Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near City Centre metro station (2026)
3 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of City Centre metro station on the Green Line (East–West Metro). The closest is FD Block Salt Lake, about 6 minutes on foot (230 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- FD Block Salt Lake: 6 min walk (230 m) Theme 2026: Gond art
Salt Lake's biggest crowd puller, with a grand idol and a full-blown mela. - Durga Pujo Ground: 12 min walk (503 m)
A neighbourhood puja in Salt Lake, listed on OpenStreetMap. - AE Block Salt Lake: 19 min walk (793 m)
A relaxed block puja that's good for families.
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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 Green Line (East–West Metro)
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near City Centre metro?
FD Block Salt Lake (6 min walk); Durga Pujo Ground (12 min walk); AE Block Salt Lake (19 min walk).
How far is FD Block Salt Lake from City Centre?
About 230 m, roughly 6 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is FD Block Salt Lake 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)