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Organized by Government of West Bengal — Information & Cultural Affairs Department
Durga Puja & Navratri competition featuring idol/pratima, pandal/mandap, theme/concept, lighting, eco-friendly, traditional (sabeki), social awareness, special jury, Serar Sera (best of best), b in Howrah.
State honour / Samman (not primarily cash-focused in coverage)
Durga Puja committees (baroari/community); geographical focus WB with wider eligibility claimed in secondary sources; type = mandal / puja committee
**Organizer:** Government of West Bengal — Information & Cultural Affairs Department **Category & Themes:** idol/pratima, pandal/mandap, theme/concept, lighting, eco-friendly, traditional (sabeki), social awareness, special jury, Serar Sera (best of best), branding, etc. **Location / Coverage:** Kolkata + adjoining municipal areas (Howrah, Bidhannagar, Baranagar, South Dum Dum, etc.); also district awards across WB; some coverage of out-of-state / abroad committees in past cycles **Eligibility:** Durga Puja committees (baroari/community); geographical focus WB with wider eligibility claimed in secondary sources; type = mandal / puja committee **Key Dates:** Application typically mid–late September; winners often announced on Panchami/Shasthi. Confirmed cycles: 2024, 2025; 2026 expected same window **Prize & Recognition:** State honour / Samman (not primarily cash-focused in coverage) **Special Notes:** Flagship government award since ~2013. Open application for registered committees — not invite-only. **Verification Status:** Confirmed active in 2025 (winners announced); 2026 process expected cycle.
Visit the official organizer page to view guidelines or submit your entry.