Pujo ParikramaOpen appIA Block Salt Lake Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
IA Block Salt Lake (আইএ 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 Stadium on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 19 minutes' walk (789 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to BJ Block Salt Lake, about 26 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Sector III, Bidhannagar 700097 (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 Stadium, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 789 m, 19 min walk
- Buses
- Bijan Bhavan: S-9 (6 min walk); Salt Lake Stadium: S-9 (11 min walk)
- Coordinates
- 22.57288, 88.41077 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- BJ Block Salt Lake: 26 min walk (1.1 km)
- Durga Pujo Ground: 35 min walk (1.4 km)
- EE Block Salt Lake: 38 min walk (1.5 km)
Food nearby
- Shiv Sai Hotel, South Indian Restaurant: Indian meals · 10 min walk
- Stadel Poolside Restaurant: Meals · 11 min walk
- Shiraz: Meals · 12 min walk
- Annapurna Sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · 12 min walk
Parking
- Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot) · 1.6 km, 38 min walk · ₹30–50
- City Centre 1 Parking · 1.8 km, 44 min walk · ₹40/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Columbia Asia Hospital · 215 m, 5 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Bidhannagar South Police Station · 425 m, 10 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, EE 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 IA 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 IA Block Salt Lake by metro?
Get off at Salt Lake Stadium (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 789 m away, roughly 19 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near IA Block Salt Lake?
The nearest listed parking is Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot), 1.6 km away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near IA Block Salt Lake?
Within walking distance: Shiv Sai Hotel, South Indian Restaurant (Indian meals); Stadel Poolside Restaurant (Meals); Shiraz (Meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at IA 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).