Pujo ParikramaOpen appBadamtala Ashar Sangha Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Badamtala Ashar Sangha (বাদামতলা আষাঢ় সংঘ) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata. A theme favourite, usually built from unusual materials. 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 5 minutes' walk (208 m). Plan about 25 minutes inside, then walk on to 64 Pally Durga Pujo, about 11 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Nepal Battacharjee Street, Kalighat, Kolkata 700026
- Area
- Lake Market & Kalighat (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, art installation
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 25 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Kalighat, Blue Line · 208 m, 5 min walk
- Autos
- Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More; Kalighat Metro Station ↔ Rashbehari More
- Coordinates
- 22.51793, 88.34417
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- 64 Pally Durga Pujo: 11 min walk (450 m)
- Kalighat Sanghasree: 11 min walk (464 m)
- Chetla Agrani Club: 18 min walk (741 m)
Food nearby
- Apanjan: Rolls, Snacks · 5 min walk
- Radu Babu's: Tea, Coffee · 11 min walk
- Prema Vilas: Meals · 12 min walk
- Suchali's Artisan Bakehouse: Mishti, Sandesh · 12 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 507 m, 12 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 498 m, 12 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 1.4 km, 34 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kalighat Police Station · 336 m, 8 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, 66 Pally, Mudiali Club, 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 Badamtala Ashar Sangha?
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 Badamtala Ashar Sangha by metro?
Get off at Kalighat (Blue Line). It is about 208 m away, roughly 5 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Badamtala Ashar Sangha?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 507 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Badamtala Ashar Sangha?
Within walking distance: Apanjan (Rolls, Snacks); Radu Babu's (Tea, Coffee); Prema Vilas (Meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Badamtala Ashar Sangha?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).