Top Kali Puja Pandals in Kolkata to visit in 2022 – It is that time of the year when all Bongs leave their sadness and emptiness engulfed around them after the Durga Puja celebration gets over and get into a celebratory mood again. When the entire India will be celebrating Diwali or the Festival of lights, Kolkata will once again come back to its festive mood with the diyas and lights at the backdrop and the Goddess Kali being worshipped during the night on the auspicious day of Kali Puja.
So if you are planning to do a little bit of pandal hopping in the evening of Kali Puja, then we can surely say that this blog is for you. In the last few years, pandal hopping has already been quite an interesting trend which has started and its growing day by day every year be it Durga Puja or Kali puja. If you don’t believe it, try visiting the Amherst street area during the evening of Kali Puja, and thank us later.
Usually, Kali Puja falls on the same day as Diwali and this year is no exception. If you stay in Kolkata and don’t want to go and explore the areas of Barasat and Naihati which are famous for their kali puja’s, then you can follow our blog to spend your evening roaming around the famous pandals in Kolkata to witness the art and beautiful creations.
Significance of Maa Kali
The goddess Kali is said to be a vicious shape of Devi Durga, who is the symbol of female power and courage. On one hand she is seen to be in her gruesome posture wearing garlands of human head and standing tall on the top chest of Lord Shiva and on the other as per her devotees, she is a symbol of mother who can go upto any extent to save and protect her children. She is the destroyer of evil and removes everything which is negative in the world.
Few interesting facts about Kali puja & Maa Kali
Lets talk about few very interesting facts about Kali puja:
- Maa Kali is often referred to as the most smartest and most powerful amongst all the deities worshipped in India
- It is known that the prasadam or offering made to Maa Kali in the temples in Tangra region in Kolkata are in the form of Chinese dishes of Chowmin, chop suey etc.
- The 4 hands of Kali represents certain things. two of them represents destruction and demolition of evil and negative things in the world and the other two symbolizes eternal and pure love for her devotees.
- Maa Kali is worshipped by both good and evil people as all consider her as their mother. This shows that the love and affection of a mother cannot be divided between good and bad people. The mother is for all people.
- Before 1970, the humongous 22 feet idol of Naihati’s Boro Maa Kali used to be carried on the shoulders of the strongest men in town, to the river for immersion.
Top Kali Puja Pandals in Kolkata to visit in 2022
Naba Yubak Sangha/ Fatakeshto Kali Puja
Krishna Chandra Dutta aka Fatakeshto started this famous Kali puja in Kolkata during the 1950’s. The design and the structure of the idol has been kept the same year after year.
This famous Kali puja has been visited by almost all famous celebrities’ in the country. Starting from Amitabh Bacchan to Asha Bhosle, everyone appeared in this Puja at least once in their lifetime.
The structure of the pandal has also been kept exactly the same as it used to be in earlier times and the decorations and lightings still now come from Chandannagore area.
When we talk about Chandannagar, you can plan a day trip this beautiful French colony, read our blog to know more.
Amherst Street Sadharan Kali Puja Committee / Somen Mitra Kali Puja
Just beside the famous Fatakeshto puja pandal you would get another famous Kali Puja pandal in the Amherst street region popularly known as Somen Mitra (famous political leader of Bengal, India) Kali Puja pandal.
The pandal is constructed right on the main road near Amherst street and the idol is generally beautifully decorated with gold and silver ornaments every time around.
48 Pally Jubasree Kali Puja
If you walk towards Bowbajar from Amherst street, after 100, 200 meters you would get the famous 48 Pally Jubasree Kali Puja. Their main attraction is their decoration and lighting.
Ekata Sangha Kali Puja
Just near to the 48 Pally Jubasree Kali Puja you would find the Ekata Sangha Kali Puja pandal. Also a decent puja in the list.
Sukea Street Kali Puja
If you near APC Road, if you enter into Sukea Street, in Mahendra Srimani Road, you can get this kali puja pandal. If you are in Amherst street, take the lane opposite to Ghosh Sweets to witness this grand puja.
Janbajar Sammilita Kali Puja
This puja pandal has gained quite popularity in recent years. This year the pandal has been inaugurated by the Chief Minister of West Bengal. It was established in the year 1969.
This puja is located in the SN Banerjee Road and walking distance from Wellington crossing.
Youth Friends Club Kali Puja
Located near Shakespeare Sarani. This pandal has to be included in the top list of pandals to be visited this year.
Lake View Kali Puja – Amra Sobai Club
This Puja near Southern Avenue gained its popularity with the famous 9 kali idols couple of years back. If you are in South Kolkata, you can add this to your list located just close to Lake Kali Bari.
Baghajatin Mainak Club
Witness the beautiful Kali idol of Baghajatin Mainak club with their theme this year , ” Puran “
Other famous temples/kali puja pandals
- Kalighat temple
- Dakshineshwar temple
- Thanthania Kali Bari
- Lake Kali Bari
- Naihati Boro Maa kali puja
- Barasat pioneer park kali puja
- Barasat KNC Regiment kali puja
- Barasat Amra sobai club kali puja
- Barasat Nabapalli Association
Conclusion
Though South Kolkata attracts the majority of the crowd during Durga Puja, North & Central Kolkata and its suburban areas of Barasat and Naihati included, clearly emerges as crowd pullers during Kali Puja. Although this is not the complete list of Top Kali Puja Pandals in Kolkata to visit in 2022 , we are sure that if you can cover at least the top 5 in this list also you wont get disappointed.
Requesting everyone to enjoy a happy and safe Kali Puja and Diwali in the country. If you are in West Bengal do ensure that the noise generated from fire crackers do not cross 90 decibel which is allowed by Kolkata Police. and WB Police administration.
If you have a day off we would suggest you to do a day outing as well to a place close to Kolkata like Srerampore or Chandannagar, you can read the blogs by clicking the below links
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If you are planning to go for other outings you can read out travel itinerary blogs to know more about other places.
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