Tura, Oct 17: The Central Puja Committee (CPC) organised a Dhak Competition cum Cultural Programme 2024 at the Police Parade Ground in Tura on Thursday evening.

Gracing the event was Meghalaya Speaker Thomas A Sangma and NPYF working president Dabo M Marak, along with committee members of CPC and representatives of various Durga Puja Committees of Tura.

The event witnessed prize distribution for the Dhak Competition, followed by culture programme and performances by various invited artists.

There was also distribution of prizes for the best puja pandals in different categories.

In his speech, Speaker Thomas Sangma expressed his delight to be present at the vibrant event organized by the central puja committee in Tura. He also emphasized the importance of appreciating the dedication and hard work of the talented participants in the competition.

The Speaker also took the opportunity to thank the central puja committee for organizing and promoting cultural heritage through such event, which is vital for keeping traditions alive, and events like this are said to enrich the community’s cultural landscape and inspire appreciation for the diversity that surrounds them.

WINNERS OF CPC COMPETITIONS
DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL, 2024

CATEGORY – A:

TEMPLE:
1. Beldarpara DPC
2. Milan Sangha DPC
Thakurbari DPC
3. Sarbajanin Babupara DPC
ILLUMINATION:
1. Milan Sangha DPC
2. Lower Babupara DPC
Beldarpara DPC
3. Dobakkol DPC
Marwari DPC
HOSPITALITY:
1. Dobakkol DPC
2. Police Reserve DPC
3. Lower Babupara DPC
2nd MLP Battalion DPC

CATEGORY – B:

TEMPLE:
1. Friends’ Club DPC
2. Mahamaya DPC
Amra Sobai DPC
3. Tura Hindu Milan Mandir DPC
Basfor Harizon Mondoltilla DPC
ILLUMINATION:
1. Basfor Harizon Mondoltilla DPC
2. Friends’ Club DPC
Dobashipara DPC
3. Mahamaya DPC
HOSPITALITY:
1. Dalupara DPC
Basfor Harizon Mondoltilla DPC
Anandamath Suparibagan DPC
2. Shiv Sanga DPC
Nabinpally DPC
3. Lower Dobashipara DPC
Rishipara DPC

IMMERSION PROCESSION (OPEN CATEGORY):
SPECIAL PRIZE: Nakham Bazar DPC

1. Dermile DPC
2. Dalupara DPC
3. Beldarpara DPC
Nepali DPC

DHAK BEATING COMPETITION (OPEN CATEGORY):
1. Nakham Bazar DPC (Sunil Das)
2. Dermile DPC (Jagadish Roy)
3. Shiv Sanga DPC (Monohar Kinnar)

CONSOLATION (PROMISING DHAKI):
Mahamaya DPC (Om Rishi)

SPECIAL MEMENTOS:
1. Hawakhana DPC
2. Lower Hawakhana DPC
3. Fancy Valley DPC
4. Sarbamangala DPC
5. Basfor Anandamath DPC
6. Sepoy Colony DPC
7. Lower Dharmasala DPC
8. Rongram DPC

OVERALL WINNERs:
CATEGORY – A: BELDARPARA DPC
CATEGORY – B: BASFOR HARIZON MONDOLTILLA DPC

DPC – DURGA PUJA COMMITTEE

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