Pujo ParikramaOpen appSalt Lake BC Block Residents' Association Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association (সল্টলেক বি সি ব্লক রেসিডেন্টস অ্যাসোসিয়েশন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Salt Lake, Kolkata. A puja in Salt Lake. Pin is approximate (centre of BC Block); ask locally for the exact lane. 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 18 minutes' walk (722 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Sreebhumi Sporting Club, about 16 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- BC Block, Sector I, Bidhannagar 700064 (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
- City Centre, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 722 m, 18 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.59284, 88.40459 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Sreebhumi Sporting Club: 16 min walk (659 m) · theme: Hawa Mahal
- Salt Lake CA Block Durgotsav Committee: 18 min walk (746 m)
- FD Block Salt Lake: 19 min walk (789 m) · theme: Gond art
Food nearby
- Momo I Am: Chilli chicken · 11 min walk
- 6 Ballygunge Place: Meals · 14 min walk
- The Fat Monk: Sandwich, Chilli chicken, Thai · 14 min walk
- Annapurna sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · 15 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 557 m, 14 min walk · ₹40/hr
- Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot) · 1.4 km, 34 min walk · ₹30–50
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 935 m, 23 min walk
- Hospital: North City Hospital Emergency Unit · 1.2 km, 30 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Ultadanga traffic guard · 1.0 km, 26 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, IA Block Salt Lake, Durga Pujo Ground, Salt Lake EC Block Residents' Association
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 Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association?
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 Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association by metro?
Get off at City Centre (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 722 m away, roughly 18 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 557 m away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association?
Within walking distance: Momo I Am (Chilli chicken); 6 Ballygunge Place (Meals); The Fat Monk (Sandwich, Chilli chicken).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).