Kolkata, Nov. 2 -- Celebrating artistic excellence and promoting environmentally responsible festivities, the Rotary Club of Calcutta Avyanna organised the eighth edition of the 'Tejaswini Samman' award ceremony in Kolkata on October 31, honouring artists for their creative contributions to Durga Puja celebrations and recognising puja committees for adopting sustainable practices.

The annual initiative aims to acknowledge the creative efforts behind Durga Puja while encouraging organisers to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into pandal construction, management and post-festival activities.

This year, 140 puja pandals participated in the awards, of which 40 were shortlisted and 16 were finally selected for top honours. The ...