Durga Puja 2022: Famous Durga Puja Pandals In Kolkata You Should Visit This Year

Durga Puja 2022 is around the corner and preparations for the festival are in full swing in the country's Kolkata city, which is known for the yearly event.

Every year, Kolkata brings a new theme to Durga Puja pandals, which are unique and innovative in their own way. Kolkata's Durga puja is famous across the world and it was also included in UNESCO¡¯s representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021.

Durga Puja Pandal 2022 in Kolkata | Instagram

If you visit Kolkata to see the celebration of Durga Puja, you will be able to find the exact reason why it is called the City of Joy.

Dates for Durga Puja in 2022

This year, Durga Puja will be observed from October 1 and will go on till October 5, because in Kolkata, Durga Puja is a six-day long festival that is observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Nabami, and Vijayadashami.

Durga Puja Pandal 2022 in Kolkata | learningandcreativity

Durga Puja 2022 starts with Mahalaya (September 25) with the ritual of 'Pran Pratistha', which is done by painting the eyes of the idol goddess Durga. The celebrations culminate on Vijaya Dashami Day, when the idols are immersed in rivers.

Important Dates for Durga Puja 2022:

1. October 1-Maha Shashsti

2. October 2-Maha Saptami

3. October 3-Maha Ashtami

4. October 4-Maha Navami

5. October 5-Maha Dashmi

Famous Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata

Durga Puja Pandal 2022 in Kolkata | IANS

While Durga Puja is celebrated spectacularly all around the globe, none does it with the same enthusiasm as it does in Kolkata, India. As Durga Puja is about to start, here are some famous Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata you need to visit.

1. Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal

A Durga puja pandal at Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town themed around St Peters' Basilica in Vatican City has become the talk of the town in Kolkata even before the pandal has been opened for public. pic.twitter.com/eGAWMGgauW

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The Sreebhumi Sporting Club, which is known for its innovative themes every year, has announced that it will make 'Vatican City' the theme of the worship pandal for Durga Puja. This year, they are also celebrating the Golden Jubilee celebration of Sri Bhoomi Sporting Club located at Bidhannar, Kolkata.

2. Singhi Park

Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee | File Photo: Facebook

In its 81st year, the south Kolkata puja Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee has decided to pay tribute to Narayan Debnath and the timeless characters created by him. The entire pandal will be decorated with cartoon strips created by Debnath.

3. Chaltabagan

The history of Manicktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durgapuja dates back to 1943 when a young, determined boy ( our founder president, Shri Lakhi Chand Jaiswal, now 87 years old)dreamt of celebrating Durga Puja in the locality (Raja Ram Mohan Roy Sarani) despite the hurdles imposed by the British Raj for the people of North Kolkata.

Chaltabagan Durga Puja Pandal | File Photo: Wikipedia

The Golden Jubilee year of 1992 saw lots of celebrations and puja continues to provide happiness year after year, not just during the Sharodutsav but all through the year in the form of health camps and various charitable donations to the needy.

4. Jodhpur Park

Jodhpur Park Durga Puja | File Photo: YT

One of the biggest Durga Puja pandals that you will find in South Kolkata is Jodhpur Park. They come up with various types of themes. At this pandal, you will be able to see creativity at its best.

5. Baghbazar Sarbojanin

Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal | File Photo: Wikipedia

The history of Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal has been an inseparable part of the history and progress of Bengali culture for nearly a century. It has seen all the transitions and critical periods of history during this long and enriched span of time. On the occasion of Durga Puja, Bagbazar in Kolkata attracts the maximum number of people.

6. Bandhu Mahal Club in Baguiati

Bandhu Mahal Club in Baguiati | File Photo: ANI

The Bandhu Mahal Club in Baguiati is also very famous across the country. Last year, Durga idols were seen shimmering in gold at a pandal run by Bandhu Mahal Club in Baguiati, in which one idol has been installed with eyes of 10¨C11 gm of gold, while another idol has been draped in a saree embroidered with 6 gm of gold.

And this year, this club is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It will be decked up in tricolour hues this year.

7. Santosh Mitra Square

Santosh Mitra Square | File Photo: Twitter

Santosh Mitra Square is one of the most popular Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata. Each year, a different yet unique theme has kept Santosh Mitra Square one of the favourites among Puja hoppers in Kolkata. The Durga puja here rose to fame because of the outstanding artwork.

8. Pally Mangal Samity, Taltala Ground

Pally Mangal Samity, Taltala Ground | File Photo: Instagram

The Durga puja pandal and idol in Taltala Ground are one of a kind. During Durga Puja, people from across the city come to this park to see the Durga idol.

9. Ekdalia Evergreen Club

Ekdalia Evergreen Durga Puja Pandal | File Photo: Pinterest

Sitting in the heart of south Kolkata since 1943, Ekdalia Evergreen Club is one of the most popular Durga Puja pandals in the capital city. This Durga Puja pandal is well-decorated during the peak festival season in Kolkata, and Ekdalia Evergreen Club would stand out amongst all others.

10. Badamtala Ashar Sangha

Badamtala Ashar Sangha is known for the innovative themes it comes up with every year. The pandal even won the creative excellence award in 2010. It is one of the most visited pandals in Kolkata and witnesses a number of visitors every year.

11. Suruchi Sangha

Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja Pandal | File Photo: Wikipedia

The main attraction of Suruchi Sangha is the outdoor artsy decor. The pandal won an award in 2003 for being the best-decorated pandal. Each year, their theme is based on a different state of India.

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