Pujo ParikramaOpen appSantoshpur Lake Pally Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Santoshpur Lake Pally (সন্তোষপুর লেক পল্লী) is a Durga Puja pandal in Jadavpur & Santoshpur, Kolkata. A well-known theme puja in Santoshpur. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Satyajit Ray on the Orange Line, about 29 minutes' walk (1.2 km). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Santoshpur Trikon Park, about 13 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Baghajatin, Kolkata 700075 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Jadavpur & Santoshpur (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Satyajit Ray, Orange Line · 1.2 km, 29 min walk
- Buses
- Santoshpur Lake Pally Bus Stop: S-9 (2 min walk); Santoshpur Modern Girls School: S-9 (6 min walk); Santoshpur Bot Tala: S-9 (11 min walk)
- Coordinates
- 22.49143, 88.38369 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Santoshpur Trikon Park: 13 min walk (535 m)
- Rabindra Pally Sarbojanin: 24 min walk (998 m)
- Madhya Garfa Sarbojanin: 31 min walk (1.3 km)
Food nearby
- Banzara A. C. Restaurant: Chilli chicken, Indian meals · 36 min walk
- Sitala Cafe: Tea, Coffee · 37 min walk
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Hospital: Peerless Hospital and B.K.Roy Research Center · 1.6 km, 38 min walk (emergency department)
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Jadavpur & Santoshpur
Madhya Garfa Sarbojanin, Shahidnagar Sarbojanin, Mukundapur Sarbojanin, Poddar Nagar Sarbojanin, Rabindra Pally Sarbojanin, Selimpur Pally, Santoshpur Trikon Park, Kendua Shanti Sangha
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santoshpur Lake Pally?
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 Santoshpur Lake Pally by metro?
Get off at Satyajit Ray (Orange Line). It is about 1.2 km away, roughly 29 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Santoshpur Lake Pally?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Santoshpur Lake Pally?
Within walking distance: Banzara A. C. Restaurant (Chilli chicken, Indian meals); Sitala Cafe (Tea, Coffee).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Santoshpur Lake Pally?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).