Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Taratala metro station (2026)
4 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Taratala metro station on the Purple Line. The closest is Behala Friends, about 12 minutes on foot (504 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Behala Friends: 12 min walk (504 m)
A consistent theme puja near Behala Chowrasta. - Behala Club: 17 min walk (677 m) Theme 2026: Tel
A well-known puja in Behala. Location from OpenStreetMap. - Behala Young Men's Association: 17 min walk (682 m) Theme 2026: Chhuti
A well-known puja in Behala. Pin is approximate (centre of Behala); ask locally for the exact lane. - Naskarpur Sarbojanin: 20 min walk (834 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
Behala Bazar · Behala Chowrasta · Sakher Bazar
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near Taratala metro?
Behala Friends (12 min walk); Behala Club (17 min walk); Behala Young Men's Association (17 min walk); Naskarpur Sarbojanin (20 min walk).
How far is Behala Friends from Taratala?
About 504 m, roughly 12 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Behala Friends 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)