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East Kolkata & Salt Lake✓ Verified for 2026Est. 1957 (Over 69 Years)Grand Architectural Temple Replica

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AJ Block Durga Puja

AJ Block Durga Puja, AJ Block, East Kolkata & Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700064, India

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🚇 Nearest Metro Station

Central Park

186 m walk (~2 mins)

👥 Crowd Level

Quick entry, queue moving fast

Peak Rush: 07:30 PM - 01:30 AM

⏰ Opening Hours

06:00 AM – 02:00 AM

Best Hours: 16:00:00

🚆 Nearest Rail Terminal

Bidhannagar Road Railway Station

Connected via local suburban grid

Curated Cultural & Art Dossier

Art, Architecture & Philosophy

AJ Block Durga Puja thematic narrative, master artisans, and creative vision.

Recent & Past Themes

Current Edition

2025: Grand Dravidian Temple of South India | 2024: Khajuraho Stone Carving Replica | 2023: Jagannath Puri Shrimandir Architecture

Historical Themes

2025: Dravidian Temple | 2024: Khajuraho | 2023: Puri Shrimandir | 2022: Sun Temple Modhera | 2021: Golden Temple Amritsar

Pratima & Divine Sculpture

Majestic classical clay idol draped in opulent brocade and Benarasi silks with handcrafted filigree crowns.

Craftsmanship & Materials Used

Thermocol relief panels, plaster carvings, fiberglass moldings, and extensive computer-controlled Chandannagar illumination gates.

Cultural Story & Community

AJ Block Durga Puja in East Kolkata & Salt Lake dazzles festive crowds with its monumental architectural reproductions. Recreating historic temples and palaces down to the finest stone carving detail, it stands as a visual marvel that draws visitors from across Bengal.

Awards & Honors

Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Best Pandal Architecture & Lighting)

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