Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman is an initiative of the West Bengal Government to honour and celebrate the best Durga Puja pandals in the state and abroad. It was started in 2013 by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal. The award aims to encourage creativity, aesthetics, and mass participation in one of the greatest festivals in the world. The award also showcases and promotes the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Bengal to the global audience.
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The Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman 2023 is open for online registration at bbss.wb.gov.in. The last date for registration is October 10, 2023. The award categories include Best Puja, Best Idol, Best Theme, Best Environment-Friendly Puja, Best Rural Puja, Best International Puja, and more. The winners will be selected by a panel of eminent judges and announced after the Durga Puja festival. The winners will receive trophies, certificates, and cash prizes from the West Bengal Government.
How many pandals participate in Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman?
According to the web search results, the number of pandals that participate in Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman varies from year to year. For example, in 2022, a total of 99 Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and adjoining areas were awarded the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman. In 2021, the West Bengal government awarded the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman to 103 Durga Puja pandals across the state. The award categories include Best Puja, Best Idol, Best Theme, Best Environment-Friendly Puja, Best Rural Puja, Best International Puja, and more. The online registration for Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman 2023 is open till October 10, 2023 at bbss.wb.gov.in.
What is the prize for winning Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman?
The prize for winning Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman varies depending on the category and the year of the award. According to the web search results, some of the prizes that have been given in the past are as follows:
- In 2021, the West Bengal government awarded the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman to 103 Durga Puja pandals across the state. The winners received trophies, certificates, and cash prizes from the West Bengal Government. The cash prizes ranged from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh depending on the category.
- In 2022, a total of 99 Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and adjoining areas were awarded the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman. The winners received trophies, certificates, and cash prizes from the West Bengal Government. The cash prizes ranged from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh depending on the category.
- In 2023, the online registration for Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman is open till October 10, 2023 at bbss.wb.gov.in. The award categories include Best Puja, Best Idol, Best Theme, Best Environment-Friendly Puja, Best Rural Puja, Best International Puja, and more. The prize details for 2023 have not been announced yet.
