Sigwage to Host ‘Sharad Pushpanjali Samman’ Celebrating Prakritir Samman, Prakrito Samman…
Kolkata, 08.10.2026: As Kolkata prepares to immerse itself in the festive spirit of Durga Puja, SIGWAGE, a leading event management company, organizes the Theme Publication Program for their ‘Sharad Pushpanjali Samman’, to recognize the creativity, social responsibility and environmental consciousness of the city’s Durga Puja celebrations.
This year the Theme of the Samman is “SONAR BANGLAY SONAR FOSOL”, emphasizing Jute, the Golden Fibre of India, and its potential to become an important material for sustainable decoration, artistic expression and environmentally responsible festival management, highlighting the growing importance of Plastic free environment and sustainable practices in Bengal’s biggest cultural festivals.Celebrating Puja, Protecting NatureDurga Puja is not merely a religious festival; it is a celebration of Bengal’s art, culture, craftsmanship, creativity and community participation. With queries from approx. 450 applicants across Kolkata, SIGWAGE seeks to encourage puja committees and creative practitioners to explore alternatives to materials that create excessive waste or environmental damage. For Four categories of Awards: a) Sera Puspanjali 5 Pujos, b) Sangkalpe Sera (Pandal)-1 Pujo, c) Sangkalpe Sera (Idol)-1 Pujo, d) Prakrito Sera Puspanjali-1 Pujo, 100 shortlisted pujos will be visited with renowned judges.Glorious presence of Mrs. Agnimitra Paul, Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Govt. of WB, Mr. Umesh Rai, MoS, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Prof. Ashutosh Ghosh, Vice Chancellor, University of Calcutta, Sri Vijay Ojha, Hon’ble MLA, Sri Madan Gopal Toshniwal, Chairman, Jute Baler’s Association of Kolkata, Smt. Nandini Bhattacharjee, President, All Bengal Men’s Forum, Sri Tamoghna Ghosh, President, Kolkata Uttar BJP have made today’s program a grand success.About SIGWAGEAn event management company involved in conceptualizing and executing events with a focus on creativity, communication and impactful experiences since 2015. We efficiently managed the events like Vibrant Gujrat, Invest in Karnataka and many more. Through the Durga Puja Sharad Pushpanjali Samman Award, Sigwage aims to combine the celebration of Bengal’s rich cultural heritage with a strong message of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
The initiative seeks to make Prakritir Samman, Prakrito Samman, not merely a theme, but a collective Eco-Friendly movement involving puja committees, artists, designers, artisans, citizens and the wider community.
