🌺Durga Puja 2026 Live: Kolkata Pandals, Walking Trails & Metro Guide
Behala Natun Dal
South KolkataContemporary Art👑Must Visit

Behala Natun Dal

বেহালা নতুন দল

145/2, Diamond Harbour Road, Behala, Kolkata 700034
2026 Festival Theme

The Woven Fabric of Peace & Universal Harmony

শান্তির বুনন ও বিশ্বঐক্যের অনন্য শিল্পরূপ

South-West Kolkata’s foremost conceptual powerhouse. Renowned for turning entire street canopies into deeply evocative spatial artworks with original soundscapes and thought-provoking social messages.

History & Heritage

Legacy of Behala Natun Dal Sarbojanin Durgotsav

Established: 1968•Zone: South Kolkata

Established in the mid-20th century in Behala, Natun Dal became a trailblazer of contemporary installation art in Bengal, consistently winning prestigious state accolades.

Festival Visuals & Craftsmanship

Behala Natun Dal photo 1
Behala Natun Dal photo 2
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The breathtaking immersive street canopy installation of Behala Natun Dal

Pandal Location & Map Pin

Exact coordinates: 22.4972, 88.3168

Nearest Metro Station

Behala Chowrasta Metro Station

বেহালা চৌরাস্তা মেট্রো স্টেশন

Metro Line:Purple Line
Walking Distance:0.5 km (6 mins)
Exit Recommendation:Gate 1 (Diamond Harbour Road South)

💡 Walking Guide: Exit Gate 1 onto Diamond Harbour Road, walk south towards Behala Tram Depot for 500 meters.

Timings & Crowd Guidelines

Opening Hours:Open 24 Hours from Panchami to Dashami
Special Notes:Ambient audio-visual light transitions active after sunset.
Crowd Rush:Very High
Best Time to Visit:Early afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) or after 2:30 AM.

Verified Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible Ramp
Senior Citizen & Differently Abled Lane
Kolkata Police Medical First-Aid Desk
Free Purified Drinking Water Booth
Verified by Sealdah.in & Kolkata Traffic Police Directory 2026

Last verified: October 2026

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