Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Durga Puja Publications and Individuals Recognized with Awards
Various publications and individuals were recognized for their contributions related to Durga Puja celebrations.
CJ Block won for overall souvenir quality, and Debleena's cover art was praised.
BE (West) was acknowledged for early souvenir release, while Amalabha Dutta won for their editorial reflecting social concerns.
Susmita Bhaduri's memoir about her childhood also received an award, covering a range of creative work from writing to design.
CJ Block Welfare Association won for Best Overall Souvenir.
Debleena won for Best Cover illustration reflecting societal anger.
BE (West) Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee won the Early Bird award for timely souvenir release.
Amalabha Dutta won Best Editorial for addressing societal angst during Durga Puja.
Susmita Bhaduri won Best Memoir for her account of growing up in rural Bihar.
- Who
- CJ Block, Debleena, BE (West), Amalabha Dutta, Susmita Bhaduri and other contributors.
- What
- Awards for Durga Puja-related publications and individuals.
- When
- Awards given recently, recognizing work from the past year.
- Where
- Salt Lake and New Town areas.
- Why
- To recognize excellence in Durga Puja-related publications and creative endeavors.
Theme Reflection
Celebration
Editorial Perspective
Theme Reflection
Focus on the challenges facing society, reflected in the theme.
Celebration
Celebration of the festival without specific societal critique.
- Best Overall Souvenir
- CJ Block Welfare Association
- Best Cover
- Debleena
- Early Bird Award
- BE (West) Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee
- Best Editorial
- Amalabha Dutta
- Best Memoir
- Susmita Bhaduri
