12 Best South Kolkata Durga Puja List

Durga Puja in Kolkata is about hearing the sound of “dakki” playing “daak,” children and girls enjoying ‘puchkas,’ boys planning to explore new places, mothers decking up in sarees, and uncles helping in organizing Puja committees.

Durga puja is all about having fun and enjoying four days of holiday. If you’re from North Kolkata, then read the north Kolkata Durga puja guide before exploring the South.

North Kolkata has a unique charm that the South cannot match and the equation is vice versa. So, this blog is the list of the best South Kolkata Durga Puja places.

This is the ultimate guide on the South Kolkata Durga puja celebration.

Kolkata Durga Puja Themes For 2023

Sribhumi Durga puja	Paradise’s Disney land
Ekdalia Evergreen durga puja	Shabekiyana (Ma Durga and her children are housed in a single bamboo shelter)
Tala Park Prottoy	Kohon
Chetla Agrani	je je khan e dariye (standing)
Trikon Park	Antaheen (the endless end)
Ballyugune Cultural	Kothaboli (speak without words)
Dumdum dakshin para	Alapon (conversation)
Barisha players corner	Moharajar dorbaar (king’s court)
Shibmandir Sarbojonin	shakti andare antare (powerful)
Ahiritola	abinosshore
10 Mins walking from Girish Park Metro Station	Durga puja menstruation theme

Durga puja themes -2023

Durga Puja Metro Guide

If you’re planning to explore the places through the metro, here I’m putting a durga puja metro guide for you.

If you get down at Kalighat Metro Station you can see pandals of –

66 pally
ballgunge samaj sebi
singhi park
Hindustan club
mudiali
chetla agarni
suruchi sangha
ballugunge 21 pally
deshopriyo park
badamtala ashar sangha

If you get down at Jatin Das Park Metro Station you can see pandals of –

hazra park durgotsab
kalighat milan sangha
maddox square
golmath
bhawnipore abasar
jubamaitry
alipore 78 pally
bakul bagan

If you get down at Netaji Bhavan Metro Station you can see pandals of –

75 palli
76 palli
ray street park
chakraberia sarbojonin
bhawnipore swadhin sangha

If you get down at Rabindra Sadan Metro Station you can see pandals of –

gokhale sporting

If you get down at Central Metro Station you can see pandals of –

subodh mullick square
santosh mitra square

If you get down at m.G Road Metro Station you can see pandals of –

college square
mD ali park

If you get down at Girish Park Metro Station you can see pandals of –

kashi bose lane
pathiriaghanta 5 er pally
shimla byan samity
chatlabagan byan samity

If you get down at Sovabazar Metro Station you can see pandals of –

kumortuli sarbojonin
kumortulli park
jagat Mukherjee park
ahiritola sarbojonin
bagbazar sarobojonin

If you get down at Shyam Bazar Metro Station you can see pandals of –

hatibagan sarbojin
gouribari
sikdar bagan
north tridhara

If you get down at Belgachiya Metro Station you can see pandals of –

tala park prattay
sree bhumi sporting
belgachia sadharan

If you get down at Dum Dum Metro Station you can see pandals of –

tarun dal
yubak brinda
dum dum sarbojonin
sinthee sarbojonin

If you get down at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Park Metro Station you can see pandals of –

putiary club
haridevpur H pally
ajeya sanghati
Vivekananda athletic

If you get down at Netaji Metro Station you can see pandals of –

netaji nagar sarbojin

If you get down at Geetanjali you can see pandals of –

naktala udayan

If you get down at Kazi Nazrul Metro Station you can see pandals of –

nabadurga
panchadurga

Best South Kolkata Durga Puja List

1. Mudiali Club, Tollygunge

How to reach?

Take the metro to reach Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station. From here take a bus to reach Southern Avenue, Mudiali. Or, you can take the local train to reach Tollygune station and from there walk 500 mt.

Mudiali Club is one of the oldest South Kolkata Durga Puja which till now capable of spreading herald hope, happiness, healthy life, and a good ambiance for visitors.

