71 Best Durga Puja in Kolkata 2024 | North, South Pandal guide

The worship began with Lord Rama getting power from Goddess Durga to kill Ravana. In this article, I write about how to quickly reach the best Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata from my experience for you.

Durga Puja is a Hindu Bengali festival that happens all over the globe, especially in West Bengal, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Orissa, Delhi, Pune, etc. Even abroad, like New York, JapanLondon, Durga Puja in AustraliaNew Jersey, Switzerland, Durga Puja In the UK, and Bangladesh have grand Durga Puja celebrations. 

The Bengali proverb, Baro Mase Tero Parbon (বারো মাসে তেরো পার্বণ) means 13 festivals in 12 months, and Durga Puja is the best among the thirteen festive.

Kolkata’s Durga Puja gets UNESCO Heritage tag

Recently, UNESCO added Durga Puja to its Cultural Heritage List. Out of 36,946 Durga Puja held in West Bengal by different communities, 2500 are held in Kolkata alone.

After recognizing the UNESCO heritage, a vast Durga puja procession and arrangement in Kolkata. The procession was started at Jorasanko at 2 p.m. that day. UNESCO representatives are also present on time.

Durga Puja Huge rally in Kolkata for Unesco ICH tag
Durga Puja Huge rally in Kolkata for Unesco ICH tag

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Top Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata (North and South)

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North and Central Kolkata Nearest Durga Puja Pandal guide with Map

This guide and the road map cover the best Puja pandal hopping in Kolkata, and anyone can visit with minimum cost and less effort. A big salute to the Kolkata police; they do an excellent job every year.

My first destination is the Sealdah Railway Athletic Club. You can visit this place from anywhere in Kolkata. While here, you will automatically reach the College Square Durgotsab Committee because of the barricades. Now moved to Md. Ali Park and after, go to Santosh Mitra Square. It’s a set of puja pandals, and if you plan to visit at night, it’s enough for that night.

After, take a bus for Khanna stoppage and go for Nalin Sarkar Street Sarbojanin DurgotsabHatibagan Sarbojanin, Hatibagan Nabinpally Sarbojanin Durgotsav, from here take a bus toward Hedua and reach Kashi bose lane and Azad Hind Bag (Hedua Park).

The next is “Simla Byayam Samity”. To reach here, come to Girish Park and take the metro, after taking a bus to Sovabazar. Visit Sovabajar rajbari puja. After taking an auto from there, reach Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsav and Sovabazar Beniatola Durga puja.

Later, take an auto or walk to Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin & Kumartuli Sarbojanin DurgotsabSovabazar Beniatola Durga puja and B K Paul. Next move for Jagat Mukherjee Park and reach Sovabazar.

After moving to Bagbazar Sarbajanin, it is a 10-minute walking distance from Jagat Mukherjee Park. Next, take an auto to Bagbazar crossing and go to Syam Bazar and Deshbandhu Park. From Syambazar, take another bus for Tala Barowari and Tala Pratyay puja.

In the meantime, you will get a lot of pujas on the roadside/ home/ alley, which you can enjoy also.

পড়ুন :- কলকাতা দুর্গা পূজা

Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata north map 1
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata North map 1

Central and North Kolkata Durga Puja list

  • Sealdah Railway Athletic Club
  • College Square Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee
  • Md. Ali Park (Youth Association)
  • Santosh Mitra square durga puja or Lebutala park
  • Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja
  • Brindaban Matri Mandir
  • Karbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja
  • Telenga Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Nalin Sarkar Street Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Hatibagan Sarbojanin
  • Hatibagan Nabinpally Sarbojanin Durgotsav
  • Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durga Puja
  • Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Committee
  • Azad Hind Bag (Hedua Park Durga Puja)
  • Simla Byayam Samity
  • Jagat Mukherjee park
  • Sovabazar Rajbari
  • Ultadanga Yuba Brinda
  • Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Ahiritola Jubak Brinda
  • Sovabazar Beniatola Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
  • Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee
  • Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Bagbazar Sarbojanin
  • Deshbandhu Ladies Park
  • Tala Barowari Durgotsab
  • Tala Park Prattay
  • Sree Bhumi Sporting Club
  • Dum Dum Park, Tarun Sangha
  • Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin
  • Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra
  • Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda

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South Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal guide with Map

Various theme pujas you find in south Kolkata. Start Pandal hopping in south Kolkata with these tips:-

First, you need to reach Rashbehari or Kalighat metro station. Visit Badamtala Ashar Sangha, 66 Pally Durga Puja Pandal, Kalighat Nepal Bhattacharjee Street Club, and Chetla Agrani Club, and return to Rashbihari again.

Next, move on to Gariahat and visit Deshapriya Park, Samaj Sebi Sangha, Ballygunge Cultural Association, Tridhara Sammilani, Hindustan Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja, Singhi Park, Ekdalia Evergreen Club, Falguni Sangha Sarbojanin Durga puja Samity, Ekush Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti, Bosepukur Sitala Mandir, Bose Pukur Talbagan and Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha.

Comeback to Gariahat again and go towards Golpark, visit Babubagan Club, Selimpur Pally Durga Puja Pandal, Jodhpur Park Durga Puja, 95 Pally, Satoshpur Trikon Park Durgotsab Puja Committee, Pally Mangal Samity Sarbojanin, Santoshpur Lake Pally,

After, back to Jadavpur Thana, go towards the South City mall to visit Mudiali Club and Shiv Mandir.

Note – If you come from the south, reach Ravindra Sarovar metro station and start your Pandal hopping with the Mudiali club.

Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata south map
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata south map

South Kolkata Durga Puja List

  • Badamtala Ashar Sangha
  • 66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Nepal Bhattacharya street Durga puja
  • Chetla Agrani Club
  • Deshapriya park
  • Samaj Sebi Sangha
  • Ballygunge Cultural Association Durga Puja
  • Tridhara Sammilani
  • Hindustan Park Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee
  • Singhi park Sarbojanin Durga Puja
  • Ekdalia Evergreen club
  • Falguni Sangha
  • 21 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
  • Bosepukur Sitala Mandir
  • Bosepukur Talbagan
  • Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha
  • Babu bagan Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja
  • Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin
  • Jodhpur park
  • 95 pally Jodhpur park
  • Trikon Park Durgotsab
  • Pally Mangal Samity Sarbojanin
  • Santoshpur lake pally
  • Mudiali Club
  • Shiv Mandir Sarbojanin Durga Utsav Samity
  • Suruchi Sangha
  • Hindusthan Club
  • Behala Club
  • Barisha Sarbojanin
  • Raipur club
  • Naktala Udayan sangha
  • Maddox Square Durga puja
  • 11 Pally Youth Association Behala

71 Best Durga Puja in Kolkata list – The Ultimate Pandal Hopping Guide

Because of 37,000 pujas in West Bengal, all the pujas cannot cover during this festive season. So I am sharing the tour guide I followed every year for Pandal hopping.

