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The Evolution of Narayani Namastute Global Durga Puja Excellence Awards
2025 | Expanding the Global Cultural Ecosystem
Narayani Namastute expanded beyond awards into storytelling, public relations, media visibility, cultural communication, audience engagement, and global outreach, strengthening its position as a leading platform for cultural excellence and heritage preservation.
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2024 | Celebrating Leadership and Social Impact
The platform broadened its vision to recognize excellence in arts and culture, women empowerment, entrepreneurship, sustainability, social impact, and nation-building, fostering meaningful collaborations and community engagement.
2023 | Launch of Agomoni and NN Shakti Samman – Pride of Bharat
A landmark year marked the launch of Agomoni, the cultural prelude to Narayani Namastute, and the NN Shakti Samman – Pride of Bharat Awards, honoring distinguished achievers, innovators, and changemakers across diverse sectors.
2022 | Strengthening Global Recognition
Narayani Namastute reinforced its position as a premier international platform celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and excellence in Durga Puja celebrations worldwide.
2021 | UNESCO Recognition for Durga Puja
Durga Puja was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, reaffirming its status as one of the world’s most vibrant living traditions.
2020 | Preserving Heritage Through Challenging Times
Amid unprecedented global challenges, Narayani Namastute continued to celebrate creativity, resilience, and community spirit while promoting India’s living cultural heritage.
2019 | Building a Legacy of Excellence
The platform expanded its reach by bringing together puja committees, artisans, cultural leaders, and communities, promoting the artistic and spiritual grandeur of Durga Puja.
2018 | The Inception
DNA Media & Entertainment launched the Narayani Namastute Global Durga Puja Excellence Awards, with a vision to recognize excellence in Durga Puja celebrations and preserve one of India’s most cherished cultural traditions.
