️ Sunday Lunch (RSVP Recommended)
Menu: Flavourful Pulao, Mutton Curry, Shahi Paneer, Phulkopi Aloo, Chutney, and Roshogolla! 🍲
Cost: Members and Member Kids (6-18 years) ONLY $10! | Non-members $35 | Non-member Kids (6-18 years) $15
(Kids under 5 are completely free!)

⚠️ URGENT REMINDER: RSVP CLOSES ON 14 OCTOBER 2026 AT MIDNIGHT! ⏰

Tickets are going to sell out so incredibly fast! Head straight to our website right now to secure your food tickets, and sign up for your BAV membership to unlock these insane prices! Let's eat, celebrate, and go completely wild this Pujo! 🏃‍♂️💨💛

👉 REGISTER AND BOOK HERE: https://bav.org.au/event/bav-durga-puja-2026/
👉 BECOME A MEMBER: https://bav.org.au/membership/

🚨 WOW WOW WOW! 🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL MELBOURNE! 💥🔥THE MOMENT EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR IS FINALLY HERE! BAV DURGA PU...
18/09/2026

🚨 WOW WOW WOW! 🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL MELBOURNE! 💥🔥

THE MOMENT EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR IS FINALLY HERE! BAV DURGA PUJO 2026 FOOD TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎉🍛✨

🤯 JAW DROPPING ANNOUNCEMENT 🤯
Are you sitting down?! Because this year SATURDAY LUNCH IS 100% FREE FOR ALL BAV MEMBERS! 🙌💛 That is right! Join the BAV family today, and your Saturday Pujo lunch is completely on us! Plus, members get huge exclusive discounts on all other meals! 💸✨

⚠️ CRITICAL UPDATE FOR MEMBERS: To claim your free Saturday lunch, you absolutely MUST RSVP online! This is a strict requirement so we can prepare enough of the delicious feast for everyone! ⚠️

Check out our absolutely mouth-watering Special Menu:

🌸 Saturday Lunch (RSVP ESSENTIAL for Members!)
Menu: Authentic Khichudi, Labra, Pakoda, Chutney, Papad, Jalebi and Rabdi! 🤤
Cost: Members FREE (Must RSVP!) | Non-members $30
Kids: Under 5 Free | Ages 5 to 18 years $15

🌙 Saturday Dinner (RSVP ESSENTIAL; No walk-ins accepted!)
Menu: Mutton or Veg Biriyani, Raita, Chicken 65 or Gobi 65 and Gulab Jamun! 🍛
Cost: Members $25 | Non-members $35
Kids: Under 5 Free | Ages 5 to 18 years $15

☀️ Sunday Lunch (RSVP Recommended)
Menu: Flavourful Pulao, Mutton Curry, Shahi Paneer, Phulkopi Aloo, Chutney and Roshogolla! 🍲
Cost: Members $25 | Non-members $35
Kids: Under 5 Free | Ages 5 to 18 years $15

⚠️ URGENT REMINDER: RSVP CLOSES ON 14TH OCTOBER 2026 AT MIDNIGHT! ⏰

Tickets are going to sell out so incredibly fast! Head straight to our website right now to secure your food tickets and sign up for your BAV membership! Let us eat, celebrate and go completely wild this Pujo! 🏃‍♂️💨💛

👉 REGISTER AND BOOK HERE: https://bav.org.au/event/bav-durga-puja-2026/ 👈

🍼 Doing a spring clean? Help local families in need!BAV is collecting donations for Our Village (previously St Kilda Mum...
18/09/2026

🍼 Doing a spring clean? Help local families in need!

BAV is collecting donations for Our Village (previously St Kilda Mums). They pass on pre-loved baby and children's items to families across Victoria.

They are running low and especially need:
👕 Baby and children's clothes
👶 Prams
🚗 Reversible car seats for newborns

📍 Drop off at Glen Waverley Community Centre, 700 Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
📅 Sunday, 27 September
📅 Sunday, 1 November

See what they accept: https://ourvillage.org.au/donate-goods/

Prefer to give money? Donate at www.ourvillage.org.au and write "BAV" in the reference.

Thank you for your support! 🙏

🎉 Two memberships for the price of one, and every purchase supports BAV 🙏BAV is now fundraising with Entertainment, the ...
11/09/2026

🎉 Two memberships for the price of one, and every purchase supports BAV 🙏

BAV is now fundraising with Entertainment, the digital savings app (formerly the Entertainment Book). For 12 months, members enjoy savings on dining, takeaway, travel, shopping, discounted gift cards, attractions and more.

⏰ LIMITED-TIME OFFER, ENDS MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
✅ Buy one membership, get one FREE
✅ Both include Access All Areas across Australia, New Zealand and Bali
✅ Plus claim a FREE $30 VISA Gift Card

Keep one, gift one, and still have $30 to spend. Best of all, 20% of your purchase goes directly to BAV's cultural events, programs and community activities. 💛

👉 Only a few days left! Purchase through our Fundraising Page so your membership counts towards BAV: https://www.entbook.com.au/970q788

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10/09/2026

🎉 Melbourne are you ready to feel the pulse of Durga Pujo magic? ✨

​The Bengali Association of Victoria Durga Pujo 2026 is calling and you will not want to miss it 🌺🪷

​Let us come together to relive timeless traditions and create new memories wrapped in joy, colours, devotion and that unbeatable feeling of home right here in Melbourne. From dhunuchi nach to dhaak beats, soul soothing anjali to soul filling bhog, this is more than a celebration, it is a homecoming 😍🎊🎉

​🗓️ Mark your calendars. Bring your friends. Let your heart beat to the rhythm of Shakti. Joy Maa Durga! 🙏🕉️

​Mahalaya Meet & Greet
- Date: 11th October 2026 (Sunday)
- ​Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- ​Location: Glen Waverley Community Centre, 700 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150

​Pujo & Cultural Program
- ​Date: 17th October 2026 (Saturday)
- ​Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- ​Location: GAA Gaelic Park, 324 Perry Road, Keysborough, Victoria 3173

​Pujo, Dhunuchi Nach & Sindoor Khela
- ​Date: 18th October 2026 (Sunday)
- ​Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- ​Location: GAA Gaelic Park, 324 Perry Road, Keysborough, Victoria 3173

​Food tickets will be going live very very soon with a massive surprise for all our amazing members 🤫🔥

​Want in on the surprise? Sign up today and become part of our BAV family to unlock your exclusive perks.

👉 Become a member here: bav.org.au/membership

Acknowledgement:
This Durga Pujo/ Spring festival received grant funding from the Australian Government through the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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