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College Square Sarbojanin

কলেজ স্কোয়ার সর্বজনীন • Est. 1948 (78 years of history)

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Current 2026 Theme

"Reflections over Water: Architectural Replicas in Gold Light"

Address & Locality

College Square Lake Grounds, College Street, Central-North Kolkata

Best Time to Visit

Post-sunset between 7 PM and midnight for water reflection views.

Nearest Metro

Mahatma Gandhi Road (Blue Line) • 6 mins walk

Fact-Checked History & Historical Highlights

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Famous for its grand lake-surface illumination designed by master Chandannagar light artisans.

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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

B

Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station

Blue Line • Approx. 500 meters away

6 mins walk to pandal
B

Central Metro Station

Blue Line • Approx. 600 meters away

7 mins walk to pandal
G

Sealdah Metro Station

Green Line • Approx. 950 meters away

12 mins walk to pandal

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.