Durga Puja 2025: These 20 South Kolkata Pandals Are Non-Negotiable

Ekdalia Evergreen embarks on its 83rd year with a magnificent recreation of the Arunachaleswarar Temple, a well-known Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva. Ekdalia Evergreen is one of the most popular ones in South Kolkata. This puja began in 1943 and has been glorious ever since.

How To Reach: The closest metro station is Kalighat metro station. The Ballygunge station is a 4-5 minute walk and serves as the nearest railway station.

Facebook: Ekdalia Evergreen Club Official

Contact: 09831095622

Chetla Agrani marks its 32nd year with the theme 'Bahumukhi se ek mukhi – amrit kumbher sandhane' (from many faces to one, seeking the urn of nectar). More than 3 crore rudraksha beads adorn this pandal. The theme depicts a journey where several elements come together to form a single entity, signifying the pursuit of heavenly immortality.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station to Chetla Agragami Club is Rabindra Sarobar metro station. After reaching Rabindra Sarobar, you can take a taxi or an auto-rickshaw.

Facebook: Chetla Agrani Club

Instagram: @chetla_agrani

Contact: 09147709399

The 2025 theme of Singhi Park by artist Sudipto Maity, called 'Nabo chetonaye akalbodhon' (awakening with a new consciousness), reimagines tradition. Singhi Park Durga Puja is celebrating its 84th year. The pandal, one of the most famous pujas in South Kolkata, attracts thousands of visitors. The theme is centred around how the goddess had been summoned in advance, in the month of autumn, by Lord Ram.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station. You can drive your own car or use public transport as well.

Facebook: Singhi Park Durga Puja Committee

Instagram: @singhipark

Contact: singhiparkdurga@rediffmail.com

LBB Tip: Nearby puja pandals include Hindusthan Park, Samaj Sebi, Ballygunge Cultural, Mudiali Club, Shiv Mandir, Deshapriya Park and Tridhara Sammilini

You must visit Santoshpur Lakepally! Artist Anirban Das revives the wash method, or jalchitra, that Abanindranath Tagore invented for the Bengal School. The puja pandal celebrates an art form that once characterised India's cultural renaissance but is currently vanishing from memory through layered watercolours.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Jyotirindra Nandi metro station on the orange line.

Facebook: Santoshpur Lake Pally

Contact: 09007373837

The theme for this year's Durga Puja pandal is 'Cholo phiri', which means 'let's go back'. And for the first time ever, the club has a theme song that's going to be on the speakers as you visit the pandal. The pandal has sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses, a scaffold of the Badrinath temple, and enormous, charcoal-coloured structures that resemble mountains.

How To Reach: The closest metro station is Kalighat Metro Station.

Facebook: Tridhara Akalbodhon

Instagram: @tridhara_akalbodhon

Contact: 087770 32919

Having grown up visiting Mudiali Club year after year, I can confidently say they've always had a knack for pushing boundaries. The theme 'Atmasuddhi' denotes 'achieving inner purity'. This pandal depicts a monastery's interior with massive prayer wheels with ornamental lights surrounding them.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station or Tollygunge metro station. You can catch a bus, an auto-rickshaw, or a cab, or drive your own car.

Facebook: Mudiali Club

Instagram: @mudialiclubdurgapuja

This year, the Durga Puja at Hindustan Park Sarbojonin takes a creative leap. Using the theme 'Lokoj' or 'folk'. The tribal puppetry art form Chador Badani is said to be the selected folk art. The club aims to raise awareness among the city's residents about a 4,000-year-old traditional practice that is currently in danger of extinction.

How To Reach: You can drive your car or book a cab service. The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station or Kalighat metro station.

Facebook: Hindusthan Park Sarnajanin Durgotsav Committee

Contact: 098315 98966

LBB Tip: If you follow the crowd, you'll also be able to visit the puja pandals of Ballygunge Cultural. Samaj Sebi and Singhi Park.

This is one of Kolkata's most popular Durga Pujas! What makes this pandal so special? It's renowned for its stunning attention to detail and imaginative designs that promise a cultural experience like no other. It's a celebration of togetherness! Do not forget to visit this pandal. Also, do not forget to gorge on some delish food afterwards!

How To Reach: Just off Gariahat Road South lies Jodhpur Park, near Jadavpur Thana. The nearest railway station is Dhakuria, and the pandal is located close to Jodhpur Park Boys School.

When it comes to Durga Puja in South Kolkata, one name that's bound to pop up is Deshapriya Park. This legendary puja committee is gearing up for a spectacular celebration this year with the returning theme of 'Bigger Durga' from 2015, and the excitement around the pandal construction is palpable. Be sure to add Deshapriya Park to your pandal-hopping itinerary!

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Kalighat metro station. You can also use various public transport options to reach the pandal.

Facebook: Deshapriya Park Durgostab

Contact: 098744 26797

Visitors often find themselves waiting over an hour to enter Suruchi Sangha’s Durga Puja pandal. Undoubtedly, it remains one of South Kolkata’s most beloved pandals to explore. It has been among the most well-known Durga pujas in New Alipore since 1952. Keep an eye on their Facebook Page to know what the theme is, or just visit the pandal on the days of the festival to see it all for the first time!

How To Reach: The nearest metro stations are Kalighat and Rabindra Sarovar. You can take an auto from either station to reach the pandal.

