Pujo ParikramaOpen appAward-winning Durga Puja pandals 2026: Sharad Samman winners
The 2026 winners of the Asian Paints Sharad Shamman and the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman haven't been announced yet; they usually come out during the pujas, around Panchami (16 October). This page is updated the day they are. Meanwhile, here are last year's (2025) winners, all in this guide with their best time to visit and nearest metro.
2026 winners
Not announced yet. Check back during the pujas.
2025 winners
| Pandal | Award | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Behala Friends Behala & New Alipore | Sharad Shamman, Best Puja | Nobanno |
| Kashi Bose Lane Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan | Sharad Shamman, Best Puja | Pakdondi (twisted path) |
| Purbachal Shakti Sangha Kasba & Bosepukur | Sharad Shamman, Best Puja | Mathkhodai Kathkhodai |
| Samaj Sebi Sangha Lake Market & Kalighat | Sharad Shamman, Best Puja | Pather Panchali (1946) |
| Tala Prattoy Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan | Sharad Shamman, Best Puja | Beej Angan (Seed Courtyard) |
Visit the winners
The winners are spread across the city, so pick two or three in one area. Plan a route in the app, or open each pandal: Kashi Bose Lane, Tala Prattoy, Samaj Sebi Sangha, Behala Friends, Purbachal Shakti Sangha.
The awards
- Asian Paints Sharad Shamman: Asian Paints usually announces its winners during the pujas, around Panchami and Shashthi. Official page
- Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman: The West Bengal government's awards; the winners are announced during the pujas. Official page
Best pandals 2026 · All 2026 themes · Pandals by metro station
Frequently asked questions
Which pandals won the Sharad Samman in 2026?
The 2026 results haven't been announced yet; they usually come out around Panchami.
Which pandals won the Asian Paints Sharad Shamman in 2025?
Kashi Bose Lane, Tala Prattoy, Samaj Sebi Sangha, Behala Friends, Purbachal Shakti Sangha.