Kolkata Durga Puja Metro Guide 2023

 

Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, comes alive during the festive season of Durga Puja, a time when the city adorns itself with vibrant decorations and magnificent Thakur. This introduction serves as a guide for those who wish to immerse themselves in the grandeur of this celebration by exploring various metro stations and their adjacent Puja pandals. 

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Kolkata's Durga Puja is a spectacle like no other, with each Puja pandal vying to outshine the rest in artistic splendor and devotion. From the historical streets of North Kolkata to the tranquil south, the city's metro system is your ticket to witnessing the diverse and intricate artistry of Durga Puja. 

Join us as we embark on a journey to discover the most iconic Thakur at the heart of Kolkata's cultural extravaganza. Enjoy the magnificence, creativity, and sheer enthusiasm that make Durga Puja in Kolkata a one-of-a-kind experience.

Is the plan to get stuck in traffic and struggle to see Thakur idols by car every year fading away? Instead, this time, leave your car or bike behind and hop on the metro. To witness the grandeur of Kolkata's Thakur idols, there's no better way than the metro. Keep an eye on the metro route. Find out which station will lead you to which Thakur, making your Durga Puja experience more convenient and enjoyable.

Lets explore various metro stations and their nearby Puja pandals:

1. From the Shyambazar Metro station, you can visit Bagbazar, Shyam Square, Friends Union, and Jagat Mukherjee Park Puja pandals.

2. North Kolkata's famous Pujas near Shobhabazar Metro station include  Ahiritola, Beniatola, Kumartuli Park, Hatibagan Sarbojanin, North Tridhara, Nalin Sarkar Street, Nabin Palli, Sikdar Baghan, Atlas Club, Gauribari, Telengana Baghan, and Chalta Baghan during Durga Puja.

3. At Netaji Bhavan, you can witness Harish Park, 22 Palli, Padmapukur Youth Association, Padmapukur Barowari Samiti, Bhawanipur Durgotsav, 75 Palli, Sanghamitra, Maddox Square, 76 Palli, and Bhawanipur Swadhin Sangha.

4. At the Jatin Das Park Metro station, you can explore 23 Pally, Forward Club, Matrimandir, and Bakul Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsav.

5. At the Kalighat Metro Station, you'll find some of the most prominent Durga Puja celebrations. You can witness Thakur idols at Deshapriya Park, Sanghashree, Naboday Sangha, Badamtala, Samajsebi, Ballygunge Cultural Association, Ekdalia Evergreen, and Singhi Park.

6. If you head to Rabindra Sarobar, you can see Nabapalli Sangha, Suruchi Sangha, Mudiyaali, and Tarun Sangha's Puja.

7. At Tollygunge or Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Metro station, explore Ashoknagar, Ajay Sanghati, Barisha Club, Palli Unnayan Samiti, Purbaputiary Club, 41 Palli Club, and Haridevpur Pujas.

8. From the Netaji Metro station, don't miss Palli Unnayan Samiti and Netajinagar Sarbojanin Durgotsav.

9. Another immensely popular Durga Puja in Kolkata is Udayon Sangha. To witness this Puja, you need to head to the Geetanjali Metro Station.

10. Near the Damdam metro station, you'll find two prominent Durga Puja pandals. You can explore the Chowddar Palli Sarbojanin and Sinthi Sarbojanin Pujas.

11. At Belgachhia, you can explore a series of Durga Puja pandals, including the Metro Railway Residential Complex, Belgachhia Sarbojanin, Tala Park Pratyay, Natun Palli Prodip Sangha, Lake Town Association, Bharat Chakra, Sri Bhumi, and Damdam Park.

12. When you visit Girish Park, you can witness Bedon Street, Kashi Bose Lane, Shimla Vyayam Samiti, Vivekananda Sporting, and Pathuri Ghata Pancher Palli.

13. At MG Road, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station, you'll find Chorbagan Sarbojanin, Mohammad Ali Park, College Square, and Sealdah Railway Athletic Club.

14. Near the Central Metro Station, you'll find two significant Durga Puja pandals. You can explore Santosh Mitra Square and Subodh Mallik Square.

Please note that these are just a few of the prominent Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata, and there are many more to explore throughout the city during the festival. Enjoy your Puja hopping!