Pujo ParikramaOpen appTollygunge Santi Pally Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Tollygunge Santi Pally (টালিগঞ্জ শান্তিপল্লী) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Lake Market. Pin is approximate (centre of Tollygunge); 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 Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on the Blue Line, about 11 minutes' walk (431 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Mudiali Club, about 31 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Tollygunge, Kolkata 700033 (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
- Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, Blue Line · 431 m, 11 min walk
- Buses
- Prince Anwar Shah Road: V9 (7 min walk); Tollygunj Metro: V9 (11 min walk)
- Autos
- Tollygunge Phari ↔ Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand; Behala Chowrasta ↔ Tollygunge Phari
- Coordinates
- 22.49864, 88.34539 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Mudiali Club: 31 min walk (1.3 km)
- Lake Gardens Peoples Association: 33 min walk (1.4 km) · theme: Srijaney – Gaurab Sanyukta
- Sanghati Puja Samiti: 37 min walk (1.5 km)
Food nearby
- New Alipore Puja Stalls: Fish fry, Egg devil, Phuchka · 11 min walk
Parking
- New Alipore Police-marked Street Parking · 760 m, 19 min walk · ₹30–50
- South City Mall · 1.7 km, 42 min walk · ₹50/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 760 m, 19 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 2.0 km, 48 min walk (emergency department)
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 Tollygunge Santi 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 Tollygunge Santi Pally by metro?
Get off at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar (Blue Line). It is about 431 m away, roughly 11 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Tollygunge Santi Pally?
The nearest listed parking is New Alipore Police-marked Street Parking, 760 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Tollygunge Santi Pally?
Within walking distance: New Alipore Puja Stalls (Fish fry, Egg devil).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Tollygunge Santi Pally?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).