Pujo ParikramaOpen appBally Deshbandhu Club Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Bally Deshbandhu Club (বালি দেশবন্ধু ক্লাব) is a Durga Puja pandal in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah, Kolkata. A well-known Bally puja. Pin is approximate (centre of Bally); ask locally for the lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Bally Ghat (Suburban) on the suburban line, about 18 minutes' walk (751 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Bally Pal Para Puja, about 6 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Bally 712258 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah (Howrah Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Bally Ghat (Suburban), suburban · 751 m, 18 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.64696, 88.34361 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bally Pal Para Puja: 6 min walk (259 m)
- Belur Math Durga Puja: 50 min walk (2.0 km) · theme: Traditional puja
Food nearby
No eateries listed within walking distance.
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Hospital: Uttarpara State General Hospital · 1.8 km, 44 min walk (emergency department)
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah
Kashipur durga utshab committee, Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin, Belur Math Durga Puja, Bally Pal Para Puja, Liluah Social Institution of Youth, IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden), Salkia 61 Pally Sarbojanin
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bally Deshbandhu Club?
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 Bally Deshbandhu Club by metro?
Get off at Bally Ghat (Suburban) (suburban). It is about 751 m away, roughly 18 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Bally Deshbandhu Club?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Bally Deshbandhu Club?
No eateries are listed within walking distance.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Bally Deshbandhu Club?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).