Kolkata Durga Puja pandals

57 Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata, grouped by area, with the address, nearest metro station and directions for each. For live crowd levels, open Pandal Compass, or plan a route with the pandal-hopping itinerary.

North Kolkata Durga Puja pandals

  • Bagbazar Sarbojanin: Est. 1919 heritage puja; classic ekchala idol on a white sola backdrop. Nearest metro: Shyambazar, 1130 m.
  • Kumartuli Park: Beside the historic idol-makers' quarter; honours artisan craftsmanship. Nearest metro: Sovabazar Sutanuti, 710 m.
  • Ahiritola Sarbojanin: Heritage puja known for immersive, story-driven LED lighting. Nearest metro: Sovabazar Sutanuti, 860 m.
  • Shobhabazar Rajbari (Boro & Choto Taraf): Kolkata's most famous Bonedi Bari puja, begun in 1757; ekchala idol, shehnai music and gold/silver daaker saaj. Nearest metro: Sovabazar Sutanuti, 350 m.
  • Jorasanko Dawn Bari: Started in 1840; Victorian-style courtyard and a Goddess adorned in heavy antique gold jewellery. Nearest metro: Girish Park, 490 m.
  • Chatu Babu Latu Babu's Puja (Ramdulal Nibas): Started in 1770; unusually depicts the Goddess alongside companions Jaya and Bijaya. Nearest metro: Girish Park, 480 m.
  • Laha Bari: Worships the Goddess as Hara-Gouri (Shiva and Parvati) instead of Mahishasuramardini; offers homemade sweets rather than fruit. Nearest metro: Girish Park, 960 m.
  • Thanthania Dutta Bari: Begun in 1855; also worships Hara-Gouri, and carries the idol on shoulders for immersion rather than by vehicle. Nearest metro: Mahatma Gandhi Road, 630 m.
  • Pathuriaghata Khelat Ghosh Durgotsab: A 170-year-old puja held in an 85-foot marble corridor, with a strictly traditional ekchala idol. Nearest metro: Girish Park, 810 m.
  • Kashi Bose Lane: Known for thought-provoking, meticulously executed themes. Nearest metro: Girish Park, 970 m.
  • Tala Prattoy: Avant-garde, large-scale contemporary art installations. Nearest metro: Belgachia, 870 m.
  • Chaltabagan (Manicktala): Multi-award-winning blend of tradition and contemporary design. Nearest metro: Girish Park, 1100 m.
  • Hatibagan Sarbojanin: A major crowd-puller right beside the Hatibagan market. Nearest metro: Sovabazar Sutanuti, 740 m.
  • Nalin Sarkar Street: Intricate terracotta work and traditional Bengal art motifs. Nearest metro: Shyambazar, 850 m.
  • Telengabagan: A distinctive, artistic idol design every year. Nearest metro: Shyambazar, 2070 m.
  • Jagat Mukherjee Park: Consistently inventive, creative thematic concepts. Nearest metro: Sovabazar Sutanuti, 430 m.
  • Sikdar Bagan: One of the oldest continuously running pujas in the city. Nearest metro: Shyambazar, 640 m.

Central Kolkata Durga Puja pandals

  • College Square: Lakeside pandal famed for lighting reflected across the water at night. Nearest metro: Sealdah, 1030 m.
  • Mohammad Ali Park: Grand replicas of historic monuments and forts. Nearest metro: Mahatma Gandhi Road, 500 m.
  • Santosh Mitra Square: Opulent, large-scale installations with intricate metalwork. Nearest metro: Sealdah, 600 m.
  • Pallir Yubak Brinda (Sitaram Ghosh St): Tackles ambitious conceptual themes, from space exploration to lunar landers. Nearest metro: Mahatma Gandhi Road, 1080 m.
  • Sealdah Athletic: A prominent, easily accessible hub right by the railway station. Nearest metro: Sealdah, 590 m.