1. Sealdah Railway Athletic Club

Sealdah Railway Athletic Club is one of the famous Sarbajanin Durga Puja in central Kolkata. It is one of the oldest Durga puja, established in 1947.

Sealdah Railway Athletic Club
Sealdah Railway Athletic Club
  • Address – Netaji Subhas Ground Kolkata – 700009 (Railway Quarter Sealdah)
  • Landmark – Near Sealdah Railway station. Opposite Jagata Cinema Hall.

2. College Square Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee

The College Square Durgotsab Committee was established in 1947. The Durga Thakur are brought from the makers and placed inside the Pandal on the day of “Ditiya” (Mahasaya’s next day). For the last few years, the Idol was made by Sanatan Rudra Paul.

This Durgotsab Committee arranges various social welfare programs during pre-worship days, such as blood donation camps, distribution of clothes for poor children, donations from public welfare agencies, and donations to patients fighting for their livelihood against deadly diseases, etc.

College Square Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee pandal decoration
College Square Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee pandal decoration

This Durga Puja’s opening ceremony is held on the day of “Chathurti.” Every year, many celebrities are present on this worship day. Last year, the Honorable Governor of West Bengal was present during this worship.

  • Address – 564, Bankim Chatterjee Street College Square Kolkata- 700009
  • Landmark – Opposite Presidency College.

3. Md. Ali Park (Youth Association)

MD ALI PARK Durga Puja is also known as Youth Association Puja. It’s one of the most prestigious clubs in North Kolkata, established in 1969 at 39 Tara Chand Dutta Street. This puja started because the Famous Fire Brigade Puja was closed in 1968.

The main contributors to the puja of the 1st year are Sri Jagdish Ji Agarwal & Sri Nawal Kishore Gupta. The 1st budget of the Puja was Rs. 500 (Total Expenses). In 1970, many young boys were associated with this worship; Mr. Gama Miao (a Muslim boy) was a member of this puja.

The puja committee organized many welfare programs like Blood Donation, free clothing distribution to poor people, free books to needy children, Daridra Narayan Bhojan, etc.

Md. Ali Park (Youth Association)
Md. Ali Park (Youth Association)

The real entrepreneurs of the establishment of Puja are Sri Sanwarmal Joshi, Sri Surendra Kumar Sharma, Late Sushil Kumar Sharma, Late Jagdish Prasad Agarwal, Sri Nawal Kishore Gupta of Kashinath Mullick Street.

  • Address- 41A, TARA CHAND DUTTA STREET KOLKATA – 700073
  • Landmark – Near Mahatma Gandhi Metro station

4. Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja or Lebutala park

In the Bengali year 1343 and the English year 1936, a group of people of the Sealdah thought of worshipping Barowari Durga Pujo on a small area of Chatterjee’s in Serpentine Lane. So they established a Barowari Durga puja called Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, which you should include in the Kolkata puja tour.

Each year, they try something new and have been successful in it. It’s one of the best pandals of Durga Puja in North Kolkata.

Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja or Lebutala park
Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja or Lebutala park
  • Address – Natabar Dutta Row Road Lebutala Bowbazar, Kolkata- 700014
  • Landmark – Near Muchipara Police Station

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5. Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja

In 1943, Maniktala Chattabganj Lohapati Durgapuja was founded. This Barwari Puja is founded by Chaltabagan club President Lucky Moon Jaiswal (87 years old). The club builds a magnificent puja mandap with some new themes every year.

1997 The Manicktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja won the “Asian Paints Sharad Shamman Award” for Best Puja.

Apart from this worship, the organization has continued health camps for years. In addition, they help poor people by donating food, clothes, etc.

Durga puja photography
Durga puja photography

In 2009, they donated 50,000 to Cyclone Aila disaster relief victims, and in 2010, they donated 100,000 to the Governor of West Bengal relief fund.

  • Address– 77, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Sarani Kolkata- 700009
  • Landmark – Opposite Manicktala Ganguram streets.

6. Brindaban Matri Mandir

In 1910, India was under British rule. Twelve people then built an organization called “Brinaban Matri Mandir.” This organization started Durga Puja, whose main motto is to educate local people.

Brindaban Matri Mandir Durga Puja
Brindaban Matri Mandir Durga Puja

At present, Brinaban Matri Mandir is attached to many social services. For example, blood donation camps, helping the poor and helping to deal with disasters, scholarships for secondary and higher secondary students, etc. In a word, Brinaban Matri Mandir is a witness to the local past.

  • Address – 16, Brindaban Mullick First Lane, Sukhiya Street, Kolkata – 700009
  • Landmark – Sukia Street, Kolkata.

7. Karbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee

Karbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja was established in 1947. This puja is one of the most famous Pujas in north Kolkata. Earlier, Karbagan won the Asian Paintings Award three times.

Karbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee
Karbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee
  • Address – 17, Ultadanga Main Rd, Daspara, Ultadanga, Kolkata 700067
  • Landmark – Ultadanga

8. Telenga Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab

Telengabagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Puja Establish in the year of 1967. It is the famous pujo of northern Kolkata. This organization tries to do something new every year and wins many awards. Like all the puja comity, they also think about the insurance of the Pandal from the past few years.

Telenga Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Telenga Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Address – 36/C/11, Biplabi Barin Ghosh Sarani, Surir Bagan, Ultadanga, Kolkata, West Bengal 700067
  • Landmark – Near Ultadanga

9. Nalin Sarkar Street Sarbojanin Durgotsab

The club, currently in its 88th year, was established in 1933. They inaugurated the Durga puja with disabled children in 2017. Nalin Sarkar organizes various camps like blood donation, eye camps, etc.

