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Oikotaan

ঐকতান

Building community and celebrating Bengali culture in New Jersey.

A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in Bengali culture and open to the whole community, bringing New Jersey families together through cultural programs, language classes and community service.

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Young dancers in sequined costumes performing on stage at an Oikotaan program

Cultural programs

Pujas, performances and festivals that bring the community together all year.

Language classes

Bengali reading, writing and conversation for kids growing up outside Bengal.

Community service

Volunteering and mutual aid for families in our community, in New Jersey and beyond.

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A devotional portrait of Devi Saraswati holding a book and prayer beads, playing a veena

Saraswati Puja 2027

সরস্বতী পূজা ২০২৭

Join us to honor Devi Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and the arts, with prayers and community celebration.

Auten Road Intermediate School

From our events

A few moments from recent pujas, performances and community nights.

Saraswati Puja altar decorated with marigold garlands and paper flowersChildren performing a cultural program on stageA classical dance duo performing in blue and gold costumesVolunteers holding handmade paper flowers used to decorate a puja stageTwo members sharing a moment at a live music performance

Say hello

New to the area, curious about Bengali classes for your children, or looking to volunteer? Send us a note and one of us will reply. We are all volunteers, so give us a few days.

Or email oikotaanassociationofusa@gmail.com