Starry end to Shera Pujo showdown

The finale to the Times of Pujo's bouquet of events -that began with Pujor Hullor followed by Times Sharod Sreshtho -was one gala show of bonding and bonhomie as housing societies in and around the city joined hands to make Pujo Barir Shera Pujo (PBSP) 2016 a grand success.
This year, Manyavar presented Times Pujo Barir Sera Pujo, with beauty partner Oshea Herbals, gift partner Great Eastern Technocity , tourism partner West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, edu excellence partner JIS group, insurance partner National Insurance Company Ltd, comfort partner Khadim's, jewellery partner Adrija Gold & Diamonds, bhog partner IFB Appliances, realty partners Meridian Aamar Bari and Magnolia Infrastructure Development Ltd, banking partner United Bank of India, in association with Pincon Mustard Oil and Times Foundation.
The unique competition was judged by a galaxy of celebrities and representatives from Oshea Herbals, Great Eastern Technocity , IFB Appliances and Adrija Gold & Diamonds. The winners were decided on certain parameters that included the best idol, pandal décor, idol's ornaments, cultural programmes and TOI's branding in the puja pandal. Celebrities who judged PBSP included actors Anindya, Debleena, Aparajita, Malabika, Ushasie, Sonali, Monami and Rimjhim along with makeup expert Aniruddha Chakladar.
For the first time this year, it was proved that the pujas are not just about fashion or food. The Times of India with the JIS group, had something unique for the students in the form of JIS Abasaner Sera Shonman for Best Student. The response to the same was overwhelming with a huge number of registrations that were received. That apart, some on-ground activities saw the involvement of celebrities and residents at large. Representatives of IFB and celebrities came together to taste the bhog at different societies and decided on the best five which won awards. The Oshea Herbal Most Beautiful Selfie and Adrija Gold Award for Ladies Decked in Jewellery selfie contests were huge draws.Also, the Oshea Herbal Award for Most Beautiful Skin among ladies saw fantastic response. The Great Eastern Award for Shera Bouthan was a unique experience.
The winners will be receiving their awards at a special function organized soon.
All in all, Pujo Barir Shera Pujo won hearts and gave awards that brought people from various corners together wishing for its return next year again!