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Chetla Agrani Club Durga Puja

Chetla Agrani Club Durga Puja, Chetla Agrani, South Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700026, India

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🚇 Nearest Metro Station

Kalighat

695 m walk (~8 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

Chetla Agrani Club Durga Puja thematic narrative, master artisans, and creative vision.

Recent & Past Themes

Current Edition

2025: Bahumukhi Se Ek Mukhi – Amrit Kumbher Sandhane (Samudra Manthan with 3 Crore Rudrakshas) | 2024: Ganga Pollution & River Rejuvenation | 2023: Je Jekhane Bose (Everyday Living Spaces)

Historical Themes

2025: Amrit Kumbher Sandhane (Rudraksha Manthan) | 2024: Clean Ganga Awareness | 2023: Je Jekhane Bose | 2022: Sholapith Eco-craft | 2021: Khelaghor

Pratima & Divine Sculpture

Brahmacharini and Yogini forms sculpted by master concept artists (such as Subrata Banerjee), using organic clay and terracotta tones without synthetic paints.

Craftsmanship & Materials Used

Over three crore authentic Rudraksha beads, recycled river driftwood, terracotta panels, raw unbleached cloth, and ambient conch-shell acoustics.

Cultural Story & Community

Chetla Agrani, patronized by Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, is the vanguard of intellectual theme pujas in South Kolkata. Their installations consistently tackle environmental issues—such as river rejuvenation—while exploring Vedic cosmology through breathtaking tactile materials like millions of Rudraksha beads and organic earthen textures.

Awards & Honors

Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Serar Sera), Asian Paints Sharad Samman (Best Pandal Design)

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