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South Kolkata Durga Puja 2025 Pandal Hopping

If you are in Kolkata during Durga Puja and want to know about South Kolkata Durga Puja 2025 Pandals to hop on, then this blog is for you.

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.

History

We can find some inscriptions which takes us back to 16th century, where it is mentioned about the grand celebration of Durga puja by the Zamindars of West Bengal. Different inscriptions talk about different kings and Zamindars who celebrated the Durga puja in a different way altogether.

Although the Durga Puja celebration is much more older than that, but if we talk about our history books we can start from 16th century safely as we have more relevant information about it in the books from this period onwards compared to the past ones.

The household Durga Pujas of Kolkata are also known as Bonedi Bari Puja. The Bonedi Barir Durga Puja in Kolkata is more of an emotion dedicated specially for the family members. The Boendo Bariri Pujo (Puja in the house of zamindars) still remains a custom in Bengal. The bigger households used to place the idol in their courtyards of their palaces for people to come and pray to the Goddess Durga and it still continues as a tradition in most part of the city and state. But in this blog about South Kolkata Durga Puja, we will focus more on Barowari puja or Puja common and open for all.

If you want to know more about this grand festival click on the link to know more.

Pandals

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

So if you are in town and planning to do a little bit of pandal hopping we will help you out. We will divide the blog into two parts, one for South Kolkata and the other North & Central Kolkata

We have listed down top Durga puja pandals in 2025 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.

  • Suruchi Sangha
  • Chetla agrani
  • Badmtala Ashar Sangha
  • 66 pally & Nepal Bhattacharjee Street
  • Mudiali Club
  • Shiv Mandir Sarbajanin
  • Deshapriya park
  • Tridhara Sammilani
  • Ballygunge Cultural & Samaj Sebi
  • Hindustan Club & Hindustan Park
  • Ekdalia Evergeeen Club
  • Bosepukur Sitala Mandir
  • Babubagan
  • Selimpur Pally
  • Jodhpur park 95 Pally

As per our analysis this is to be one of the quickest routes to take if you want to cover all 15 in one day.

For South Kolkata Durga Puja pandal hopping, we want to start from Suruchi Sangha which you can easily acess from both metro and train. For metro you can get down in Kalighat or Rabindra sarobar and take an auto directly to Suruchi Sangha which is located near New Alipore, or take a train and get down in Tollygunge. Once that is done follow the route of pandals provided above to complete the list in one day only.

You can also start from Badamtala Ashar Sangha which is closer to Kalighat metro or Mudiali club which is closer to Rabindra Sarobar metro but then again you have to go up to Suruchi Sangha and came back one way or the other. So its better to start from Suruchi Sangha itself. Follow the metro line to Mudiali, Shibmandir and reach Kalighat metro to cover the entire stretch of pandals located nearby till Ekdalia Evergreen at one go.

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Suruchi Sangha

Suruchi Sangha in New Alipore, is currently one of the favorite destinations of Durga Puja revelers. As mentioned earlier you can get down in Kalighat metro or Rabindra sarobar and take a cab, bus or an auto to reach there.

Suruchi Sangha have stepped into their 73rd year with a theme of Ahuti. This theme stands as a profound homage to the ultimate sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters, honoring their unwavering spirit and legacy.

Suruchi Sangha – 2018

Chetla Agrani

From Suruchi Sangha you can directly take an auto or a bus to get down near Chetla Agrani which is not far away.

The Mayor of Kolkata personally looks into this puja and is an integral part of their club. Off late it has achieved quite a lot of awards in terms of concept, pandal and of course for their beautiful idols.

They have stepped in to their 66 years with a theme of  “Bahumukhi Se Ek Mukhi – Amrit Kumbher Sandhane” (From many faces to one, in search of the urn of nectar).

The Durga Puja pandal by Chetla Agrani Club is a one-of-a-kind creation, crafted entirely from Rudraksh beads.

Chetla Agrani – 2021

From Chetla Agrani you can either go towards Mudiali club or go straight to Badamtala Ashar Sangha. We recommend Badamtala Ashar Sangha as its near the Kalighat metro station which is closer to Chetla Agrani.

Badamtala Ashar Sangha

The club steps foot into their 86th year and their theme this time around is ‘Aarjee’ (Prayer). Styled as a courtroom with ‘Lady Justice’ installations, the pandal is the brainchild of Somnath Dolui, while the idol is being sculpted by Pallab Jana.

For over 85 years, Badamtala Ashar Sangha has touched millions of hearts with its timeless presence. Each year, its Durga Puja rises from humble beginnings to become a magnificent celebration of devotion and tradition.

Badamtala – 2024

66 Pally & Nepal Bhattacharjee Street

Both are different Puja pandals but very close to each other so you can easily cover them in the time allotted actually.

In their 75th year, the 66 Pally Puja has announced there theme as Shaad Kahan. Woven from the essence of spices, the pandal traces their aromatic journey through history — from bustling bazaars and ancient grinding stones to their passage across oceans and empires.

66 Pally – 2024

Just beside 66 Pally you can quickly cover the puja pandal of Nepal Bhattacharjee Street which is celebrating their 45th year old Durga puja.

In 2020, Badamtala, 66 pally and Nepal Bhattacharjee street won awards for their beautiful concept of Apu trilogy, a renowned masterclass series of Satyajit Ray.

Nepal Bhattacharjee street -2020

Mudiali Club

Once you are done, go straight towards Mudiali club, you can either walk, or take a metro to get down in Rabindra Sarobar or take a quick cab/auto to reach Mudiali club which is close to Rabindra Sarobar metro station.

Mudiali Club is one of the most well known puja committee in South Kolkata and is known for their creativity. The theme, this year is known as Atmashuddhi” (Self-Purification). Focused on spiritual awakening, this year’s pandal symbolizes the soul’s purification and journey toward inner peace through powerful, immersive visuals.

