About – Kochi Bengali Association

We are a multifarious cultural and charitable association dedicated to binding Bengal-Kerala culture, education, and social activities in and around Kochi and the state of Kerala.

Our Mission

– Promote awareness of Bengali ethnic identity and its cultural and spiritual heritage.
– Provide education and training resources in different regions of Kochi and Kerala for teaching Bengali language, culture, tradition, and spiritual practice.
– Organize cultural events involving Bengali and other Indian traditional and contemporary songs, drama, and dances.
– Organize events to raise funds for the relief of distress and other charitable causes.

Our Vission

To build a Community Center for members and other communities to enhance their spiritual, cultural, artistic and social experience through activities related to our rich cultural heritage.

The Keral Banga Samskriti Sangha – a multifarious cultural and charitable association was formally Instituted on 09th May 1967. The Sangha, a non-profit-making society was registered under the “Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific Cultural and Charitable Societies Registration Act” on 31st August 1971.

Despite being a thousand kilometers away from their homeland, members of the sangha have been able to adapt and accept alien culture as their own with ease. Today it is like a second home away from home. Celebration of the premier festival of the state – ONAM, in traditional Kerala attire, Bengali New Year Day, Birthday of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, and Independence Day are Core attractions of social activities.

Sharodiya Durga Puja is the most awaited religious festival of the Bengalis. Sculptors for idol making, drummer/dhaki, priest, and cook are invited from native land to perform so as to ensure the essence and traditional festivity of the puja is retained. The festivals of Bengal and other regions – Laxmi Puja, Shyama Puja, Deepawali, Saraswati Puja, and Holi (festival of color) are also part of the mainstream of activities.

Sangha has always endeavored to retain the distinctive identity of its ethnic and cultural heritage through the presentation of the contribution of legendary Literary personalities of Bengal. The contentment one derives from humanitarian activism is second to none. Association, as well as members in an individual capacity, extends financial and material assistance for the welfare of needy individuals and Inmates of various recognized relief centers.