Pujo ParikramaOpen app66 Pally Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
66 Pally (৬৬ পল্লী) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata. A Kalighat-side theme puja that often has a social message. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Kalighat on the Blue Line, about 14 minutes' walk (588 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Kalighat Sanghasree, about 9 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Sardar Sankar Road, Kalighat, Kolkata 700026
- Area
- Lake Market & Kalighat (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, art installation
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Kalighat, Blue Line · 588 m, 14 min walk
- Autos
- Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More; Kalighat Metro Station ↔ Rashbehari More
- Coordinates
- 22.51500, 88.35120
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Kalighat Sanghasree: 9 min walk (361 m)
- Deshapriya Park: 11 min walk (450 m)
- Ballygunge Cultural Association: 12 min walk (484 m) · theme: Jojon
Food nearby
- The Daily: Tea, Coffee · 3 min walk
- Cheese Cherry Pineapple: Pizza, Coffee, Burger · 4 min walk
- Lake Mall Food Court: Biryani, Chinese, Desserts · 6 min walk
- tandor house: Meals · 6 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 293 m, 7 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- South City Mall · 1.8 km, 45 min walk · ₹50/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 405 m, 10 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 2.0 km, 48 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kalighat Police Station · 1.0 km, 25 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Lake Market & Kalighat
Ballygunge Cultural Association, Samaj Sebi Sangha, Shib Mandir Sarbojanin, Deshapriya Park, Tridhara Sammilani, Mudiali Club, Badamtala Ashar Sangha, Chetla Agrani Club
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit 66 Pally?
5–9 pm is the best slot. On Saptami, Ashtami and Navami the quietest window is 5–7 am; evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
How do I reach 66 Pally by metro?
Get off at Kalighat (Blue Line). It is about 588 m away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near 66 Pally?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 293 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near 66 Pally?
Within walking distance: The Daily (Tea, Coffee); Cheese Cherry Pineapple (Pizza, Coffee); Lake Mall Food Court (Biryani, Chinese).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at 66 Pally?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).