Salt Lake CE Block Welfare Association Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Salt Lake CE Block Welfare Association (সল্টলেক সি ই ব্লক ওয়েলফেয়ার অ্যাসোসিয়েশন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Salt Lake, Kolkata. A puja in Salt Lake. Pin is approximate (centre of CE 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 Central Park on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 12 minutes' walk (494 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to AE Block Salt Lake, about 7 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- CE 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
- Central Park, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 494 m, 12 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.59443, 88.41344 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- AE Block Salt Lake: 7 min walk (271 m)
- FD Block Salt Lake: 20 min walk (818 m) · theme: Gond art
- Salt Lake BC Block Residents' Association: 23 min walk (926 m)
Food nearby
- Oudh 1590: Mughlai paratha · 7 min walk
- 6 Ballygunge Place: Meals · 15 min walk
- Momo I Am: Chilli chicken · 17 min walk
- The Fat Monk: Sandwich, Chilli chicken, Thai · 18 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 853 m, 21 min walk · ₹40/hr
- Central Park Salt Lake (Puja Lot) · 974 m, 24 min walk · ₹30–50
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 909 m, 22 min walk
- Hospital: Anandalok Hospital, Salt Lake City · 1.5 km, 36 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: BIdhannagar North Police Station · 549 m, 13 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 CE Block Welfare 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 CE Block Welfare Association by metro?
Get off at Central Park (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 494 m away, roughly 12 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Salt Lake CE Block Welfare Association?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 853 m away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Salt Lake CE Block Welfare Association?
Within walking distance: Oudh 1590 (Mughlai paratha); 6 Ballygunge Place (Meals); Momo I Am (Chilli chicken).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Salt Lake CE Block Welfare Association?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).