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Religion
New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti Shortlisted for Devi Shakti Samman 2026
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:37 PM
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The New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti, which organizes Durga Puja celebrations in Guwahati, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Devi Shakti Samman, recognizing its contributions to Devi worship.
The New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti has been named among the finalists for the Devi Shakti Samman 2026, an award that honors outstanding efforts in promoting the worship of the Hindu goddess Devi.
Formed to coordinate Durga Puja festivities across the Guwahati region, the Samiti has been active in organising community pujas, cultural programs and charitable activities associated with the festival.
Being shortlisted places the Guwahati committee alongside other notable cultural organisations that have been recognized for preserving and enhancing traditional devotional practices. The final award decision is expected to be announced later this year.
Formed to coordinate Durga Puja festivities across the Guwahati region, the Samiti has been active in organising community pujas, cultural programs and charitable activities associated with the festival.
Being shortlisted places the Guwahati committee alongside other notable cultural organisations that have been recognized for preserving and enhancing traditional devotional practices. The final award decision is expected to be announced later this year.