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North & Central Kolkata Durga Puja 2025 Pandal Hopping

In our previous blog, we discussed and gave you a complete itinerary of South Kolkata durga puja pandal hopping itinerary. If you have not read that yet, then please click on the link to read more. In this blog we will give you a complete itinerary of North & Central Kolkata Durga Puja 2025 Pandal hopping itinerary.

This year, Durga Puja will be celebrated from 28 September till October 2nd 2025. While Durga Puja is celebrated all around the world, no one does it better and with the same energy and enthusiasm as it is been done in the city of Kolkata in India. This is that time of the year again, when Kolkata comes to a standstill and welcomes their daughter, Maa Durga into their homes and lives.

This blog will be about North & Central Kolkata Durga Puja, we will focus more on Barowari puja or Puja common and open for all.

Pandals

Kolkata has made its name for organising grand puja pandals used for housing idols of Maa Durga. The grand festival has reached its new heights because they have been inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for UNESCO quite recently.

We have listed down 17 top Durga puja pandals for you to visit in a day or can break into two days. This itinerary can also be followed in years to come as well as we have considered the quickest communication route to move from one pandal to another. The traffic in this time of the year gets quite crazy, so if you get stuck, your chances of visiting all the pandals will be lesser.

Route

The route and the pandals that we have decided to cover is something like this and can be visited serially as well.

  • College Square (Include Sealdah Railway Athletic Club)
  • Chorbagan Sarbajanin
  • Chaltabagan Lohapatty
  • Nalin Sarkar Street
  • Hatibagan Sarbajanin
  • Kashi Bose Lane
  • Sovabajar Rajbari
  • Ahiritola Sarbajanin
  • Kumartuli park & Kumartuli Sarbajanin
  • Jagat Mukherjee Park
  • Bagbajar Sarbajanin
  • Tala Barowari
  • Tala Pratyay
  • DakshinPara
  • Arjunpur Amra Sobai Club
  • Dum Dum Park (Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin, Bharat Chakra & Tarun dol)
  • Sreebhumi Sporting Club

As per our analysis this is to be one of the quickest routes to take if you want to cover all 17 in one day.

For North & Central Kolkata Durga Puja pandal hopping, we want to start from College Square which you can easily access from both metro and train. For metro you can get down in MG Road and walk straight towards College street or take a train and get down in Sealdah and walk up to College Square. Once that is done, follow the route of pandals provided above to complete the list in one day only.

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College Square (Include Sealdah Railway Athletic Club)

If you are coming by train would advise you to get down in Sealdah railway station. Once you get down just walk 100 metres to visit Sealdah Railway Athletic Club Durga Puja.

Sealdah Railway Athletic Club is one of the oldest Durga pujas, which was established in the year 1947. This year they are celebrating their 78th year with theme as Bundesverwaltungsgericht (Federal court of Germany). Once done, walk straight towards College Square Puja pandal which is not far away from Sealdah.

But if you are coming by metro then get down in MG Road, take an auto to go to Bata shop and walk for 10 minutes to enter the Puja premises.

College Square’s 2025 theme is Angkor Wat, showcasing the majestic beauty of the Cambodian temple through intricate designs and dazzling lakeside reflections, enhanced by Chandernagore’s signature lighting.

College Square 2018

Chorbagan Sarbojonin

Once you are done visiting College Square, take the road which goes towards Thanthania Kali Bari from College street and continue walking. Just beside the Kali Mandir, take Muktaram Babu street and walk straight towards Chorbagan Sarbajanin. You would easily spot sign boards there.

In 2025, Chorbagan Sarbojanin embraces “Srotoswini” — a theme that flows like time itself. Conceptualized by Subrata Mridha, the pandal features Maa Durga afloat on a boat, symbolizing tradition navigating the tides of change.. Adorned with ancient and modern clocks, the space becomes a living timeline, where heritage and progress meet in quiet harmony.

Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja

Once done, come back near Thanthania kali mandir or go towards Central Avenue whichever is closer. Take any bus, cab which goes towards Maniktala crossing. On the way get down at Chaltabagan Stoppage to visit the pandal.

