The Pinnacle of Recognition Asian Paints Sharad Shamman  এশিয়ান পেইন্টস শারদ সম্মান  

It is an award for the best decorated Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata, given since 1985.  Despite numerous other awards, it remains the most important and trendsetting for creative excellence in decorating abodes for Goddess Durga, celebrating 38 years of Sharad Shamman.

In Kolkata, "Asian Paints Sharad Shamman" was established in 1985 as a way to recognize the best-decorated puja pandal.  Asian Paints sponsored the event, giving it the name Asian Paints Sharad Shamman, which translates to "Autumn" (as the festival takes place during that season).  Six of the approximately 3000 puja pandals in Kolkata are selected for awards after being shortlisted.

*Discovery of the Year (Bochorer Bismoy) *Creative Excellence (Nobbo Nakshi) * Best Artisan (Shrestha Protimashilpi) * Best Puja * Special Award (Bisesh Shamman) * Emerging New Artist

6 Award categories 

UNESCO

* The governor of West Bengal Awards * The West Bengal government Awards * Bergerpriyopujo Dhunuchi Contest * Times Shera Barir Pujo Awards

and many more awards are there for Sharodiya Durga Puja Contest

Most victories: The following Pujas have received the most awards overall:

New Alipore Suruchi Sangha - (12) Naktala Udayan Sangha - (7) Barisha Club - (7)  Nalin Sarkar Street - (6) Adi Ballygunge  -  (5)

Name  -  (Number of Awards) since 1985

Tala Park Pratyay  -  (4) Mudiali  -  (4) Behala Adarshapally -  (4) Shibmandir Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti  -  (4) Behala Natun Dal  -  (4) State Bank Park Sarbojanin Durgotsob  -  (4)

Laketown Natunpally Pradeep   Sangha  - (3) Tala Barowari  - (3) Sunilnagar -  (3) Telengabagan Sarbojanin -  (3) Haridevpur Ajeya Sanghati -  (3) Pathuriaghata 5er Pally -  (3) Karbagan  - (3) Chakraberia Sarbojanin -  (3) Kidderpore Pally Saradiya -  (3) Hatibagan Sarbojanin -  (3) Kashi Bose Lane  - (3) Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club -  (3) Chetla Agrani Club  - (3)

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Tilottama Kolkata is prepared to get ready for Durga Pujo.

Puja Parikrama is an initiative of West Bengal Government tourism department that offers guided tours of Durga Puja celebrations, allowing visitors to explore the diverse pandals and cultural richness of the state.  This initiative promotes tourism and celebrates West Bengal's traditions and artistry, allowing tourists to engage with the festivities.

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