South Kolkata Durga Puja pandals

  • Ekdalia Evergreen Club: Meticulous, temple-scale replicas of famous Indian shrines. Nearest metro: Jatin Das Park, 2470 m.
  • Singhi Park: A traditional favourite that reimagines heritage concepts at scale. Nearest metro: Jatin Das Park, 2160 m.
  • Tridhara Sammilani: One of the biggest crowd-pullers on Rashbehari Avenue. Nearest metro: Jatin Das Park, 1220 m.
  • Ballygunge Cultural Association: Balances traditional aesthetics with subtle artistic innovation. Nearest metro: Kalighat, 1150 m.
  • Deshapriya Park: Sprawling grounds with historically massive idol installations. Nearest metro: Kalighat, 1140 m.
  • Maddox Square: The classic open-ground pandal-hopping gathering spot. Nearest metro: Jatin Das Park, 1180 m.
  • Hindustan Park: Enchanting, culturally rich themes just off Gariahat. Nearest metro: Kalighat, 1850 m.
  • Suruchi Sangha (New Alipore): Recreates a different Indian state's art and architecture every year. Nearest metro: Rabindra Sarobar, 1350 m.
  • Chetla Agrani Club: Intricate installations built from millions of small elements. Nearest metro: Kalighat, 1050 m.
  • Mudiali Club: A perennial favourite known for its artistic finesse. Nearest metro: Rabindra Sarobar, 390 m.
  • Shiv Mandir: Heavily decorated, multi-award-winning pandal. Nearest metro: Rabindra Sarobar, 730 m.
  • Samaj Sebi Sangha: Focuses on socially relevant, community-driven themes. Nearest metro: Kalighat, 1150 m.
  • Jodhpur Park: Themes ranging from strictly traditional to fully contemporary. Nearest metro: Rabindra Sarobar, 2330 m.
  • Santoshpur Lake Pally: Revives fading art forms like the jalchitra wash technique. Nearest metro: Satyajit Ray, 2020 m.
  • Bosepukur Sitala Mandir: Famous for building massive structures out of everyday objects. Nearest metro: VIP Bazar, 2110 m.
  • Naktala Udayan Sangha: Abstract, modern-art-driven thematic concepts. Nearest metro: Kavi Nazrul, 2200 m.
  • Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha: Fine arts and painstakingly detailed craftsmanship. Nearest metro: Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, 1610 m.
  • Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore): A prominent Bonedi Bari puja in South Kolkata, closely tied to the Mallick family. Nearest metro: Netaji Bhavan, 380 m.

Behala Durga Puja pandals

  • Behala Nutan Dal: A major thematic leader with high conceptual depth. Nearest metro: Behala Bazar, 450 m.
  • Sabarna Roy Choudhury Atchala Durga Puja: The oldest recorded Durga Puja in Kolkata, dating to 1610; strict rituals and herbal idol colours. Nearest metro: Sakher Bazar, 890 m.
  • Barisha Club: Emotional, narrative-driven installations on social issues. Nearest metro: Behala Chowrasta, 860 m.
  • Behala Friends: Consistently thought-provoking, out-of-the-box concepts. Nearest metro: Behala Bazar, 500 m.
  • Behala Club: One of the oldest, most prominent pujas in the neighbourhood. Nearest metro: Taratala, 810 m.
  • Sree Sangha: A staple stop on the Behala pandal-hopping route. Nearest metro: Behala Chowrasta, 830 m.
  • Debdaru Fatak: Experimental materials and abstract storytelling. Nearest metro: Behala Bazar, 440 m.
  • Behala Buroshibtola Janakalyan Sangha: A massively popular, large-scale thematic installation. Nearest metro: Taratala, 1400 m.

Salt Lake Durga Puja pandals

  • FD Block Sarbojanin: Known for massive, intricate theme pandals. Nearest metro: City Centre, 990 m.
  • BJ Block Sarbojanin: Famous for grand, imposing architectural replicas. Nearest metro: Karunamoyee, 970 m.
  • AK Block Association: Renowned for artistic, socially relevant themes. Nearest metro: Salt Lake Sector V, 1240 m.
  • AE Block Part 1: Consistently popular for highly detailed, immersive village or heritage themes. Nearest metro: Central Park, 1300 m.
  • Sreebhumi Sporting Club: Grandiose, larger-than-life architectural replicas drawing huge crowds. Nearest metro: Central Park, 2220 m.
  • Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra: Expansive park space used for sprawling, immersive thematic sets. Nearest metro: Dum Dum, 3040 m.

East Kolkata Durga Puja pandals