Pujo ParikramaOpen appBehala Notun Dal Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Behala Notun Dal (বেহালা নতুন দল) is a Durga Puja pandal in Behala & New Alipore, Kolkata. Art-led theme pujas with strong craft work. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Behala Bazar on the Purple Line, about 2 minutes' walk (96 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Behala Young Men's Association, about 14 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Ay Aaro Bendhe Bendhe Thaki
আয় আরও বেঁধে বেঁধে থাকি. Holding together while life pulls people apart; the title is a Shankha Ghosh poem. As reported by culturetoday.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Ay Aaro Bendhe Bendhe Thaki (আয় আরও বেঁধে বেঁধে থাকি)
- Address
- Behala, Kolkata 700034
- Area
- Behala & New Alipore (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
- Behala Bazar, Purple Line · 96 m, 2 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.49850, 88.31650
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Behala Young Men's Association: 14 min walk (570 m) · theme: Chhuti
- Behala Sahajatri: 14 min walk (577 m)
- Behala Friends: 14 min walk (593 m)
Food nearby
- Panna Sweets: Indian meals · 2 min walk
- Haji Saheb: Meals · 4 min walk
- Behala Chowrasta Stalls: Moghlai paratha, Rolls, Mishti · 4 min walk
- Eatelicious: Tea, Coffee · 12 min walk
Parking
- Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line) · 725 m, 18 min walk · ₹20–40
Help nearby
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 2.2 km, 54 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Behala Thana · 615 m, 15 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 Friends, Behala Sahajatri, Barisha Club, Behala Ajeya Sanghati, Behala Club, 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 | 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 Behala Notun Dal?
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 Notun Dal by metro?
Get off at Behala Bazar (Purple Line). It is about 96 m away, roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Behala Notun Dal?
The nearest listed parking is Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line), 725 m away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Behala Notun Dal?
Within walking distance: Panna Sweets (Indian meals); Haji Saheb (Meals); Behala Chowrasta Stalls (Moghlai paratha, Rolls).
What is the 2026 theme at Behala Notun Dal?
Ay Aaro Bendhe Bendhe Thaki (আয় আরও বেঁধে বেঁধে থাকি). Holding together while life pulls people apart; the title is a Shankha Ghosh poem. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Behala Notun Dal?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).