About
The Siddhi Bala Bose Library Association (SBBLA), or City Bengali Club, is a cultural landmark in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, celebrating Bengali art, culture, and heritage since 1925. It serves as a hub for cultural, educational, and religious activities, preserving traditions in central India.
President’s Message
Let me begin by wishing you and your families a very happy, peaceful and safe 2025. May this forthcoming year keep all of you in good health.
On behalf of the entire team at Bengal Club, I wish you a great year ahead and look forward to welcoming you at your Club at all times.
With my very best wishes,
HISTORY OF SBBLA
In 1925, Rai Bahadur Prabhat Chandra Bose founded the Siddhi Bala Bose Library in Jabalpur to honor his wife and promote Bengali culture, language, and literature. The Jabalpur Bengali Library (est. 1903) soon merged with it.
Gallery
The Siddhi Bala Bose Library Association (SBBLA) gallery showcases a vibrant collection of Bengali art, cultural events, and heritage moments, reflecting the rich traditions and history of the community in Jabalpur since 1925.
Events
The Club offers a variety of events to suit all member interests. Explore past events you might have missed. Discover upcoming events tailored to you. Don’t miss out—join the ones you want to attend!
Donation
Support the growth of knowledge and culture by contributing to the Siddhi Bala Bose Library Association (SBBLA). Your generous donation helps us provide resources, programs, and a welcoming space for our community.
Events
The Club offers a variety of events to suit all member interests. Explore past events you might have missed. Discover upcoming events tailored to you. Don’t miss out—join the ones you want to attend!
Our Services
Temple
The temple at SBBLA Jabalpur (Bengali Club) offers a serene environment for spiritual growth, conducting various ceremonies like Amavasya, Purnima, Upanayan, and Shraddha, along with festivals, pujas, and prayer meetings to foster community and tradition.
School
SBBLA Jabalpur’s M.D. Bengali Higher Secondary School offers a balanced curriculum with academic excellence, cultural values, and extracurricular activities in a nurturing environment. Admissions are open for Nursery to XII (English/Hindi Medium).
LIBRARY
The SBBLA Jabalpur library is a hub of knowledge, offering a vast collection of books, periodicals, and multimedia resources across genres and languages. It fosters a culture of reading and learning through its updated collections, literary events, and book clubs.
Music Academy
Swaranjali
Music & Art Academy
Under the auspices of CITY BENGALI CLUB
VOCAL (HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL) TABLA, GUITAR, KEY BOARD Dance(Katthak) Drawing/Painting
Registration & Form Fill up in club
