Pujo ParikramaOpen appEE Block Salt Lake Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
EE Block Salt Lake (ইই ব্লক সল্টলেক) is a Durga Puja pandal in Salt Lake, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Salt Lake. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Salt Lake Sector V on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 14 minutes' walk (565 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to CK Block Salt Lake, about 18 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- EE Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar 700091 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Salt Lake (East Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Salt Lake Sector V, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 565 m, 14 min walk
- Autos
- Ultadanga ↔ Karunamoyee
- Coordinates
- 22.58012, 88.42366 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- CK Block Salt Lake: 18 min walk (719 m)
- BJ Block Salt Lake: 19 min walk (792 m)
- IA Block Salt Lake: 38 min walk (1.5 km)
Food nearby
- Swastineer Canteen: Chilli chicken, Indian meals · 4 min walk
- Blue Plum: Chilli chicken, Indian meals, Coffee · 4 min walk
- BB's: Meals · 10 min walk
Parking
- Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot) · 1.0 km, 25 min walk · ₹30–50
- City Centre 1 Parking · 1.9 km, 46 min walk · ₹40/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Anandalok Hospital, Salt Lake City · 521 m, 13 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Sector - V Police Station · 738 m, 18 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Salt Lake
FD Block Salt Lake, BJ Block Salt Lake, AE Block Salt Lake, CK 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 | 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 EE 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 EE Block Salt Lake by metro?
Get off at Salt Lake Sector V (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 565 m away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near EE Block Salt Lake?
The nearest listed parking is Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot), 1.0 km away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near EE Block Salt Lake?
Within walking distance: Swastineer Canteen (Chilli chicken, Indian meals); Blue Plum (Chilli chicken, Indian meals); BB's (Meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at EE 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).