Durga Puja Awards Announced in West Bengal and Assam for 2026 Celebrations
The Devi Durga Samman 2026 awards recognized outstanding Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal and Assam. In Kolkata, Santosh Mitra Square won Best of the Best for its artistic theme, while Mudiali Club and 25 Pally Club received top honors for idol craftsmanship and pandal design, respectively. In Dibrugarh, Assam, Jhalukpara Durga Puja Samity was awarded Best Puja at the Sharadiya Excellence Awards, which honored 18 winners across seven categories selected by a local jury during the festivities.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 18 Oct, 12:03 pm. Other outlets followed.