The club distributes food and clothes to poor people. One of their famous puja themes was the interdependence between plants and animals.

Nalin Sarkar Street Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Nalin Sarkar Street Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Address – 175A, Aurobinda Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal.
  • Landmark– Khanna Cinema Hall.

10. Hatibagan Sarbojanin

In 1934, this was inaugurated, and since then, the puja has happened every year. This Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata is located in northern Kolkata and is among the most famous pujas.

Hatibagan Sarbojanin
Hatibagan Sarbojanin
  • Address – 134, Sri Aurobindo Sarani, Principal Khudiram Bose Road Hati Bagan Kolkata-700006
  • Landmark – Near Hatibagan crossing

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11. Hatibagan Nabinpally Sarbojanin Durgotsav

In 1934, a group of enthusiastic youth decided to celebrate Durga Puja. About eight years ago, this Puja Committee decided to implement the “theme worship” concept. To overcome many obstacles, they finally fulfilled their dreams and, in the coming years, won many awards for their efforts.

In addition, every year, this organization organizes blood donation camps and health check camps as part of social responsibility. The Nabin Palace members always extend the support of local people.

Hatibagan Nabinpally Sarbojanin Durgotsav.
Hatibagan Nabinpally Sarbojanin Durgotsav
  • Address – 11/1D, Ganendra Mitra Lane Kolkata – 700004
  • Landmark – Opp. Hatibagan KFC and Pizza Hut

12. Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durga Puja

Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durga Puja was founded in 1913. The club has organized many blood donation camps. They conduct an annual sport every year. Sikdar Bagan started a campaign to raise awareness against the prevention of Dengue.

The committee, under the leadership of Gouri Sankar Roy Chowdhury, was helping locals during the lockdown.

Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durga Puja
Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durga Puja
  • Address – No. 69, 1, Sikdar Bagan St, Sovabazar, HatiBagan, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata, WB 700004.
  • Landmark – Hatibagan crossing, opposite Town School.

13. Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Samity

Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Committee started in 1937 and opened during the Second World War. The British stopped the Durga puja of Simla Byayam Samity of North Kolkata, mainly organized by some freedom fighters. So they started Durga Puja in Kashi Bose Lane with local youths and residents.

Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Samity
Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Samity

But the puja was closed that year due to the Second World War (1939). However, after it started again, this organization enhanced Bengali culture worldwide and added different dimensions to the Durga Puja festival in Calcutta.

  • Address – 5/1 Kashi Bose Lane Manicktala Darjipara Kolkata- 700006
  • Landmark – Near Scottish Church School, Bidahn Sarani

14. Azad Hind Bag (Hedua Park Durga Puja)

Azad Hind Bag (Hedua Park) Durga Puja is one of the oldest pujas in north Kolkata. They still maintain the “Sabeki Baroari” Puja style, not under the “theme puja.” This Puja Pandal is made in the adjoining place of Hedua Swimming Pool Park. A fair starts every year in this park area.

Azad Hind Bag (Hedua Park Durga Puja)
Azad Hind Bag (Hedua Park Durga Puja)
  • Address – Azad Hind Bag, Kolkata – 700006
  • Landmark – Near Kashi Bose Lane
  • Theme – Traditional / SABEKI

15. Simla Byayam Samity

Simla Byayam Samity was inaugurated in 1926 under the leadership of the late Atindranath Basu. Once upon a time, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was directly associated with this organization. This puja committee has historical significance, and famous personalities were associated with this puja.

Since then, this worship has maintained its tradition till now. There is still sabeki (Traditional) Durga Pratima worship as Baroari puja, and this puja follows the sabeki style.

Visarjan at Simla Byayam Samity
Visarjan at Simla Byayam Samity
  • Address – 9B, Simla, Machuabazar, Kolkata-700006
  • Landmark – Girish Park Metro
  • Theme – Traditional

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16. Jagat Mukherjee Park

This puja was established in 1936. Jagat Mukherjee Park puja began at Rajballav Para, in a garage within walking distance from the current location. Jagat Mukharjee Park puja committee is a precursor to bringing the puja theme. Pujo Bijoya Samilani is another tradition that they celebrate from the beginning.

The puja community is involved in various social welfare activities, including financial assistance to people affected by thalassemia, garment and book distribution for the needy, free eye- and health test camps, and so on.

  • Address – 1, Jatindra Mohan Avenue Sovabazar, Shobhabazar, Kolkata- 700005
  • Landmark – Near Sovabazar Metro Station.

17. Sovabazar Rajbari

Maharaja Naba Krishna inaugurated this puja in 1757 at 33 Raja Naba Krishna Street and no 36; you will find another Sovabazar rajbari, the house of Raja Rajkrishna. Both are brothers, and the worship has continued till today in both houses.

Today’s Sovabajar Rajbari’s Durga puja is one of the most famous worshipers in Calcutta.

Sovabazar rajbari
Sovabazar rajbari durga image
  • Address – 36, Raja Naba Krishna St, Raja Naba Krishna Street, Sovabazar, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata- 700005
  • Landmark – Sovabazar metro
  • Theme – Traditional

18. Ultadanga Yuba Brinda

Ultadanga Yuba Brinda Samity was founded in 1949, and Ultadanga Pallishree will organize the Durga puja this year. The Samiti, under the supervision of their chairperson, Dipak Roychowdhury, does much social work. They sponsor a mid-day meal, uniform, books, mask, and clothes to a local school.

Ultadanga Yuba Brinda
Ultadanga Yuba Brinda
  • Address – 5N, Ultadanga Main Road, NEAR JUBO BRINDA CLUB, MUCHI BAZAR, Kolkata-700067
  • Landmark – Muchi Bazar bus stop, Ultadanga.

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19. Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsab

Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsav is a social and non-political organization founded in 1940 for community development. Ahiritola organizes various social activities like blood donation camps, eye camps, health camps, and cloth distribution.

Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Address – 172/C, BK Paul Avenue, Ahiritola, Beniatola, Kolkata- 700005
  • Landmark – AHIRITOLA SITALA MANDIR / Sovabazar Crossing.

20. Ahiritola Jubak Brinda

This puja was established in the year 1970. This Durga Puja is one of the best Durga Puja launched in Kolkata. If you do not visit this mandap, then I think pandal-hopping in Durga Puja Kolkata is not finished for you.

