Pujo ParikramaOpen appFD Block Salt Lake Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
FD Block Salt Lake (এফডি ব্লক, সল্টলেক) is a Durga Puja pandal in Salt Lake, Kolkata. Salt Lake's biggest crowd puller, with a grand idol and a full-blown mela. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is City Centre on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 6 minutes' walk (230 m). Plan about 25 minutes inside, then walk on to AE Block Salt Lake, about 14 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Gond art
A walk through the world of Gond tribal art, as a large 3D installation. As reported by millenniumpost.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Gond art
- Address
- 2nd Cross Road, EC Block, Sector I, Bidhannagar 700064
- Area
- Salt Lake (East Kolkata)
- Known for
- traditional idol, grand scale, light work
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 25 minutes
- Nearest metro
- City Centre, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 230 m, 6 min walk
- Autos
- Ultadanga ↔ Karunamoyee
- Coordinates
- 22.58780, 88.41000
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- AE Block Salt Lake: 14 min walk (589 m)
- Durga Pujo Ground: 18 min walk (724 m)
- BJ Block Salt Lake: 24 min walk (975 m)
Food nearby
- City Centre 1 Food Court: Biryani, Chinese, Desserts · 5 min walk
- The Fat Monk: Sandwich, Chilli chicken, Thai · 5 min walk
- Afraa: Meals · 6 min walk
- 6 Ballygunge Place: Meals · 7 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 252 m, 6 min walk · ₹40/hr
- Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot) · 648 m, 16 min walk · ₹30–50
Help nearby
- Hospital: Anandalok Hospital, Salt Lake City · 1.4 km, 34 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: BIdhannagar North Police Station · 925 m, 23 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Salt Lake
BJ Block Salt Lake, AE Block Salt Lake, CK Block Salt Lake, EE Block Salt Lake, IA Block Salt Lake, Durga Pujo Ground
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 FD Block Salt Lake?
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 FD Block Salt Lake by metro?
Get off at City Centre (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 230 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near FD Block Salt Lake?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 252 m away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near FD Block Salt Lake?
Within walking distance: City Centre 1 Food Court (Biryani, Chinese); The Fat Monk (Sandwich, Chilli chicken); Afraa (Meals).
What is the 2026 theme at FD Block Salt Lake?
Gond art. A walk through the world of Gond tribal art, as a large 3D installation. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at FD Block Salt Lake?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).