Kolkata/Howrah: In an initiative aimed at promoting West Bengal’s rich cultural heritage, social harmony and spirit of service, the Bharatiya Kamal Mitra Sangh honoured several Durga Puja committees for their outstanding celebrations, social service and cultural contributions.
The initiative was led by Prakash Kila, President of Bharatiya Kamal Mitra Sangh and Convenor of the BJP Howrah Town Health Cell. Several puja committees from Kolkata, Howrah, Liluah, Bally, Salkia and other areas were presented with mementoes and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their dedication and contributions.
Among the honoured organisations and puja celebrations were Santosh Mitra Square, Allen Park, Ganja Park, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) book stall at Rabindra Sarobar, New Alipore, Hazra Park Sree Sangha, Belur Math Durga Puja, Uttar Howrah Sarbojanin Durga Puja at Naya Mandir Maidan, Swami Vivekananda Sporting Club, Ghusuri Projects Puja, D. N. Square, Deshbandhu Club and Khemka School, along with several other puja committees.
At Belur Math, Swami Bodhasaranananda Ji Maharaj, Assistant Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, also received a memento as part of the initiative.
Several distinguished personalities attended the programme as representatives of the puja organisers. They included MLA Sajal Ghosh, MLA Sourav Sikdar, Shanku Panda, Nabin Mishra, Bhola Sonkar and Om Prakash Mishra.
Other members present on the occasion included S. C. Dubey, K. Vadivel, Anant Lathsaria, Pradeep Modi, Ravi Shukla, Dr Vijay Ojha, Yogendra Jain, P. D. Khandelwal, Ashish Singh and Piyush Agarwal, among others.
The initiative recognised the dedication, hard work and social responsibility demonstrated by the committees that play a vital role in organising Durga Puja. Beyond its religious significance, Durga Puja represents Bengal’s cultural identity, community participation, artistic heritage and spirit of humanity.
Speaking on the occasion, Prakash Kila said, “Durga Puja is a symbol of Bengal’s culture, social unity and spirit of service. Honouring the puja committees is a humble expression of gratitude for their tireless efforts, dedication and contributions to society.”
He expressed hope that the initiative would encourage puja organisers to continue their efforts and inspire them to undertake more cultural and social welfare activities in the future.
The recognition programme highlighted the important role played by Durga Puja committees in strengthening community bonds, preserving cultural traditions and promoting social responsibility across Bengal.
