About the contest

Join us for the third edition of our Virtual Durga Puja Pandal Competition, where your design could be the next iconic creation celebrated by millions. This year, showcase your creativity in two exciting categories: 2D/3D and hand-drawn sketches. Our esteemed panel of celebrity judges and industry experts will select the most captivating designs. Submit your designs within the deadline . Celebrate tradition, push creative boundaries, and let your imagination shine in this thrilling design challenge!

Category A:

2D and 3D Model
Illustration or Video

Category B:

Hand-Drawn
Sketch

Rewards

This year the prizes will be
awarded in two categories

Category A

2D and 3D Model Illustration or Video

1st Prize
40,000 cash
2nd Prize
20,000 cash
3rd Prize
20,000 cash

The top 3 winners will
take home winners’ trophies

Complimentary

All Participants are entitled to a
Certificate of Participation

Rewards

This year the prizes will be
awarded in two categories

Category B

Hand-Drawn Sketch

This category will award only one prize,
so make your entry the best it can be!

1st Prize
20,000 cash
2nd Prize
10,000 cash

Winners will take home winners’ trophies

Win 10,000 extra

if your Pandal Design features Utkarsh Pipes

Complimentary

All Participants are entitled to a
Certificate of Participation

Mark Your Calendars

Contest
Registration Date
20-08-24
Content Submission
Start Date
24-08-24
Submission
Deadline
24-09-24
Judging Period
25-09 to
04-10-24
Polling Period
25-09 to
04-10-24
Declaration of
Winners
18-10-24

Our Judges

Abin Chaudhuri

Architect

Priyanka Sarkar

Celebrity Actress

Jayasri Burman

Painter and sculptor

Process
Register to
start the design (Even for attempting to start
has an appreciation certifications)
Work as per the flexible guidelines provided
Submit your design on the same page (Submit link will be active on 24th August)
Evaluation by Judges (Industry Expert/ Actress)

The winners will be announced after the Durga Puja, all the qualified designs will be showcased as a library with your details. Let the world see your talent Judging criteria

Judging criteria

  • Concept
  • Aesthetics
  • Structural Integrity
  • Feasibility

Register

Register to the contest by submitting this form. Even for attempting to start, you can get a certificate. Once you’re ready with your design, visit this page and hit the Submit button provided above

Is your design ready?

submit your design today

Upload images

-Max file size 10 MB. For multiple files, zip them into a single folder. You can also email designs directly to sohini.mazumdar@techshu.org.

The last date of submission is 24th September

Glimpses From The Prize Distribution Ceremony

2022 Design Gallery

2023 Design Gallery

About Utkarsh India

Utkarsh India Limited is a leading manufacturer and exporter of Steel Structures, Steel ERW Pipes and Polymer products for Infrastructure, Domestic, Municipal and Agricultural applications. With over four decades of experience, Utkarsh India has wide capabilities in manufacturing galvanized Steel Structures for Road Safety, Illumination, Power Transmission and Distribution, Telecom, Railway Electrification and various other structural applications. Utkarsh India is also a major player in Domestic & Agricultural Pipes & Fittings segment.

Utkarsh India wants to identify and encourage the architects of tomorrow who can help India move forward and help them in a small way to achieve their dreams.

Terms & conditions

Participants must be from India

Only designs in 2D, 3D format and Hand Drawn Sketches made by the participants will be accepted.

Irrelevant and vulgar photos will be removed and the user will be banned from the page.

No AI Generated Designs or Videos will be accepted.

A person with valid contact details and proven citizenship will only be eligible to get the prizes.

Utkarsh India is entitled to reject any application for any reason at any point of time.

The decision of the jury is final and irrevocable.

In any situation, Utkarsh India can discontinue this contest or modify the rules/regulations or terms and conditions without any prior notice.

Pandals or Participants Images can be used by Utkarsh India for promotional purposes.

Pandals or Participants Images can be used by Utkarsh India for promotional purposes.

The contest policies, acceptance status of participation and prizes are all subject to changes as per Utkarsh India.