Ahiritola Jubak Brinda pandal decoration
Ahiritola Jubak Brinda pandal decoration
  • Address – 83, Ahiritola Street, Ahiritola, Beniatola, Kolkata – 700005
  • Landmark – Near Sovabazar crossing

21. Sovabazar Beniatola Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity

The Sovabazar Beniatola Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity is a Barwari Durga Puja Samity of North Kolkata. This puja was established in 1947. This association has a permanent Durga Mata Mandir, where they keep a new statue each year and abandon the previous year’s Idol.

This Samiti is very reputed in north Kolkata. They are also attached to other social activities like Blood donation camps, free medical check-up camps, and other activities. Every year, they distribute clothes, blankets, etc. They also arrange different physical camps so young people can communicate better.

Sovabazar Beniatola Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
Sovabazar Beniatola Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
  • Address – 67, Beniatola Street, Near B.K. Paul Avenue Crossing, Kolkata – 700005
  • Landmark – Near Sovabazar crossing
  • Theme – Traditional

22. Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee

This puja was established in 1992 and formed by the Late Pankaj Roy, Sri Tarak Banerjee, Sri S.K.Roy, the Late Amber Roy, etc. It would be best if you visited this Kolkata Durga puja pandal.

Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Address – 8B, SARBOJANIN DURGOTSAB COMMITTEE, Abhay Mitra St, Sovabazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Kolkata – 700005
  • Landmark – Sovabazar More crossing

23. Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durgotsab

Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durga Puja Utsav was started in the year 1931. It is memorable for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, ex-president from 1938 to 1939. Every year, there are about 10 lakh people come and visit their Pandal and Durga idols. So this is another best pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata.

Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Address – No. 2, Durga Charan Banerjee Street, Sovabazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Kolkata -700005
  • Landmark – Sovabazar More

24. Bagbazar Sarbojanin

Baghbazar Sarbojonin Durgotsab was established in 1919. This puja has maintained its traditions and culture over the years. This puja is famous for its “Mela” ground and “Sindur Khela.”

Baghbazar Sarbojonin Durgotsab has a glorious history. We can divide this into two parts and the first period is from 1919 to 1930 and from 1930 to today.
In 1919, this Durga Puja was celebrated in Bagbazar Street at Sarkar-House, 55, Baghbazar Street, and then it was known as “Nebubagan Baroyari Durga-puja.”

In 1924, the puja was shifted to Pashupati Bose Lane. The following year, it happened in “Kanapakur,” In 1927, the puja was moved to Bagbazar Kali-Mandir.

In 1926, the famous social worker Nagendra Nath Ghosal, with his extraordinary efforts and other well-known people, joined the organization, gave a proper shape, and named the organization.

Bagbazar sarbajanin
Bagbazar Sarbajanin

Many celebrities were present on this occasion. This opening ceremony was held in Shukla-Panchami of the month of Ashwin. On the last day, when Goddess Lakshmi Puja was held.

Once upon a time, very remarkable personalities like Santosh Kr. Basu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy, Sir Harishankar Pal, and others promoted this occasion. From 1938-1939, Netaji Subhash Bose was the President of this organization.

After the connection with the Swadeshi Movement, the organization had different importance, and people from outside the city started to visit this Durga Puja.

From the late nineties, the organization tried to move the higher authority to convert the metal yard into a permanent park under the control of this organization.

With the help of some other essential dignitaries, ultimately, in the initial years of this decade, the dream came true through the present committee negotiating with the authority for having the independent charge of maintaining this park.

  • Address – 7, Bagbazar Street, Bag Bazar Colony, Baghbazar, Kolkata- 700003
  • Landmark – Bagbazar ghat
  • Theme – Bonedi / Traditional

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25. Deshbandhu Ladies Park

The park is in Shyambazar and is among the top gardens in Kolkata. Raja Dinendra Street, near this park, is a famous attraction. Deshbandhu Park is a beautiful water park with amenities like a children’s swimming club, a nursery, and a gym. It’s the only park in north Kolkata with a corner only for ladies.

Deshbandhu Ladies Park durga puja
Deshbandhu Ladies Park durga puja
  • Address – Raja Dinendra Street, Fariapukur, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata – 700004.
  • Landmark – Bhadrakali Temple.

26. Tala Barowari Durgotsab

In 1921, the Tala Barowari Durgotsab, or Belgachia Sarbojanin Durgotsav was founded as the oldest puja in north Kolkata. In 2009, this puja was started theme puja. Today, it is a famous puja with many awards like Asian Paints Sarod Somman, Star Ananda Superstar, etc. To celebrate 100 years this year.

Belgachia Sarbojanin Durgotsav
Belgachia Sarbojanin Durgotsav
  • Address – 23-2, Bonomali Chatterjee Street, Tala, Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata – 700002
  • Landmark – Tala Post Office

27. Tala Park Prattay

The Tala Park Prattay Club was established in 1925. The club has introduced a free app called ‘Lokohit’ last year. The app will assist people in finding details about different pujas along with the idol of the goddess. People of Kolkata can also link up with small grocery stores and food outlets using this app.

Tala Park Prattay Durga Puja
Tala Park Prattay Durga Puja
  • Address – 4, Tarashankar Sarani Kolkata – 700037.
  • Landmark – KHELAT BABU LANE.
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata north map
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata north map

28. Sree Bhumi Sporting Club

The Shree Bhumi Sporting Club was founded in 1969. They established the club to promote sports among the youth. There are approx 200 members in the club at present. The club carries a cricket coaching camp out.

Indoor games like carrom, table tennis and martial arts are also encouraged. Shree Bhumi takes part in many social activities. Shree Bhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja is the most renowned puja in the state.

sreebhumi durga puja theme Disneyland
Sreebhumi Durga Puja Theme Disneyland
  • Address – Canal Street, near P.S, Sreebhumi, Lake Town, Kolkata, WB 700048.
  • Landmark – Sree Bhumi bus stop

29. Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha

Dum Dum Park, Tarun Sangha was established in 1957. The organization at the South Dum Dum is famous for its social welfare activities. This cultural organization has organized many vaccinations every year.

Their enthusiasm for celebrating Durga Puja is unparalleled. The pandal and the idol built by them are the epitome of elegance.

Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha
Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha
  • Address – 60, SHYAM NAGAR ROAD, KOL-55
  • Landmark – DUM DUM PARK

30. Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin

The Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin committee organizes Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja annually. This association organizes free medical camps every year. Some other social activities are planting trees, distributing stationary among students, Basanta Utsav, etc.

Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin
Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin
  • Address – 225/1, Dum Dum Park, South Dumdum, WB 700055, India.
  • Landmark – Dum Dum Park.

31. Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra

Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra will celebrate its 21st Durga Puja this year. The organization worked closely with the authorities after the Amphan storm, and they organized a tree plantation after the Amphan disaster. Bharat Chakra donated food to 500 people for six weeks. The club distributes free oxygen, oximeters and clothes to poor people.

Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra
Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra
  • Address – Tank No. 2, Dum Dum Park, South Dum Dum, Kolkata, WB 700055, India
  • Landmark – Dum Dum Park

32. Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda

Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda was established in 1963. The organization will celebrate its 59th Durga puja this year. They are famous for their colourful and artistic pandals, and the simplicity of the idol of the goddess Durga adds glory and is captivating. Adhibasi Brinda is renowned for its well-organized Durga Puja in limited space.

Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda
Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda
  • Address – Children’s Park, Lake Town Road, Lake Town, South Dumdum, WB 700089.
  • Landmark – Near Jaya Cinema.

33. Aurobinda Setu Sarbajanin Durgatsab

The club started its puja in 1975. The place is near Ulta Danga railway station. Nowadays, theme pujas are the specialty here. The club does many cultural and social programs throughout the year.

Aurobinda Setu Sarbajanin Durgatsab
Aurobinda Setu Sarbajanin Durgatsab
  • Address: 9/1/5, Canal E Rd, Daspara, Ultadanga, Kolkata, West Bengal 700067

34. Young Boys Club Durga Puja

Young Boys Club comes up with beautifully crafted pandals. This puja was first started in 1970. The committee members try to spread awareness about social issues through their puja every year.

“Mayurpankhi Nouka” & “Durga-The Destroyer of Corona” are their famous themes. Midnapore’s artist Deb Shankar Mahesh curated the concept. Handicrafts and NavDurga relics are used to decorate the pandal interiors. 

Address: 17, Tarachand Dutta St, Kolutolla, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073

35. Baranagar Nawpara Dadabhai Sangha Durga Puja

Baranagar Nawpara Dadabhai Sangha Durga Puja is famous for their beautiful Maa Durga idol. They create unique themes every year and erect huge pandals with mesmerizing interiors.  

“Porichoy-The Identity” was Nawpara Dadabhai’s most popular theme. It depicted the life and struggle of sex workers. The Maa Durga idol was made of silicon & showcased a mother cuddling her child. 

Address: 79, AK Mukherjee Rd, Noapara, Palpara, Baranagar, West Bengal 700090

36. Hazra Park Durga Puja

Hazra Park Durga Puja is among the oldest durgotsab in West Bengal. The committee has taken pride in celebrating Durga Puja for 80 years. They were the first to erect a pandal for blind people. A Braille board was set up for especially able people to touch and know more. 

“Tandav” was the committee’s most famous theme. Various aspects of daily life struggles were depicted through the pandal. 

  • Address: G8FW+HFX, Hazra Rd, Jatin Das Park, Patuapara, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025

37. Bhowanipur 75 Palli

Bhowanipur 75 Palli is among the breathtaking Durga Pujas organised in South Kolkata. This sarbojanin durgotsab was first started in 1965. Their 57th year and Kolkata’s Durga Puja’s UNESCO tag was celebrated with a “patachitra” theme. The committee’s unique Durga idol is a crowd-puller. Every year, they erect a huge pandal with mesmerizing interiors. 

  • Address: 1/1C, Debendra Ghosh Road, Kolkata – 700025
  • Landmark – Kalighat Metro

38. Badamtala Ashar Sangha

The Sangha, under the presidency of Mr Deepak Laroia, will celebrate the 84th puja this year. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the puja yearly, and Badamtala will participate in many social activities.

They provide insurance to workers, decorators, and visitors every year. Every year, the club organizes blood donations, Dengue and Malaria, health camps, etc.

Badamtala Ashar Sangha
Badamtala Ashar Sangha
  • Address – 5, Nepal Bhattacharjee St, Anami Sangha, Kalighat, Kol – 700026.
  • Landmark – Kalighat Metro

39. 66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee Puja Pandal

Every year, the 66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Puja Committee sets up an impressive pandal and hosts a grand Durga Puja celebration. This puja was started in the year 1951. Every year, this club has done unique things. Last year, four female priests worshipped Debi Durga.

The puja committee has also arranged for several cultural programs to be held during the festival, including music performances and dance recitals.

66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee Puja Pandal
66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee Puja Pandal
  • Address – 14A, Nepal Bhattacherjee Street Kolkata, West Bengal, India 700026
  • Landmark – Kalighat Metro

40. Kalighat Nepal Bhattacharjee Street Club Durga Puja

Kalighat Nepal Bhattacharjee Street Club Durga Puja is one of Kolkata’s oldest and most prestigious puja pandals. It was established in 1980 by the Late Nepal Bhattacharjee, a reputed barrister of the Calcutta High Court. The puja pandal is located on Kalighat Main Road near the famous Kali Temple.

There were also numerous stalls selling food items, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Overall, it was a delightful experience visiting Kalighat Nepal Bhattacharjee Street Club during the puja times.

Kalighat Nepal Bhattacharjee Street Club Durga Puja
Kalighat Nepal Bhattacharjee Street Club Durga Puja
  • Address – 10/9, Nepal Bhattacherjee Street Club, Kol – 700 026.
  • Landmark – Kalighat Metro

41. Chetla Agrani Club

Chetla Agrani Club was previously called “The Imperial Club.” In 1959, they renamed it Chetla Agrani. The club will celebrate its 29th Durga puja this year, and they celebrate other festivals and puja like Kali puja, etc.

The organization is involved in many social activities. The committee distributes free clothes, books, and blankets. They organize many camps like blood donation and medical centers.

  • Address – 14, Peary Mohan Roy Road, Chetla, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027.
  • Landmark – Near Desher Khabar Sweet shop
Chetla Agrani Club Durga
Chetla Agrani Club Durga

42. Deshapriya Park Durgotsab

Deshapriya Park Durga Puja is another best pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata (South). This south Kolkata Durga puja is memorable for the longest Durga in the past year.

