Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Kalighat metro station (2026)
6 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Kalighat metro station on the Blue Line. The closest is Badamtala Ashar Sangha, about 5 minutes on foot (208 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Badamtala Ashar Sangha: 5 min walk (208 m)
A theme favourite, usually built from unusual materials. - Kalighat Sanghasree: 6 min walk (257 m)
A well-known puja in Lake Market. Pin is approximate (centre of Kalighat); ask locally for the exact lane. - 64 Pally Durga Pujo: 11 min walk (446 m)
A neighbourhood puja in Lake Market, listed on OpenStreetMap. - 66 Pally: 14 min walk (588 m)
A Kalighat-side theme puja that often has a social message. - Mudiali Club: 19 min walk (760 m)
Thoughtful themes with an eco slant near Tollygunge. - Deshapriya Park: 20 min walk (807 m)
Once famous for the biggest Durga idol in the world, it now runs grand themes.
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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 Blue Line
Belgachia · Shyambazar · Sovabazar Sutanuti · Girish Park · Mahatma Gandhi Road · Central · Netaji Bhavan · Jatin Das Park · Masterda Surya Sen
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near Kalighat metro?
Badamtala Ashar Sangha (5 min walk); Kalighat Sanghasree (6 min walk); 64 Pally Durga Pujo (11 min walk); 66 Pally (14 min walk); Mudiali Club (19 min walk); Deshapriya Park (20 min walk).
How far is Badamtala Ashar Sangha from Kalighat?
About 208 m, roughly 5 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Badamtala Ashar Sangha 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)