OTV honours winners of ‘Ama Sahi Medha’ contest 2025

The winners of OTV’s 'Ama Sahi Medha' Contest 2025 in various categories across Cuttack and Bhubaneswar were awarded for their outstanding performances.

As many as seven Puja pandals in Cuttack were awarded for their excellence on Wednesday. In Bhubaneswar, out of the seven winning committees, some were felicitated yesterday, while the remaining have been awarded on Thursday

The honours were presented in different categories:

Best Puja Gate: Saheed Nagar Durga Puja Committee, Bhubaneswar

Best Decoration: Bomikhal Durga Puja Committee, Bhubaneswar

Best Lighting: Kalinga Durga Puja Committee, Pathargadia, Bhubaneswar

Best Theme: Rasulgarh Durga Puja Committee, Bhubaneswar

Best Parshwa Devata: VSS Nagar Durga Puja Committee, Bhubaneswar

Best Meena Bazar: Nuapalli Durga Puja Committee, Bhubaneswar

Creative Theme: Old Station Bazar Puja Committee, Bhubaneswar

The recognition highlights the cultural vibrancy and artistic grandeur of the Durga Puja celebrations in both cities. 

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"We have got the reward for our hard work. We are overjoyed for it," said Old Station Bazar Puja Committee member Bibhuti Bhusan Samal.

OTV organised the creative initiative- ‘Aama Sahi Medha’ competition this year, aimed at recognising and celebrating the best Puja pandals across the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

The competition drew enthusiastic participation across 14 categories, reflecting the vibrant artistry, devotion, and community spirit of Durga Puja celebrations in Odisha.