Deshapriya park Durga Puja
Deshapriya park Durga Puja
  • Address – Manoharpukur, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029.
  • Landmark – Priya Cinema hall

43. Samaj Sebi Sangha

Samaj Sebi Sangha upholds humanity. The Sangha blends its social responsibility with other activities. They organize free healthcare camps for the poor and provide cash help to poor cancer patients. Famous artist Pradip Das is associated with them. Every year, they spend their puja with children with special needs.

Samaj Sebi Sangha
Samaj Sebi Sangha
  • Address -24a, Lake View Rd, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata 700029
  • Landmark– Kalighat Metro

44. Ballygunge Cultural Association Durga Puja

Ballygunge Cultural Association organizes the best Durga Puja in the prominent locality of Ballygunge. This year, they will celebrate their 71st Durga Puja. They are associated with the Forum for Durgotsav. The association participates in the annual immersion carnival organized by the WB government.

Ballygunge Cultural Association Durga Puja
Ballygunge Cultural Association Durga Puja
  • Address– 57, Jatindas Road, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700029
  • Landmark – Ballygunge Lake Road.

45. Tridhara Sammilani

The club will celebrate its 75th Durga Puja this year. The theme of their puja last year was Narorupe Narayan. CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the puja. They organize social activities like sit and draw competitions, Tridhara Utsav 2018, eye camp, Swasthya Mela, etc. They open a low-cost canteen, a veg thali for just Rs 6, to the public.

Tridhara Sammilani
Tridhara Sammilani
  • Address – 107, MonoharPukur Road Kolkata 700029
  • Landmark – Near Deshapriya Park.

46. Hindustan Club Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee

Hindustan Club Durga Puja is the oldest in South Kolkata. The committee organizes several other events like tree plantation, meals for underprivileged people, blood donation camps, free medical camps, and other social services. The Durga Puja here is best because of its lighting, huge pandal, idol, and beautiful decoration.

Hindustan Park Sarbojanin
Hindustan Park Sarbojanin
  • Address– 51/1, HINDUSTAN PARK, KOL-29
  • Landmark– Near the Triangular Park.

47. Singhi park Sarbojanin Durga Puja

The puja is organized by the Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durgotsav committee every year, and it’s the most prestigious puja in Bengal. The club donated to Bharat Sevashram & C M Relief Fund during the Amphan.

They distributed clothes and food during the lockdown. Singhi Park is famous for organizing blood donations and health checkup camps.

 Singhi park
Singhi Park Durga
  • Address – 16, Nandi St, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, WB 700029, India.
  • Landmark – Gariahat Police Station.

48. Ekdalia Evergreen club

The Ekdalia Evergreen Club will celebrate a grand Durga puja this year. They are associated with many social and welfare works. They organize free medical checkups for the poor and distribute clothes and mosquito nets.

Evergreen organizes a camp for awareness and prevention of Dengue. The Evergreen Club also hosts many cultural programs.

Ekdalia Evergreen club
Ekdalia Evergreen club
  • Address – 15 Ekdalia Road, Ekdalia, Ballygunge, Kolkata-700019
  • Landmark – Gariahat.

49. Falguni Sangha Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity

Falguni Sangha Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity is a community organization celebrating the Hindu festival of Durga Puja. The group was founded in 1942 by residents who wanted to create events that would bring together people from all walks of life.

Today, the organization celebrates Durga Puja with traditional music, dance performances, food, and cultural exhibits. The event also allows local businesses to promote their products and services. Falguni Sangha Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity is open to everyone, and you are welcome to join.

Falguni Sangha Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity
Sarbojanin Durga Puja
  • Address – 24, Suren Tagore Road, Falguni Sangha, Ekdalia, Ballygunge, Kol – 700019
  • Theme – Traditional

50. Ballygunge 21 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity

Ballygunge 21 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity, established in 1947. The club is among the top clubs in Ballygunge. Apart from being among the best puja in Kolkata, 21 Pally also participates in social work.

The organization organizes eye camps for the poor and distributes spectacles for free. They have participated in the Red Road Biswa Bangla Niranjan carnivals for two years.

21 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
21 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
  • Address – 17, Bondel Rd, near PathaBhavan, Ballygunge Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
  • Landmark – Near Sitala mandir, Ballygunge.

51. Bosepukur Sitala Mandir

Bose Pukur Sitala Mandir is a famous Hindu Temple. The place becomes lively during Durga Puja, which the Bose Pukur Sitala Mandir Durgotsab Committee organizes. Established in 1950, this committee has won several awards for its pandal and idol. The major attraction is its unique themes every year. 

Bosepukur Sitala Mandir
Bosepukur Sitala Mandir
  • Address– 27C/1, Bose Pukur Road 700042 Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Landmark– Bosepukur Sitala Mandir.

52. Bosepukur Talbagan

Bose Pukur Talbagan is in Kasba, in Kolkata, West Bengal. The committee is renowned for its unique Puja themes. They were the first to use 3-D mapping in their pandal. The puja has been happening for 28 years. In the last few years, they have won Sharad Samman, a prestigious award.

Bosepukur Talbagan
Bosepukur Talbagan
  • Address – 1/27, Bose Pukur Road, Tal Bagan, Bosepukur, Kasba, Kolkata – 700042
  • Landmark – Kasba Police Station.

53. Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha

Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha is one of South Kolkata’s oldest and most popular puja pandals, established in 1972. The highlight of this puja is the beautiful Durga idol. The idol is made of clay and decorated with gold ornaments. The pandal attracts devotees to offer their prayers to the goddess Durga.

During Durga puja, other gods are also installed at Rajdanga, including those of Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi. Several stalls also sold traditional Bengali sweets like rasogolla and mishti doi during the puja days.

Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha
Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha

Address – Rajdanga Chakraborty Para, Kolkata – 700107, Near Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

54. Babu bagan Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja

The Babu Bagan Club organizes the Durga puja every year. They first started it in 1962. This year, the club will celebrate its 59th Durga puja. The motto of the club is “United We Stand.” The pandal is vast and beautiful, and they are famous for its mesmerizing interior decorations.

Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata south map 2
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata South map 2
  • Address – 19 A, Babu Bagan Ln, Dhakuria, Babu Bagan, Selimpur, Kolkata, WB 700031, India.
  • Landmark – Near Dakshinapan shopping complex.
Babu bagan Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja
Babu bagan Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja

55. Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin

Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin Durga Puja is one of the most popular and well-known heritage Durga Puja in South Kolkata.

This Durga Puja highlights the huge pandals set up each year. These pandals are decorated with beautiful paintings, lights, and sculptures. They are also home to fantastic food stalls serving delicious Bengali dishes during the festival.

Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin durga puja
Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin

Another highlight of Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin Durga Puja is the grand procession on Vijaya Dashami (the festival’s last day).

Address – 37/3A, Selimpur Road Dhakuria Kolkata- 70003

56. Jodhpur park

Jodhpur Park Durga Puja is a famous and respected Durga Puja in Kolkata. It’s a major attraction during Durga Puja near South Kolkata. We know this park for choosing different and big themes for its puja every year. Their pandal offers you creativity along with traditional culture and values. The puja is among the biggest in South Kolkata. 

  • Address– 1/D, Jodhpur Park Kolkata- 700068
  • Landmark – Near Jodhpur Park Boys School.

57. 95 Pally Jodhpur Park

Every year, the people of 95 Pally Jodhpur Park in Soth Kolkata come together to celebrate Durga Puja. The puja was established in 1950, and it’s a major event for the community, and everyone looks forward to it. The pandal is always beautifully decorated, and there is a lot of excitement in the air.

95 Pally Jodhpur Park
95 Pally Jodhpur Park

The highlight of the puja is undoubtedly the idol immersion ceremony, and it is an extraordinary moment for everyone who attends and marks the end of a fantastic festival.

Address – 70A, Rahim Ostagar Road Jodhpur Park, Kolkata- 700068

58. Santoshpur Trikonpark Sarbojanin Durgotsab

The Durga puja at Trikon Park was started in 1950. They will celebrate its 72nd Durga puja this year. This Durgotsab committee is involved in many social and welfare activities.

They arrange medical and heart checkup camps and blood donation camps every year. During the lockdown, they provided support to over 3000 people. During this puja, the club will distribute clothes to 500 needy people.

Santoshpur Trikonpark Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Santoshpur Trikonpark Sarbojanin Durgotsab
  • Address – South Park, Santoshpur Kolkata- 700075.
  • Landmark – Trikon Park.

59. Pally Mangal Samity Sarbojanin Taltala Ground

This puja is organized by Pally Mangal Samity, who started it in 1960 and is celebrating its 63st year. This Durga puja is a popular puja near Selimpur in South Kolkata.

The club builds an elegant pandal with a beautiful idol of the goddess Durga every year, attracting many visitors from all over the state.

  • Address – 70, Selimpur Road Dhakuria Garfa, Kolkata- 700031
  • Landmark – Taltala Math, near South City Mall.
Pally Mangal Samity Sarbojanin Taltala Ground Durga
Pally Mangal Samity Sarbojanin Taltala Ground Durga

60. Santoshpur Lake Pally – SLP

Santoshpur Lake Pally will celebrate its 64th Durga puja this year. The lake here is well maintained, with many street food shops nearby. The committee, along with its chairperson, Sanjoy Das, believes in social work. They organize blood donation and health checkup camps yearly, and Lake Pally distributes food and clothes to poor people.

  • Address – Lake W Rd, Lake Terrace Kolkata- 700075.
  • Landmark – Santoshpur Lake.
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata south map 3
Pandal of Durga Puja in Kolkata South map 3
Santoshpur lake pally durga puja
Santoshpur lake pally

61. Mudiali Club

Mudiali Club is the oldest club in West Bengal. People from all over the state gather to witness their Durga puja yearly. This year, they will distribute new clothes to over 200 poor children and their families.

On Ashtami, they prepare and distribute Bhog among all the visitors. The club organizes badminton, carrom, and cricket tournaments. They distribute woolen clothes during winter every year.

Mudiali Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja
Mudiali Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja
  • Address – 7, SR Das Road, Mudiali, Kalighat, Kolkata, WB 700026.
  • Landmark – Dhakuria Lake.

62. Shiv Mandir Sarbojanin Durga Utsav Samity

Shibmandir Sarbojanin Durgotsab committee organizes this Durga Puja every year. The puja, currently in its 85th year, was established in 1936. They run a school for underprivileged children.

Their artistic pandal attracts many people from all over the state every year. The club participates in many social activities under the chairperson, Debesh Dalal.

Mudiali Shib mandir durga puja
Mudiali Shib mandir durga puja
  • Address – 25 Lake Temple Road, Lake Range, Kalighat, Kolkata -700029.
  • Landmark – RABINDRA SAROVAR and Menoka cinema.

63. Suruchi Sangha

Suruchi Sangha is a cultural and sports club in New Alipore established in 1952. They have their playground and provide other facilities. The organization has been organizing Durga Puja for the past 55 years. Since 2001, the club has been organizing puja at the 2nd 5 Point crossing of Kolkata. 

Suruchi Sangha
Suruchi Sangha
  • Address – 500 & 505, BLOCK-M, NEW ALIPORE KOL-53
  • Landmark – New Alipore Petrol Pump.

64. Hindusthan Club

The club results from the patriotic dream of some visionaries in Kolkata. In 1946, they rented a bungalow with a lawn named Hindusthan Club. Now, it is a ten-story modern building.

They offer facilities like restaurants, banquets, swimming pools, health care centers, etc. The mandap for puja is designed by artist Shibsankar Das every year.

Hindusthan Club
Hindusthan Club
  • Landmark – Near BHAJAHARI MANNA RESTAURANT.
  • Address – 33B, Hindusthan Road, Kolkata-29

65. Behala Club

The club was formed in 1938 as a socio-cultural organization. They have received many awards for the Durga puja, and an annual event called “Borshoboron” is organized every year in April. The club also organizes activities like blood donation camps, Kobi Pronam, etc.

Behala Club Durga Puja
Behala Club
  • Address – 58/1/1, Banamali Naskar Road, Behala, Kolkata – 700060, WB, India.
  • Landmark – Near Senhati Bazar.

66. Barisha Sarbojanin Durgotsab

Barisha has been celebrating Durga puja for 73 years now. They organized a flood relief camp last year. After the disastrous earthquake, the club provided essential items in Nepal and started a doctor’s chamber.

