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66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee

66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee, 66 Pally Durgotsab, South Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700026, India

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🚇 Nearest Metro Station

Kalighat

117 m walk (~1 mins)

👥 Crowd Level

Heavy festive rush, security barricades active

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

⏰ Opening Hours

06:00 AM – 02:00 AM

Best Hours: 22:00:00

🚆 Nearest Rail Terminal

Ballygunge Junction

Connected via local suburban grid

Curated Cultural & Art Dossier

Art, Architecture & Philosophy

66 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee thematic narrative, master artisans, and creative vision.

Recent & Past Themes

Current Edition

2025: Kanyashree o Matrishakti (Feminine Empowerment) | 2024: Shabash Maa (Celebrating Mothers) | 2021: Breaking Tradition with Women Priests Conducting Puja

Historical Themes

2025: Kanyashree | 2024: Shabash Maa | 2021: Female Priests Initiative | 2019: Bengal's Wooden Toy Craft | 2018: Peace Mandap

Pratima & Divine Sculpture

Warm, maternal clay idol radiating grace, crafted with traditional mud-straw techniques and organic colors.

Craftsmanship & Materials Used

Terracotta tiles, earthen plates, hand-woven chatai, wood shavings, and solar-assisted LED ambient lights.

Cultural Story & Community

66 Pally, situated on Rashbehari Avenue, made global headlines in 2021 when four female priestesses conducted the main Durga Puja rituals, dismantling centuries-old patriarchal conventions. Its art philosophy is rooted in social reform, female empowerment, and sustainable artisanal craftsmanship.

Awards & Honors

Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Social Reform & Progressive Vision), Asian Paints Special Citation

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