Facebook: Suruchi Sangha

Instagram: @suruchisangha

Contact: suruchisangha1952@gmail.com

In its 80th year, Samaj Sebi has unveiled 'Pather Panchali', a celebration of the pride, heritage, and religious harmony of Bengali communities, paying homage to cultural icons and the diverse cultural landscape of Bengal. Drawing on theatrical and historical imagery from the 1946 riots in Kolkata, the pandal will recreate the atmosphere of the original 1946 puja. Popular for its dramatic ramp exhibitions, record-breaking coloured road art (the longest alpona), and artwork that conflates traditional devotion with cultural festivals.

How To Reach: You can drive your car or book a cab service. The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station or Kalighat metro station.

Facebook: Samaj Sebi Sangha

Contact: 098300 35979

LBB Tip: You can also visit the puja pandals of Hindusthan Park and Ballygunge Cultural. Mudiali Club, Shiv Mandir and Singhi Park.

'Protha' is the theme for the 75th anniversary Durga Puja of the Ballygunge Cultural Association in 2025. It represents a fusion of history and heritage with fresh ideas and creativity, honouring both new and ancient Puja rituals. In Bengali, the word 'Protha' describes a lovely ritual or tradition that has been carried down through the ages.

How To Reach: You can drive your own car, use public transport or use cab services.

Facebook: Ballygunge Cultural Association

Contact: 098361 55564

Midnight, dawn or dusk, visiting Maddox is on everyone’s to-do list. The puja, which had started way back in 1935, is synonymous with being the adda zone during Puja days. Soak in Ma Durga’s ekchala shabeki look in the signature Maddox Square idol, as your squad keeps you busy over incessant and unadulterated adda. The food and beverage stalls and balloon shooting stalls are there to keep you company.

How To Reach: You can drive or book a cab service. The nearest metro station is Jatin Das Park.

Facebook: Maddox Square, Ballygunge, Durga Puja Samity

Instagram: @maddoxsquare1935

Contact: 09830106881

Artist Shakti Sharma presents 95 Pally's 2025 Durga Puja theme, 'Ei Banga Bhandare', which translates to 'Bengal is in ruins'. A must-visit pandal for South Kolkata, every year they create a conceptual theme that creates an overall festive aura. You'll be impressed with the concept and the interior of this puja pandal. The lighting effects will be spectacular this year.

How To Reach: Use cab services, drive your own car or use public transport.

Facebook: 95 Pally Jodhpur Park

Contact: jodhpurpark95pally@gmail.com

See how culture and art collide with devotion and how art captures and preserves time. You'll thank the artists who bring dreams to life for this puja pandal. "Kaal rokhon" (time preservation) is the theme for Bosepukur Sitala Mandir this year. They are celebrating the everlasting connection between culture and faith.

How To Reach: Since it's on the main street, you can actually drive past it to avoid the crowd. You can use public transport and cab services too. The nearest metro station is Kalighat metro station.

Facebook: Bosepukur Sitla Mandir Durgaotsab Committee

Contact: 098309 99107

Behala Nutan Dal is a well-known cultural organisation that organises Durga Puja in Behala. In 2025, it will celebrate its 56th anniversary since its founding in 1969. They have developed the theme of Shibani Dham to honour the almighty power and aesthetic magnificence connected to Goddess Shibani, emphasising creative expression and a devotional atmosphere.

How To Reach: The nearest metro stations are Behala Chowrasta metro station and Sakherbazar metro station on the purple line

Facebook: Behala Nutan Dal

Contact: 09830012407

The 'Proshno' (question) theme is a trip that combines song, light, and art to encourage introspection. The theme for Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha has been conceptualised by Debasis Barui and features music by Ayan Mukherjee and light design by Premendu Bikash Chaki, encouraging guests to look within as they take in its immersive creation.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Hemanta Mukhopadhay metro station or Kalighat metro station.

Facebook: Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha

Instagram: @raj_danga_naba_uday_sangha

Contact: 09836313399

Tala Prattoy is a haven for public art. The topic for this year is 'A Seed of Civilisation'. Inspired by the symbolism of a courtyard filled with seeds, the concept creatively communicates rebirth, growth, and the essence of life. Visitors will be engrossed in the whole story as it develops thanks to its installations and décor.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Belagachia metro station. You can drive your own car or book Ola/Uber/Rapido services.

Facebook: Tala Prattoy

Instagram: @talaprattoy

Contact: 074396 18109

LBB Tip: The pandal is open to the public from 25 September, 8 AM - 6 PM.

The theme, ideated and curated by Anirban Pandalwala, acknowledges how this common leaf has seen wars, colonial commerce, and cultural changes while also celebrating the discovery, myths, and history of tea, or chaa. This is also the 80th anniversary of Alipore Sarbajanin. Ever wondered why Bengal loves its chaa? This is your answer to it.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Kalighat metro station. You can also book Ola/Uber/Rapido services.

Facebook: Alipore Sarbajnin

Contact: 080177 87696

Every design and brushstroke conveys commitment, artistic skill, and the ever-present beat of Kolkata's Puja spirit. In 2025, the Shiv Mandir Durga Puja will have a Bishohori theme, which centres on the serpent deity Manasa Devi. It honours the folk deity Manasa, who is frequently depicted in traditional art forms and is associated with serpents and healing.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station.

LBB Tip: Nearby puja pandals are Mudiali Club, Ballygunge Cultural and Samaj Sebi