Started in 2013, the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (BBSS) is an award ceremony that truly recognises and appreciates the brilliance and innovation in organising Durga Puja. It is a unique concept in itself as it attracts 'baroary' or the community durga puja organizers from Kolkata, districts of the State,other states in the country as well as foreign countries to take part in a fair and free competition and are judged on the basis of excellence in artistry and craftsmanship,creation of a better ambience,organising skills and adding rich, traditional values to the annual event of celebrations.