Though the theme differs from year to year the “Daker Sajji” a traditional idol is always the same. You’ll love the flute and santoor music, it feels so fresh to the ears.

The blueprint of the Mudiali Club Durga puja celebration is pandal lighting. Mudiali Club is one of the best pandals to enjoy in the South of Kolkata.

The club is associated with so many social works like – financial assistance to visually challenged students, monetary help to a cancer patient, campaigns for dengue, and more. , I’m in love with the elegant pandal design and artisan’s work.

2. Ekdalia Evergreen Club, Gariahat

How to reach?

Get down at Ballygunge Railway Station and walk 10- 15 minutes to reach Ekdaila Evergreen Club.

I want you to come to Ekdaila Evergreen Club which ranks at the top of the best South Kolkata Durga Puja List since 1943. You’ll love their traditional Durga Pratima.

The only reason I love their celebration is that they have been consistent in maintaining a theme of ancient paintings and reproduction of world heritage sites.

They’re so good at exhibiting traditional glimpses of Indian temples, and world heritages. They also organize free medical checkup facilities and host many cultural programs. You should visit this Durga Puja pandal in South Kolkata.

For example, in 2012, they reproduced a German village in Kolkata, in 2012, they produced the Golden Temple of Vellore, and in 2013, they made a traditional Indian temple.

3. Singhi Park, Gariahat

How to reach?

Take the metro to reach Kalighat and then take an auto to reach Gariahat. From here walk to Dover Lane.

If you want to notice Narayan Debnath’s work, a Bengal’s iconic artist then what can be better than Singhi Park? The lighting and Ma Durga pieces of jewelry are its big draw.

Though the theme changes every year the idol aura is always the same. It is indeed one of the great South Kolkata Durga Puja celebrations.

In the background, you’ll hear Bengali folk songs with sweet instruments music playing – this makes the whole environment so peaceful.

Even here they create pandals following the theme of Indian heritage. From Somnath temple, Badrinath, to Dakshineswar – you can see everything.

4. Tridhara Sammilani, Deshapriya Park

How to reach?

Reach Kalighat metro station and take an auto to reach Priya Cinema Hall.

Besides grander and opulence, Tridhara Sammilani organizes the most captivating, and diverse themes by brainstorming ideas for celebration.

Once you’re here, you can feel and see how beautifully the club organizes things echoing the truth of society. It shows the daily struggle of human life.

It sits on the top list of the most interesting South Kolkata Durga puja pandal list. Once, they made the pandal with anchors, cycle wheels, and chains. Unique!

The most interesting thing Tridhara Sammilani did was they started a veg thali which can be purchased for just Rs.6.

5. Babubagan Sarbojanin, Dhakuria

How to reach?

Reach Rabindra Sarobar, Kalighat, or New Garia metro station. As per your convince reach any three. From here, take an auto to reach Madusudan Mancha.

In 2022, I came to Babubagan Sarbojanin, Dhakuria, and was amazed to see the pandal’s theme – “Ma Tujhe Salaam”. The spirit of the Azadi was so high!

They gave tribute to the 75th year of the country’s independence celebration. The clay coin structure with a diameter of 16 feet and the idol of 14 feet made me so amazed!

Even you would have been amazed to see thousands of commemorative coins since independence. It was beautiful. The celebration is in a very traditional manner.

Every year the club organizes regular blood donation and healthcare checkup camps for the poor. They also distribute clothes.

6. Selimpur Pally Sarbojanin, Dhakuriya

How to reach?

Reach Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station and from there take an auto to reach Selimpur

Starting from the style of pandal design, and ideas to the delicacies of artists in the creation of the Ma Durga idol, Selimpur Durga puja in South Kolkata is the best

I guarantee you’ve never seen such a grand procession on Vijay Dashami. At least, if you cannot make it on the other days, try to attend on the last day.

However, Selimpur stays crowded for an entire week from the beginning till the end, the decoration, paintings, sculptures, lights, food, and friendly face feels so warm.

7. Barisha Club Sarbojanin Durgotsab

How to reach?