The organization organizes football tournaments and annual sports yearly to encourage the youth to play sports. The club donates money to “The Lily Foundation” in Kolkata to promote literacy.

Barisha Sarbojanin Durgotsab
Barisha Sarbojanin

Traditional Puja is worshipped inside the Maddox square club. Nobody is allowed except club members this year.

  • Address – 35, K K Roychowdhury Road, Subodh Pally, Paschim Barisha, Kolkata- 700008, WB.
  • Landmark – Santosh Roy Road opposite SBI ATM.

67. Raipur club

The Raipur Club was founded in 1950. They organize one of the best Durga Puja in Kolkata. The club provides coaching classes for cricket, Zumba, badminton, football, etc. Raipur is the most beautiful and majestic club in the city. The sports ground is simple but is a very well-lit area.

Raipur club
Raipur club
  • Address – 62, Raipur, Garia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700084, India.
  • Landmark – Near Ramgarh Bus Stand.

68. Naktala Udayan Sangha

Naktala Udayan Sangha is a top social organization in Kolkata, established in 1986. The pandal made by them last year resembled sea waves. The club roped in 60 migrant laborers from Murshidabad, Nadia, and South 24 Parganas districts to create the pandal.

Each wave symbolized the plight of migrant laborers who wanted to return to their hometowns. Their idol of the goddess Durga was 12 feet in height.

Naktala Udayan Sangha 3D Durga
Naktala Udayan Sangha 3D Durga
  • Address – Naktala, Garia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700047, India.
  • Landmark – Near Naktala post office and Baro Sitala mandir.

69. Maddox Square Durga puja

The Maddox Park Durga Puja is famous in South Kolkata. The park is a frequent visiting place for every group of people. Young ones go there to play games like cricket, soccer, etc. The elderly visit the park to take a walk or do yoga. We know Maddox Square as “Thek” (Adda) locally.

Maddox Square
Maddox Square
  • Address – Earle St and Pankaj Mullick Sarani, Garcha, Ballygunge, Kolkata-700025, WB, India.
  • Landmark – Ritchie Road.

70. Behala 11 Pally Durga Puja

Behala 11 Pally Durga Puja is a 69-year-old Barowari puja. It’s a community-centric club in Behala. There is a big ground with a sitting area, slides, and swings for kids. In the evening, karate classes are held. Football matches, photography contests, and cricket tournaments are also organized. They also conduct diabetes awareness campaigns, free health checkup camps, etc.

11 Pally Youth Association conducts Durga puja in a traditional Bangaliana style. Every year, an elegant pandal with a mesmerizing Goddess Durga idol is constructed. Behala 11 Pally Durga Puja is shortlisted for the “Shraod Shree Durga Puja Award”.

11 Pally Youth Association  Behala
11 Pally Youth Association Behala

Address: 69, Satyen Roy Rd, Indrajit Pally, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034

71. Belur Math Durga Puja And Bhog Prasad

Early morning, On the day of Mahasasthi, we visited Belur Math. We took the Dunkuni local from Sealdah station and reached Dakshineswar station in half an hour. From there, I walked on the skywalk to reach the gate of the Dakshineswar temple.

There is a road leading to the main Dakshineswar temple and a road leading to the ferry ghat. From their launch to Belur, Math is available. The rent is 11 rupees per person, and I reach Belur Math in 15 to 20 minutes by ferry.

Lots of people flock here every day to visit this sacred place. The memory of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda is intertwined here. During Durga Puja, the crowd increased several times.

Right next to the main Ramakrishna temple, a big pandal is made to worship Maa Durga. There are separate seating arrangements for male and female visitors.

The main temple was closed at noon. Then you have to line up for the coupon for this Prasad. It does have a fixed price, and you can donate as you wish. Get Prasad coupons and Thakur’s dry Prasad packets. After, I reached Maa Sarada Prasadalaya and entered the all with the coupon.

Belur Math Durga Puja
Belur Math Durga Puja

After having the Khichdi bhog Prasad, I walked back to the launch. There was a massive crowd of people at that time. On the way back, I returned to Bagbazar Ghat. Launches from Belur Math ferry ghat are available for Dakshineswar, Millennium Park, Bagbazar, and Howrah stations. So I bought a ticket for the Bagbazar. The fare is 11 rupees per person and takes 20 to 25 minutes.

Belur Math Normal Day Timings

8 am to 12 pm. Again, from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Address – Belur, Howrah, West Bengal 711202

Find Durga Puja Near You

Which is the famous festival in West Bengal?

Every month, Bengalis celebrate at least one occasion. The Durga puja is the most famous festival celebrated in September/October.

How many Durga Pujas are there in Kolkata?

Approx 2000 Durga Puja is in Kolkata. The famous puja is 1. Ekdalia Evergreen Club 2. Kumartuli Park 3. College Square 4. Santosh Mitra Square 5. Suruchi Sangha, etc.

What is Durga Puja Pandal?

The puja pandal is a temporary structure in which Ma Durga is worshipped for five days. It is decorated in different ways.

Where should we stay in Durga Puja in Kolkata?

You can stay anywhere in (South and North) Kolkata. Some hotels like this: 1. The Bodhi Tree 2. Radisson Ballygunge 3. The Residency 4. Calcutta Bungalow 5. The Lalit Great Eastern, etc.

Will buses ply from Howrah station to Garia during Durga Puja?

Yes, such as S6: D.N., S7: D.N., AC5: D.N., etc. Frequency 1 to 1/2 hour from both sides.

10 Comments

  1. Very informative and useful write-up. Just one query regarding the Kumartuli Park Sarbojonin Puja. You have mentioned the names of Pankaj Roy and Ambar Roy as being among the founders of the Puja. Are these the same famous uncle-nephew duo who played test cricket for India?

  2. Yes raja, you are absolutely right,they are The famous cricketers. Once a time both are associated with this poja. Also thank for enlighten me.

  3. very good informative and useful write-up…….I am very good at reading this post, my mind is also wandering,

    1. Thank you Mr Sateesh..You may save the post. I will update when the durga puja calibration starts in Kolkata.

  4. Clince Rodrigues says:

    Very informative and helpful…
    Thank you ☺️

  5. Very useful, I will plan my pandel hopping from this. Thank you

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