Pujo ParikramaOpen appAE Block Salt Lake Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
AE Block Salt Lake (এই ব্লক, সল্টলেক) is a Durga Puja pandal in Salt Lake, Kolkata. A relaxed block puja that's good for families. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Central Park on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 7 minutes' walk (276 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to FD Block Salt Lake, about 14 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- CE Block, Sector I, Bidhannagar 700064
- Area
- Salt Lake (East Kolkata)
- Known for
- traditional idol
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 12–5 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Central Park, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 276 m, 7 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.59200, 88.41350
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- FD Block Salt Lake: 14 min walk (589 m) · theme: Gond art
- BJ Block Salt Lake: 30 min walk (1.2 km)
- Durga Pujo Ground: 32 min walk (1.3 km)
Food nearby
- Oudh 1590: Mughlai paratha · 4 min walk
- 6 Ballygunge Place: Meals · 12 min walk
- The Fat Monk: Sandwich, Chilli chicken, Thai · 13 min walk
- Momo I Am: Chilli chicken · 14 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 685 m, 17 min walk · ₹40/hr
- Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot) · 715 m, 17 min walk · ₹30–50
Help nearby
- Hospital: Anandalok Hospital, Salt Lake City · 1.3 km, 31 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: BIdhannagar North Police Station · 456 m, 11 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Salt Lake
FD Block Salt Lake, BJ Block Salt Lake, CK Block Salt Lake, EE Block Salt Lake, IA Block Salt Lake, Durga Pujo Ground
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit AE Block Salt Lake?
12–5 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 AE Block Salt Lake by metro?
Get off at Central Park (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 276 m away, roughly 7 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near AE Block Salt Lake?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 685 m away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near AE Block Salt Lake?
Within walking distance: Oudh 1590 (Mughlai paratha); 6 Ballygunge Place (Meals); The Fat Monk (Sandwich, Chilli chicken).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at AE Block Salt Lake?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).