Pujo ParikramaOpen appChetla Agrani Club Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Chetla Agrani Club (চেতলা অগ্রণী ক্লাব) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata. Celebrity-studded inaugurations and blockbuster themes across Tolly Nullah. 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 22 minutes' walk (897 m). Plan about 25 minutes inside, then walk on to Alipore Sarbojanin, about 12 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Peary Mohan Roy Road, Alipore, Kolkata 700053
- Area
- Lake Market & Kalighat (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, blockbuster crowd-puller
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 am
- Time inside
- about 25 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Kalighat, Blue Line · 897 m, 22 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.51645, 88.33713
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Alipore Sarbojanin: 12 min walk (502 m) · theme: Ramayana: An Epic Woven in Time
- Badamtala Ashar Sangha: 18 min walk (741 m)
- Suruchi Sangha: 21 min walk (872 m) · theme: Utso
Food nearby
- Ikura - Flavours of Pan Asia: Chilli chicken · 6 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.2 km, 29 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- New Alipore Police-marked Street Parking · 1.9 km, 47 min walk · ₹30–50
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 856 m, 21 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 709 m, 17 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kalighat Police Station · 834 m, 20 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, Badamtala Ashar Sangha
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 | very crowded |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chetla Agrani Club?
5–9 am 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 Chetla Agrani Club by metro?
Get off at Kalighat (Blue Line). It is about 897 m away, roughly 22 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Chetla Agrani Club?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 1.2 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Chetla Agrani Club?
Within walking distance: Ikura - Flavours of Pan Asia (Chilli chicken).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Chetla Agrani Club?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).