Shiv Mandir Sarbajanin

Just beside Mudiali club if you walk 100 metres you would arrive in Shiv Mandir Puja Pandel.

This year, Shibmandir Sarbojanin Durga Puja embraces “Bishohori” — a tribute to Devi Manasa, the serpent goddess who heals and protects, as immortalized in the Manasa Mangal Kabya.

Deshapriya Park

Just a few metres from Shibmandir you would land to Deshapriya Park, their theme this year is “Jalchhobi”

Famous for the world tallest Dura idol created in 2015, this puja first started in 1938 and is known to be one of the oldest pujas in South Kolkata.

Tridhara Sammilani

Established in 1950, Tridhara Akalbodhan Durgotsav — popularly known as Tridhara Sammilani — marks its 75th year in 2025. This year’s theme, Chalo Phiri, invites a return to roots and reflection.

A dramatic black stone-style Kali idol by Gourango Kuila stands tall at the renowned South Kolkata pandal.

Tridhara – 2018

Ballygunge Cultural Association & Samaj Sebi

Just opposite to Tridhara Sammilani, if you cross the Rashbehari connector on the other side you can easily spot the puja pandal of Ballygunge Cultural Association.

The 2025 theme for Ballygunge Cultural Association, “Protha”, meaning “Tradition,” pays homage to Bengal’s rich cultural legacy and the enduring rituals of Durga Puja.

Once you are done just walk 100 metres to also visit Samaj Sebi club. In 2025, Samajsebi Sangha weaves a soulful tribute with the theme “Pather Panchali”, echoing the timeless tale by Satyajit Ray. Through the lens of nostalgia and resilience, the pandal resurrects the spirit of 1946 — a year etched in Kolkata’s memory, shadowed by unrest yet illuminated by unity.

Hindustan Club & Hindustan Park

Hindustan Club organises the best pandals and idols every year. They got multiple awards for their exception art inside the pandal and this year also they plan to create something like this.

In 2025, Gariahat Hindustan Club pays a soulful tribute to Maa Durga through its evocative theme song titled “Amar Janani Tumi”. More than just a melody, the theme is a heartfelt prayer — a celebration of strength, compassion, and the spiritual essence of Bengal’s most cherished festival.

2021

Just beside the club, you can visit Hindustan Park Puja as well.

The theme for Hindustan Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2025 is a powerful and imaginative vision of “a world without war”.

Ekdalia Evergreen Club

Once you are done with Hindustan Club reach Gariahat crossing and cross the road to view the Ekdalia Evergreen Club puja pandal.  Established in 1943, this club is set to celebrate 82 years of their Puja. They don’t go by any theme of any sort and generally creates pandals based on different temples of India.

Their idol follows the custom of Sabeki Pratima which is more like it used to be in the earlier years when the concept of theme was not there. The simplicity of their art is something to look forward to.

You can also go to Singhi Park which is opposite to Ekdalia club if time permits.

Bosepukur Sitala Mandir

If you are near Gariahat take the lane which goes towards Ballygunge railway station, you can get plenty of buses, autos to take you to the Kasba area and will drop you right in front of the pandal of Bosepukur Sitala Mandir.

They have received multiple awards for best pandal, and also known as one of those first puja committees who have pioneered in the art of Theme based pandels and idol.

In the heart of Bosepukur, time stands still —
As the pandal whispers tales of Kaal Rokhon, the keeper of moments, the guardian of memory. This year’s theme is a reverent ode to the eternal bond between culture and faith, Where every ritual, every chant, preserves the rhythm of generations past..

Once done you can take the route which goes from Acropolis Mall towards Dhakuria. You can get autos from opposite of Acropolis Mall or can take a cab from there to go to Dhakuria. Or you can take the auto back to Gariahat and walk towards Golpark to take another auto to reach Dhakuria to visiti Babubagan club.

Babubagan Club

This year, Babu Bagan Club invites us into the opulent world of “Bilasi” — a theme that paints the grandeur of the Babu class under the British Raj.
Through intricate artistry and immersive storytelling, the pandal becomes a portal to a bygone era, where elegance met influence, and lifestyle was a statement of power.

2019

Selimpur Pally

Once you are done come to the main road i.e. RSC Mullick road and walk towards Jadavpur to get Selimpur Pally puja pandal to your left.

The theme for Selimpur Pally Durga Puja 2025 is “Godhulir Swapno”, which translates to “Dreams at Dusk”. This evocative concept bathes the pandal in vibrant hues, welcoming visitors into a dreamlike world where twilight meets tradition. The use of bright colors and atmospheric design aims to stir nostalgia and imagination, capturing the fleeting beauty of dusk as a metaphor for hope, memory, and cultural continuity.

Jodhpur Park 95 Pally

Once you are done visiting Selimpur Pally cross the road and walks towards Jodhpur Park just opposite to it to get into Jodhpur Park 95 Pally puja pandal.

The 2025 theme for Jodhpur Park 95 Pally is “He Bongo Bhandare” — a tribute to Bengal’s literary and cultural icons, celebrating 76 years of heritage through artful storytelling and evocative installations.

2021

Conlusion

If you are coming or staying back in Kolkata you can follow our itinerary to view the best South 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 South 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. Naktala Udayan Sangha
  2. Haridevpur 41 Pally
  3. Ajeyo Sanghati
  4. Bhowanipur 75 Palli
  5. Hazra Park
  6. Khiddepore 25 palli
  7. Khiddepore 75 palli
  8. Santoshpur Trikon Park
  9. Santoshpur Lake Palli
  10. Behala Notun Dol
  11. Barisha Club
  12. Maddox Square
  13. Chakraberia Sarbajanin

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