Pujo ParikramaOpen appDakshindari Youths Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Dakshindari Youths (দক্ষিণদাঁড়ি ইয়ুথস) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Town & Dum Dum, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Dum Dum. Pin is approximate (centre of Dakshindari Road); ask locally for the exact lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). There is no metro within walking distance: the nearest station, City Centre, is 1.6 km away, so take an auto, bus or cab. Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Sreebhumi Sporting Club, about 7 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Dakshindari, AC Block, Lake Town, South Dumdum 700089 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Lake Town & Dum Dum (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- City Centre, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 1.6 km (too far to walk: take an auto, bus or cab)
- Autos
- Lake Town ↔ Ultadanga
- Coordinates
- 22.59987, 88.40088 (approximate)
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Sreebhumi Sporting Club: 7 min walk (293 m) · theme: Hawa Mahal
- Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda: 15 min walk (635 m)
- Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association: 21 min walk (870 m)
Food nearby
- Lake Town Footbridge Stalls: Phuchka, Chowmein, Rolls · 10 min walk
- Sharma Snacks: Rolls, Snacks · 13 min walk
- Mio Amore: Mishti, Sandesh · 13 min walk
- Rose: Meals · 14 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 1.4 km, 35 min walk · ₹40/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 714 m, 17 min walk
- Hospital: North City Hospital Emergency Unit · 1.5 km, 36 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Ultadanga traffic guard · 1.3 km, 32 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Lake Town & Dum Dum
Sreebhumi Sporting Club, Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda, Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra, Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha, Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin, Dum Dum Park Tarun Dal, Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dakshindari Youths?
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 Dakshindari Youths by metro?
There is no metro within walking distance. The nearest station is City Centre (Green Line (East–West Metro)), 1.6 km away; take an auto, bus or cab from there.
Where can I park near Dakshindari Youths?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 1.4 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Dakshindari Youths?
Within walking distance: Lake Town Footbridge Stalls (Phuchka, Chowmein); Sharma Snacks (Rolls, Snacks); Mio Amore (Mishti, Sandesh).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Dakshindari Youths?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).