Asian Paints Durga Puja Awards 2026: Seven Kolkata Pandals to Know

Durga Puja transforms Kolkata into a citywide celebration of art, imagination, tradition, and community. Every neighbourhood brings its own character to the festival, and awards are one way visitors discover pujas worth adding to their pandal-hopping plans.

The seven pandals listed for this Asian Paints Durga Puja Awards 2026 feature are spread across different parts of Kolkata, from Rajdanga and Behala to Dum Dum Park, Naktala, Salt Lake, and Telipukur.

If you're planning your Pujo itinerary, here's the list to keep handy.

Seven Pandals on the 2026 List

1. Rajdanga Amra Kajan Kalyan Samiti

Located in the Rajdanga area, Amra Kajan Kalyan Samiti is a destination to consider when planning a visit to the eastern side of South Kolkata. Check its location and consider grouping it with other nearby pujas to make your outing more convenient.

2. Behala Club

Behala Club is one of the names on this year's supplied list. If you're exploring Behala during Durga Puja, consider planning your stops by neighbourhood so you can visit more pandals without making unnecessary cross-city journeys.

3. Behala Young Men's Association

Another Behala destination on the list, Behala Young Men's Association can be included in a wider exploration of the area's community pujas. Check the exact location before travelling and plan nearby stops around your available time.

4. Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra

Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra takes the list northwards. Visitors exploring the Dum Dum Park area can check its location alongside other pandals they hope to visit and organise their route accordingly.

5. Naktala Udayan Sangha

Naktala Udayan Sangha is a familiar name among South Kolkata's Durga Puja destinations. Consider including it in a southern route and checking your transport options before heading out, particularly if you're visiting several pandals in one day.

6. Salt Lake FD Block

Salt Lake FD Block brings the Bidhannagar area into the itinerary. If you're planning to explore Salt Lake, check the pandal's location and consider other nearby stops to make the most of your time in the area.

7. Telipukur Yuba Sangha

Telipukur Yuba Sangha rounds out the seven-pandal list. Check its location before your visit and consider how it fits into your route, especially if you're travelling from another part of Kolkata.

How to Plan Your Pandal-Hopping Route

With destinations spread across multiple neighbourhoods, visiting all seven in a single outing may require careful planning. Use these simple tips to make your journey easier.

Group stops by neighbourhood

Start by checking where each pandal is located. Plan nearby destinations together instead of travelling repeatedly between distant parts of the city.

Check directions before leaving

Agomonii helps you explore transit directions from your current location to a chosen pandal. Checking your route before setting off can make it easier to decide where to begin and how to reach your next stop.

Explore nearby transport

You can also use Agomonii to explore nearby transport options around a pandal, including metro stations, bus stops, and railway stations. These details can help you consider different ways to reach your destination and continue your journey.

Keep your plans flexible

Crowds, traffic diversions, queues, and walking distances can affect how long each visit takes. Allow extra time between stops and check current public transport schedules before travelling.

Explore Kolkata's Pujo with Agomonii

Whether you're visiting one featured pandal or planning a full day of pandal-hopping, knowing where to go and how to get there can make your Pujo experience easier to organise.

With Agomonii, you can discover pandals, explore their details, check transit directions from your location, and find nearby metro, bus, and train options.

Visit Agomonii.in to explore Kolkata's Durga Puja pandals and plan your next outing.

Editorial note: This article uses the seven pandal names supplied for the feature. Confirm the official Asian Paints Durga Puja Awards 2026 results and award categories before describing every listed pandal as a confirmed winner.