Before the PujasAmavasya
Mahalayaমহালয়া
10 October 2026
The fortnight of the Devi begins. The day is marked by tarpan on the riverbank and the pre-dawn recitation of Chandipath that announces the Goddess's arrival.
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Kolkata Metro announces special Durga Puja services
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Puja dining in Kolkata: Eight stops for festive menus, buffets and café breaks
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Pandal hoppers rejoice! Kolkata Metro to run night-long services on peak Durga Puja days
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South City Mall’s first Durga Puja set to explore evolution of Kolkata’s marketplaces
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Browse allPurnendu Shishu Udyan, Shyampukur St, Sovabazar, Kolkata 700005North Kolkata
SHYAMPUKUR SANGHATIRTHA DURGA PUJA SAMITY (SANGHATIRTHA) is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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17/18 Jaharlal Dutta Ln, Muchibazar, Ultadanga, Kolkata 700067North Kolkata
ULTADANGA PALLYSHREE is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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28C Satish Mukherjee Rd, Manoharpukur, Kalighat, Kolkata 700026South Kolkata
64 PALLY DURGOTSAV COMMITTEE is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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1, Mahadeb Ghosal Rd, South Nowda Para, Ariadaha, Kolkata, West Bengal 700057Greater Kolkata
ARIADAHA JUBAK SANGHA is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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Pratapaditya Rd, Sahanagar, Kalighat, Kolkata 700026South Kolkata
CHOTUSHKONE PARK SARADIA SAMMILANI is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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- UNESCO listed
Lake Place Rd, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata 700029South Kolkata
ADI LAKE PALLY is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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106, Amherst Row, Manicktala, Simla, Machuabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700009East Kolkata
ALPHA ATHELETIC ASSOCIATION is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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4, Panchanan Tala, Behala, Kolkata 700034South Kolkata
DEBDARU FATAK SARBOJANIN DURGOTSAB is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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- UNESCO listed
36, Haritaki Bagan Ln, Manicktala, Kolkata 700006North Kolkata
HARTAKI BAGAN SARBOJANIN DURGOTSAB is an official registered member of Forum for Durgotsab (FFD 2025). Renowned for its rich cultural traditions, vibrant community participation, and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations.
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