College Square Sarbojanin
কলেজ স্কোয়ার সর্বজনীন • Est. 1948 (78 years of history)
Cross-checked with Telegraph India and Times of India Puja Specials.
"Reflections over Water: Architectural Replicas in Gold Light"
College Square Lake Grounds, College Street, Central-North Kolkata
Post-sunset between 7 PM and midnight for water reflection views.
Mahatma Gandhi Road (Blue Line) • 6 mins walk
Fact-Checked History & Historical Highlights
Famous for its grand lake-surface illumination designed by master Chandannagar light artisans.
Founded in 1948 in the intellectual and publishing center of Kolkata near Boi Para.
Cultural Significance & Deep History
Established in 1948 adjacent to the historic University of Calcutta and Presidency College, College Square offers a unique visual spectacle. The pandal is constructed on the edge of the sprawling water tank, allowing its elaborate light installations—crafted by Chandannagar’s master light engineers—to reflect brilliantly across the water surface at night.
How to Reach by Kolkata Metro & Walking Directions
Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station
Blue Line • Approx. 500 meters away
Central Metro Station
Blue Line • Approx. 600 meters away
Sealdah Metro Station
Green Line • Approx. 950 meters away
Metro night services during Puja days (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami) frequently run up to 4:00 AM. Please verify real-time station fares and night-train frequencies directly with Metro Railway, Kolkata.