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Deshapriya Park Durgotsav

দেশপ্রিয় পার্ক দুর্গোৎসব • Est. 1938 (88 years of history)

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Current 2026 Theme

"Spectacular Scale & Immersive Conceptual Environments"

Address & Locality

Deshapriya Park Ground, Rashbehari Avenue, South Kolkata

Best Time to Visit

Early morning 6 AM - 9 AM.

Nearest Metro

Kalighat (Blue Line) • 7 mins walk

Fact-Checked History & Historical Highlights

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Constructed world-record scale installations including the famous 88-foot idol in 2015.

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Occupies a massive multi-acre sports ground in Rashbehari.

Cultural Significance & Deep History

Established in 1938, Deshapriya Park occupies one of South Kolkata’s largest sports parks. It captured national attention in 2015 for constructing a 88-foot tall Durga deity and has continued to create high-octane conceptual themes with vast open-air layouts.

How to Reach by Kolkata Metro & Walking Directions

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Kalighat Metro Station

Blue Line • Approx. 600 meters away

7 mins walk to pandal
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Jatin Das Park Metro Station

Blue Line • Approx. 750 meters away

9 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.