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Tala Prattoy

তালা প্রত্যয় • Est. 1921 (105 years of history)

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Checked with Asian Paints Sharad Shamman fine arts archive.

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Current 2026 Theme

"Installation Art & Spatial Architecture ("Ritualistic Canvas")"

Address & Locality

Tala Park Grounds, Near Tala Water Tank, Shyambazar-Tala, Kolkata

Best Time to Visit

Daytime morning walkthroughs to appreciate intricate fine art installations.

Nearest Metro

Shyambazar (Blue Line) • 11 mins walk

Fact-Checked History & Historical Highlights

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Has won top fine-art awards for spatial art installations that span over 40,000 square feet.

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Treats Durga Puja as a living contemporary art gallery.

Cultural Significance & Deep History

Located in North Kolkata’s Tala area near the historic water tank, Tala Prattoy has transformed how Bengal views festival art. Rather than building a conventional pandal enclosure, the committee turns the entire park into an immersive, museum-grade installation space where light, sound, texture, and philosophy unite around the deity.

How to Reach by Kolkata Metro & Walking Directions

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Shyambazar Metro Station

Blue Line • Approx. 900 meters away

11 mins walk to pandal
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Belgachia Metro Station

Blue Line • Approx. 800 meters away

10 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.