After the retreat of rumbling monsoon clouds, comes the golden autumn, sharot for we Bengalies,
and it brings the joy of the arrival of Goddess Durga, the Divine Mother. The biggest and the most sacred festival of Bengal and the Bengalies.
Kolkata being the capital of Bengal host this festival in the biggest manner. The festival starts from “Maha Panchami” and ends on “Maha Dashami”
lasting for six days. Only in Kolkata more than 400 Pujas are being organised, every puja has its own theme, events, functions that leave no stones
unturned to make their puja unique and best.
Durga Puja, the most happening festival of the Bengalis can be felt with its fanfare on all the four days of the festivity. The autumnal festival also
known as Sharodotsav, recalls the power of female Shakti symbolized by the Goddess Durga who slays asura to reestablish peace & sanctity on the earth again.
Bengalis across the world rejoice to their heart's content reconnecting with friends and relatives during these days of Durga Puja. The occasion is marked
with the familiar sound of Dhak, Dhunuchi nachh, the mild fragrance of Shiuli, gives a familiar tug to every Bengali heart.
Like every year, SERUM Analysis Centre Pvt. Ltd. presents & Serum Thalassemia Prevention Federation hosts SERUM Sharod Baran, the biggest
crown of Sharod Samman, 2023 for the cities of Kolkata, Saltlake & Howrah. The Awards are given for Best Idol, Best Concept, Best Low Budget Puja, Best Societal
Friend, and Best Safety & Security. A unique way to welcome Autumn through the colourful and eventful SERUM Sharod Baran and celebrate Durga Puja, the biggest Bengali
Festival. These awards, facilitated by SERUM Group, sought to create a renowned and reputable platform of expression for all strata of society.
It is our privilege to announce that this year we are organizing the 14th SERUM Sharod Baran . All Puja Committees across Kolkata, Saltlake & Howrah can submit
the Puja Registration Form or mail us at serumsharodbaran@gmail.com latest by October 8, 2023.
For the Serum Sharod Samman, forms are available. Click on the link beside and you can download the form. You can submit the form at the Kolkata Press Club on
September 19, 2023 or else latest by October 8, 2023. Like every year, this year too there will be three rounds. The 1st Round visit will be on
October 10 & 11, 2023, whereby we'll get the First 25 (Prothom 25) from each zones.
2nd Round will be on October 16 & 17, 2023
The Final Round will be on October 19, 2023
Prize Distribution on October 21, 2023
Kolkata | Saltlake | Howrah
Puja Awards:
Number of Awards: 25
Awards will be delivered to the concerned Puja Committee on the five (5) segments, viz.,
• Best Idol Memento
• Best Concept Certificate &
• Best Low Budget Puja Cash award of
• Best Societal Friend Puja Rs. 20,000/- each
• Best Safety & Security
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