Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bollywood Night?It's first day of Puja Event. Special live musical program by Viswajeet Borwankar & Adriza Chakcrobory.
Viswajeet Borwankar is Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Runner Uphosted by Zee TV Hindi (National Level). He was also winner in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee Maratha 2011 reality show.
Adriza Chakraborty is Sa Re Ma Pa (Zee Banga) finalist and winner in Melodi Section of the reality show held during 2015. He will be accompanied by female singer (Swagata Nag) and Musician (Kutty).
Check out showreel of Viswajeet here Viswajeet Borwankar Showreel.
If you want to attend first night of the puja event, you can just pay for that night only . See donate here
Do I have to pay extra for Bollywood Night's program? Nope, It's included with your friday puja contribution or both days contribution. Nothing extra...The friday events, we are calling as 'Bollywood night" since Debojit's program is the main attraction of the day.
Could I just  attend Bollywood Night's program? Yes, you can. Its $25/adult & $15/kid. And your contribuion is 100% tax deductable. For more info,  click donate here. Also It's $50/adult for attending both day events. These are discount rates if paid prior to 1st Oct.
What is advantage of buying tickets early If you buy tickets by end of this month, you will get great discounts. From 1ct Oct, prices goes up. Please check donate here
Could I buy Dinner included with Bollywood Night program? Yes, Vegetarian Dinner from renowned local restaurant will be served for each attendies (including kids).
Could I pay online with/without any extra charges? Yes, you can, You can pay to donate@azsamhita.org from your personal paypal account as friends/family. If you need more info, please contact info@azsamhita.org.
Can I pay with my credit card ? Yes, you can. Just follow links at the bottom of page of  donate page , and choose according to your family member's count. There is 2.2% + 30 cents charges for each transaction. You can avoid the transaction fee by paying directly from your your personal paypal account to donate@azsamhita.org as friends/family or pay paying cash/check.
Can I pay cash or by check?Yes, you can. You can give your contribution to any of our executive member, and pay him/her directly. He/she will turn your contribution to Treasurer. You can also send  your check  via mail to our organization . Address is in the middle of the  donate page  
Is my contribution tax deductable? Yes, it's 100% tax deductible. Samhita is IRS approved 501c3 non-profit organization. Even for Bollywood night, your contribution is 100% tax deductable.
Is there's charges for Kids (below 5) on Friday but not on Saturday? Nope, there is no charge for entry fee for kid, but you can buy meal separately if you would like to.
Where can see event details for each day? Please visit Upcoming Events page, you will find details of events for each day.
Could I get receipt of my contribution? Yes, if you are contributing online, you get receipts immediately. You can use that receipt during tax filing. But, if you pay via cash/check, Samhita will send you electronic receipt to your  email. Also, if needed, Samhita can send you receipts anytime in future (as needed).
Why is discount price? With early payment discount, we would like to have better estimate specially for food. As you know we outsource food to valley renowned restaurants, we want more appropriate order numbers so that order is neither underestimated nor overestimated. Thus cutting our cost eventually which ultimately benefits you.
I want to voluteer for Durga Puja, how can I help? Yes, you are most welcome to volunteer. We appreciate your help. Please contact info@azsamhita.org so that we can contact you so that you can volunteer. It's our promise that we will not ignore you.
I still have doubts, how can I get help Yes, please send your question to info@azsamhita.org, somebody from executive commiitee will contact ASAP.