Chaltabagan Durga Puja 2025 celebrates Bengali pride with the theme “Ami Banglai Bolchi” (I Speak in Bengali). The pandal explores the journey of the Bengali language, its cultural roots, and milestones like the Language Movement, while evoking nostalgia through classics like Barnaparichoy.

2021

Nalin Sarkar Street

Once done with Chaltabagan take a bus and get down in Maniktala, take another bus to continue to the APC Road and get down near Khanna crossing or the next stop after Khanna Crossing to view this Pandal. Not sure where the entry gates will be this time around hence just ask around after getting down.

Nalin Sarkar Street Durga Puja 2025 theme is “Rupantar” (Transformation), celebrating women’s empowerment and evolving roles in society. The pandal, designed by Sanatan Dinda, features bold artistic elements like an 18-handed Durga idol, symbolizing strength and progress.

Hatibagan Sarbajanin

Once done walk straight towards Hatibagan more taking the Khanna crossing and you would arrive to Hatibagan Sarbajanin.

Hatibagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2025 theme is “Atho Ghat Kotha” (Stories of the Ghats), celebrating the cultural legacy of Kolkata’s Ganga ghats. The pandal, featuring a 22-ft hand-painted canvas by French artist Thomas Henriot, blends nostalgia with art to revive the fading charm of these historic riverfronts.

2021

Kashi Bose Lane

Take the Hatibagan Road and walk towards Khudiram College, the road which leads to Scottish Church School to arrive Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja.

Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja 2025 pays homage to iconic Bengali author Leela Majumdar, bringing her timeless stories to life through immersive décor and artistic installations. The theme blends literature, nostalgia, and creativity, offering visitors a journey into the world of Bengali classics.

Sovabajar Rajbari

From Kashi Bose lane, head towards Central Avenue. Take any bus, auto to reach there and from central Avenue head towards Sovabajar near Seth Anandaram Jaipuria College.

Just beside it go straight towards Raja Naba Krishna Street to go to Sovabajar Rajbari Durga Puja. There are two durga pujas opposite to each other. This puja is celebrating their 268 years, and was started by none other than Raja Nabakrishna Deb. 

It is known that Raja Nabakrishna Deb started the first Bonedi or Family durga puja in the year 1757 that of Sovabajar Rajbari.

Ahiritola Sarbajanin

Once done, cross the road and walk up further to head towards BK Paul Avenue. Taken an auto or bus as available and head straight towards Ahiritola Sarbajanin.

Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2025 embraces the theme “Prabaha” (Flow), symbolizing the eternal stream of life and truth. The pandal uses fluid designs, dynamic lighting, and cultural motifs to reflect continuity and change, blending tradition with modern artistry.

2019

Kumartuli park

Come back towards BK Paul Avenue juntion and continue towards Rabindra Sarani to head towards Kumartuli Park.

This puja is housed in one of oldest areas of North Kolkata and the pandal is known for being crafted by some of the best artists. Most of the idols of Kolkata are created in the Kumartuli area only.

Kumartuli Park Durga Puja 2025 celebrates the theme “Eternal Craftsmanship – Hands of Heritage”, honoring the artisans of Kumartuli. The pandal resembles a giant workshop with bamboo and straw structures, glowing hands, and a 16-foot idol mid-creation, offering an immersive tribute to the timeless art of idol-making.

Jagat Mukherjee Park

After Kumartuli Park walk around 600 metres towards Jatindra Mohan Avenue or Central Avenue and you would get Jagat Mukherjee Park Durga Puja just on the main road itself.

Jagat Mukherjee Park Durga Puja 2025 explores the theme “Artificial Intelligence: Boon or Bane”, depicting a futuristic world where humans and robots coexist. The pandal, designed like a time machine, uses robotic elements and digital art to question technology’s impact, while Maa Durga symbolizes the triumph of human values over AI’s dominance.

2021

Bagbajar Sarbajanin

Take a bus from main road and head straight towards Bagbajar St. Follow the directions towards one of the oldest durga Puja of Kolkata to reach there.

