Pujo ParikramaOpen appBehala Club Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Behala Club (বেহালা ক্লাব) is a Durga Puja pandal in Behala & New Alipore, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Behala. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Taratala on the Purple Line, about 17 minutes' walk (677 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Naskarpur Sarbojanin, about 7 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Tel
তেল. 'Oil': leaders' tussles over oil, and people's endless struggle for it. Artist: Pradip Das. As reported by sangbadpratidin.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Tel (তেল)
- Address
- Banamali Naskar Road, Behala, Kolkata 700060
- Area
- Behala & New Alipore (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Taratala, Purple Line · 677 m, 17 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.50537, 88.31428
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Naskarpur Sarbojanin: 7 min walk (282 m)
- Behala Friends: 12 min walk (480 m)
- Behala Notun Dal: 19 min walk (797 m) · theme: Ay Aaro Bendhe Bendhe Thaki
Food nearby
- Haji Saheb: Meals · 17 min walk
- Eatelicious: Tea, Coffee · 18 min walk
- Panna Sweets: Indian meals · 18 min walk
Parking
- Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line) · 1.5 km, 37 min walk · ₹20–40
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 872 m, 21 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 2.0 km, 49 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Behala Thana · 526 m, 13 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Behala & New Alipore
Suruchi Sangha, Behala Notun Dal, Behala Friends, Behala Sahajatri, Barisha Club, Behala Ajeya Sanghati, Naskarpur Sarbojanin, Bakultala 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 Behala 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 Behala Club by metro?
Get off at Taratala (Purple Line). It is about 677 m away, roughly 17 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Behala Club?
The nearest listed parking is Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line), 1.5 km away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Behala Club?
Within walking distance: Haji Saheb (Meals); Eatelicious (Tea, Coffee); Panna Sweets (Indian meals).
What is the 2026 theme at Behala Club?
Tel (তেল). 'Oil': leaders' tussles over oil, and people's endless struggle for it. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Behala Club?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).