Pujo ParikramaOpen appKalighat Sanghasree Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kalighat Sanghasree (কালীঘাট সংঘশ্রী) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Lake Market. Pin is approximate (centre of Kalighat); 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 Kalighat on the Blue Line, about 6 minutes' walk (257 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to 66 Pally, about 9 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Kalighat, Kolkata 700026 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Lake Market & Kalighat (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Kalighat, Blue Line · 257 m, 6 min walk
- Autos
- Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More; Kalighat Metro Station ↔ Rashbehari More
- Coordinates
- 22.51533, 88.34771 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- 66 Pally: 9 min walk (361 m)
- Badamtala Ashar Sangha: 11 min walk (464 m)
- 64 Pally Durga Pujo: 14 min walk (587 m)
Food nearby
- Suchali's Artisan Bakehouse: Mishti, Sandesh · 1 min walk
- tandor house: Meals · 3 min walk
- Radu Babu's: Tea, Coffee · 3 min walk
- Prema Vilas: Meals · 6 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 175 m, 4 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 708 m, 17 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 1.6 km, 40 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kalighat Police Station · 747 m, 18 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Lake Market & Kalighat
Ballygunge Cultural Association, Samaj Sebi Sangha, Shib Mandir Sarbojanin, Deshapriya Park, Tridhara Sammilani, 66 Pally, Mudiali Club, Badamtala Ashar Sangha
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 Kalighat Sanghasree?
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 Kalighat Sanghasree by metro?
Get off at Kalighat (Blue Line). It is about 257 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Kalighat Sanghasree?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 175 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Kalighat Sanghasree?
Within walking distance: Suchali's Artisan Bakehouse (Mishti, Sandesh); tandor house (Meals); Radu Babu's (Tea, Coffee).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kalighat Sanghasree?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).