Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Behala Chowrasta metro station (2026)
4 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Behala Chowrasta metro station on the Purple Line. The closest is Behala Ajeya Sanghati, about 10 minutes on foot (401 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Behala Ajeya Sanghati: 10 min walk (401 m)
A popular Behala theme puja near Barisha. - Behala Sahajatri: 17 min walk (703 m)
A smaller Behala theme puja with fewer queues. - Barisha Club: 18 min walk (740 m)
Behala's southern anchor, known for detailed themes. - Notunpara Sarbojanin: 18 min walk (756 m)
A neighbourhood puja in Behala, listed on OpenStreetMap.
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Metro timings for Durga Puja 2026
Metro Railway has announced its puja timings. From Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October, the Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram) runs from 1 pm until about 4 am the next morning, and the Green Line from 1:30 pm until about 4 am. On 15 and 16 October the Blue Line runs from 6 am to 11 pm, and on Dashami (21 October) it runs fewer trains. The Orange Line is suspended from Saptami to Dashami. Last trains vary by station, so check the notice at your station, and book tickets on the Aamar Kolkata Metro app to skip the queues. (source)
- Extra trains on the two weekends before the puja (announced 30 September): Metro Railway is running extra trains on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October (as on 3 and 4 October) on the Blue, Green and Yellow lines for the pre-puja shopping rush. The first and last trains run at the usual times. Source
More stations on the Purple Line
Taratala · Behala Bazar · Sakher Bazar
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near Behala Chowrasta metro?
Behala Ajeya Sanghati (10 min walk); Behala Sahajatri (17 min walk); Barisha Club (18 min walk); Notunpara Sarbojanin (18 min walk).
How far is Behala Ajeya Sanghati from Behala Chowrasta?
About 401 m, roughly 10 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Behala Ajeya Sanghati least crowded?
On Saptami the quietest window is 5–7 am, and on Ashtami 5–7 am. Evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
Does the metro run late during Durga Puja 2026?
Metro Railway has announced its puja timings. From Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October, the Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram) runs from 1 pm until about 4 am the next morning, and the Green Line from 1:30 pm until about 4 am. On 15 and 16 October the Blue Line runs from 6 am to 11 pm, and on Dashami (21 October) it runs fewer trains. The Orange Line is suspended from Saptami to Dashami. Last trains vary by station, so check the notice at your station, and book tickets on the Aamar Kolkata Metro app to skip the queues. (source)