It is better to book a yellow taxi to reach the location

Barisha Club Sarbojanin Durgotsab is the best place to celebrate Durga Puja in South Kolkata. The club is very active in social services.

They always try to uphold the hardships of migrant workers through their themes. This year they’ll be celebrating 74 years.

Starting from collecting funds for the Nepal earthquake, to flood relief and donations to “The Lily Foundation” to promote literacy, they’re always upfront.

Seeing their theme called “Bhager Maa” focusing on the diving of Bengal and the life of NRC people, gave me goosebumps.

8. Chetla Argani Club

How to reach?

It is near Desher Khabar Sweet shop

You might think then where is “Imperial Club”? Okay, Imperial Club and Chetla Argani Club are the same, they changed their name in 1959.

Chetla Argani Clubs is an important crowd-puller among the South Kolkata Durga Puja list. It won the best green theme award for mega pandal.

I loved how beautifully they came up with the idea to build a pandal with nature-friendly products like banana leaves, and peeled bananas, setting an example of the “green industry”.

Chetla Club celebrates Kali puja as well as sports activities throughout the year. However, the Kali puja celebration is bigger and more grand compared to the Durga puja.

9. Ballygunge Cultural Association Durga Puja, Ballygunge Lake Road

How to reach?

Reach Jatin Das Metro station and take an auto to reach Ballygung Lake Road.

Ballygunge Cultural Association has proudly celebrated Durga Puja traditionally since 1949. The community aims to bring every family together to celebrate the puja.

It holds the top position in the list of South Kolkata Durga puja. You’ll love every nook and corner of the deck with themed lights.

Brilliant intricate colors are the stunner that you cannot miss out on! During COVID-19, the association played a huge role in spreading awareness and helping.

10. Badamtala Ashar Sangha

How to reach?

Reach Kalighta Metro station and walk to reach the pandal.

Badamtala Ashar Sangha Sits at the top of the South Kolkata Durga Puja pandal list as it has been winning awards for consecutive years due to its creative original themes and decorations.

One time they did a theme of horoscope. Can you imagine that? Workers from Kalighat mostly engage in building and celebrating this puja.

Mr. Deepak Laroia, the president of the Sangha has amazingly crafted and organized pandals for the past 84 years.

11. Suruchi Sangha

How to reach?

Reach New Alipur Petrol Pump from Tartala Crossing. From here it is just a 2 min walk.

Suruchi Sangha is celebrating 55 years of the theme Durga puja in South Kolkata with pride and glory. It has publicity at national as well as international levels.

These days the club celebrates at the 2nd 5 Point crossing of Kolkata. Their unique theme ideas make it so different. It should be on your South Kolkata Durga puja list.

The club is very active in helping Thalassaemia patients, distributing clothes, blood donations, and financial support to needy students.

12. Jodhpur Park

How to reach?

Just off Garihat Road South sits Jodhpur Park at Jadavpur Thana. The nearest railway station is Dhakuria. It is near Jodhpur Park Boys School.

Jodhpur Park is must stop for hoppers who hope for the best pandal of Durga puja in South Kolkata.

It is one of the largest Durga pujas in Kolkata so be prepared for the crowd and rush. Its creativity is top class and every year comes up with new ideas.

Few More: Durga Puja in South Kolkata

Vivekananda Park Athletic Club
Khidirpur 74 Pally
Behala Club
Buro Shib Tala
Santoshpur Sagnik
Ajay Sanghati
Vivekananda Sporting Club
Behala Natun Dol
Khidirpur Pally Sarodiya
41 Pally Haridevpur
Naktala 95 Pally
Maddrox Square Durga Puja
Trikon Park Durgotsab

Conclusion

People of West Bengal love pandal hopping because each pandal has different attributes to contribute. You’ll be amazed at its decoration, ideas, and lighting.

This South Kolkata Durga puja list covers only the best and most popular ones so that you do not miss out or feel lost in the huge city.

Also, there is no right or wrong itinerary for pandal hopping in South Kolkata. You can choose any one place from the above and start going on.

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Kolkata Durga Puja Themes For 2023

Durga Puja Metro Guide