A cultural hub and event venue for the local South Asian Indian and immigrant Bengali community.
The Central Texas Bengali Association is building a lasting community center in the Greater Austin area — a home for Durga Puja, festivals, culture, and generations of Bengalis to come.
For years, the Central Texas Bengali Association has brought together Bengali families across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and beyond — through Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, cultural evenings, and youth programs held in rented spaces and generous volunteers' homes.
CTBA Durga Bari Socio-Cultural Center is CTBA's answer to a simple, growing need: a permanent home. A place where Ma Durga is welcomed every year without a venue search, where children learn Bengali culture in a space that belongs to the community, and where every generation has somewhere to gather.
This is a long-term, member-driven initiative — built one committee, one contribution, and one decision at a time. Read the full history of CTBA or trace how the CTBA Durga Bari Socio-Cultural Center initiative began.
The Exploratory Committee organizes its work around three pillars, each led by a dedicated sub-committee of volunteers. See the full CTBA Durga Bari Socio-Cultural Center timeline for how we got here.
Evaluating sites across the Greater Austin area for accessibility, zoning, and room to grow — from an initial gathering space to a future center campus.
Site visits, feasibility reviews, and community input sessions as candidate locations are shortlisted.
Five founding donor levels and a live pledge tracking dashboard so every member can see progress toward land acquisition and construction goals.
Multiple ways to give — one-time, recurring, or in-kind — with full transparency on how funds are used.
A nomination process for sub-committee members, clear charters, and decision-making that stays accountable to the CTBA membership.
Open nominations for committee seats, with regular updates shared back to the community.
Three groups govern CTBA and the CTBA Durga Bari Socio-Cultural Center initiative today.
The elected body responsible for CTBA's overall operations and programs.
View the committee →Formed after the April 2026 AGM callout to guide CTBA Durga Bari Socio-Cultural Center through its first Annual General Meeting.
View the committee →Three sub-groups driving Location, Fundraising, and Governance planning since May 2026.
View the committee →Whichever pillar speaks to you, there is a seat at the table.
Lend your time and expertise to Location, Fundraising, or Governance planning.
Submit a nomination →Support land acquisition and construction through a one-time or recurring pledge.
View the fundraising page →Get updates on site visits, fundraising milestones, and committee decisions.
Read the FAQ →One-time founding gifts, from Supporting Donor through Founding Trustee — each with its own recognition, festival, and legacy benefits. See the full breakdown on the Donor Levels page.
Until CTBA Durga Bari Socio-Cultural Center has its own doors, CTBA's calendar keeps the community together.
CTBA's flagship celebration — pujo rituals, cultural performances, and community feasting.
A celebration of learning and the arts for CTBA's youngest members.
Food, music, and performances that keep Bengali culture close for every generation.
