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Behala Nutan Dal Durga Puja

Behala Nutan Dal Durga Puja, Behala Nutan Dal, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700034, India

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🚇 Nearest Metro Station

Behala Bazar

689 m walk (~8 mins)

👥 Crowd Level

Peak surge, expect extensive queueing

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

⏰ Opening Hours

06:00 AM – 02:00 AM

Best Hours: 02:00:00

🚆 Nearest Rail Terminal

Majerhat Railway Station

Connected via local suburban grid

Curated Cultural & Art Dossier

Art, Architecture & Philosophy

Behala Nutan Dal Durga Puja thematic narrative, master artisans, and creative vision.

Recent & Past Themes

Current Edition

2025: Tant-O-Tanti (Tribute to Bengal Handloom Weavers) | 2024: Dokra O Pittol (Lost-Wax Bell Metal Magic) | 2023: Kantha-Stitch & Jamdani Odyssey

Historical Themes

2025: Tant-O-Tanti | 2024: Dokra O Pittol | 2023: Kantha-Stitch Odyssey | 2022: Purulia Chhau Art | 2021: Shantiniketan Leather Craft

Pratima & Divine Sculpture

Artisan clay sculpture draped in authentic hand-woven Jamdani and Baluchari silk with bell-metal jewelry.

Craftsmanship & Materials Used

Handloom wooden shuttle looms, thousands of yarn spools, Dokra brass castings, natural dyed cotton, and soft ambient flute ragas.

Cultural Story & Community

Behala Nutan Dal Durga Puja in Behala transforms its puja pavilion into an ode to Bengal’s hereditary weavers and metalworkers. Every nook of the pandal features genuine handcrafted textures, providing livelihoods to rural craftspeople and enchanting visitors with textile elegance.

Awards & Honors

Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Best Handicraft Craftsmanship)

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