Bagbajar was the first Barowari or Public Durga Puja pandal that was not made in an aristocrat’s or Zamindar’s house. This Durga Puja still attracts the most number of visitors in the city. At Bagbazar, you can enjoy traditional Durga Puja practices that takes us back to old times and traditions. They also organize a big Mela or carnival where visitors can ride amusement rides as well.

Tala Barowari

From Bagbajar, head towards Shyambajar more and continue towards BT Road to get down near Tala Bridge.The Tala Barowari puja is located there.

They completed 105 years of their Durga Puja this year. Tala Barowari Durga Puja 2025 marks its 105th year with the theme “Madhusadan,” inspired by the traditional Indian folk art of Madhubani.

Tala Pratyay

If you are done with Tala Barowari head back towards Shyambajar more and take the road which goes towards RG Kar and Belgachia. You would get plenty of buses and auto to take you directly to Tala Pratyay Durga Puja.

This puja used to receive awards every year however from the last 2 to 3 years its been a downfall for them.

This year their theme is “Bij Angan” (Seed Courtyard), conceptualized by Bhabotosh Sutar. The pandal symbolizes growth and sustainability, blending nature-inspired art with eco-friendly design to promote environmental consciousness..

Dakshinpara Durgotsav

From Tala Pratyay take a taxi or bus to get down near Shyamnagar in Jessore Road, take a rickshaw or walk to go to Dakshinpara.

Dakshinpara Durgotsav, founded around 2010–2012, has quickly become one of North Kolkata’s most talked-about creative pandals, known for bold artistry, modern themes, and strong appeal among locals and city-wide pandal hoppers.
This year the theme is “Probahi” (Flowing), designed by Debashis Barui. The pandal features kinetic elements like moving bells and flowing liquid effects, creating a dynamic experience that blends tradition with modern artistry.

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Arjunpur Amra Sobai Club

From Dakshinpara take a bus to go near Nagerbajar to enter Arjunpur Amra sobai club. You can enter from VIP road too.

Amra Sobai Arjunpur 2025 | Theme: “Mukho Mukhi” (Face to Face). A stunning play of reflections, kinetic art, and stainless steel—where devotion meets self-discovery.

Founded in 1973, the club has become a major name in North Kolkata’s Durga Puja circuit, known for art-driven, socially conscious themes.

Source – India Blooms

Dum Dum Park (Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin, Bharat Chakra & Tarun dol)

Once you are done, take the Jessore Road and head straight towards Dum Dum Park area.

There are mainly 3 puja pandals back to back in this region and all portray beautiful pandals every year. Tarun Dol, Bharat Chakra and Dum Dum Park Sarbajanin. You can complete all 3 in one go in this area.

Once done take the VIP Road and get down near Sreebhumi stoppage.

Sreebhumi Sporting Club

The club which broke all records in the last few years and attracted the highest crowd ever recorded. The Authorities literally had to shut down pandal visit because of the enormous amount of crowd that got gathered for its theme few years back “Burj Khalifa”.

Well this year is no different. People are flocking towards it from the very first day of opening which happened more than a week before the actual puja dates.

Sreebhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja 2025 draws inspiration from the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Jersey, USA, with the design led by renowned artist Subrata Gangopadhyay. It remains one of Kolkata’s most visited and celebrated pandals every year.

Conclusion

If you are coming or staying back in Kolkata you can follow our itinerary to view the best North & Central Kolkata Durga Puja pandals. This is definitely not the ultimate list of pandals, as we will list down plenty of other names as well which you can also visit.

We wanted to customize the North & Central Kolkata Durga Puja pandals sequentially so that the communication and the connectivity is better. If you are planning to go out of the city during this time around check our Blogs section to know more about travel itineraries. Do like share and subscribe to our website.

  1. Md. Ali Park
  2. Santosh Mitra Square
  3. Shimla Byam Samiti
  4. Salt Lake FD Block
  5. Lake Town Adhibasi Brindo
  6. Kankurgachi Mitali Sangha
  7. Telengabagan
  8. Sealdah Railway Athletic Club
  9. Kankurgachi Yuvak Brindo
  10. Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durgotsov

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