🌺Durga Puja 2026 Live: Kolkata Pandals, Walking Trails & Metro Guide
Santoshpur Lake Pally
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Santoshpur Lake Pally

সন্তোষপুর লেক পল্লি

Santoshpur Lake Pally Grounds, Kolkata 700075
2026 Festival Theme

Lakeside Illumination & Sacred Nature Worship

হ্রদের জলে আলোর মায়াজাল ও প্রকৃতি বন্দনা

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Santoshpur’s serene lake, this pandal is famed for its breathtaking water reflections, organic materials, and poetic illumination that mirrors into the lake.

History & Heritage

Legacy of Santoshpur Lake Pally Cultural Committee

Established: 1958•Zone: South Kolkata

Organized since 1958, Lake Pally has emerged as one of the leading attractions along the Jadavpur-Santoshpur belt, pioneering nature-aligned environmental architecture.

Festival Visuals & Craftsmanship

Santoshpur Lake Pally photo 1
Santoshpur Lake Pally photo 2
Santoshpur Lake Pally photo 3

The radiant reflections on Santoshpur Lake during Durga Puja nights

Pandal Location & Map Pin

Exact coordinates: 22.4938, 88.3842

Nearest Metro Station

Satyajit Ray Metro Station (Hiland Park)

সত্যজিৎ রায় মেট্রো স্টেশন (হাইল্যান্ড পার্ক)

Metro Line:Orange Line
Walking Distance:1.8 km (18 mins)
Exit Recommendation:Gate 2 (Santoshpur Survey Park link)

💡 Walking Guide: Exit Gate 2, take a direct 5-minute auto or e-rickshaw across Survey Park to Santoshpur Lake Pally.

Timings & Crowd Guidelines

Opening Hours:Open 24 Hours from Sasthi to Dashami
Crowd Rush:Heavy
Best Time to Visit:Twilight 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM to catch lake reflections at sunset.

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 & South Kolkata Pujo Directory 2026

Last verified: October 2026

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