About this pandal
Chetla’s Dakat Kali puja is said to be more than 550 years old. Locals believe the goddess protects the neighbourhood, and thousands come on Kali Puja night to see the idol decked in ornaments and flowers.
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How to reach
Metro & rail
Rabindra Sarobar, Kalighat, Jatin Das Park, Netaji Bhavan and Rabindra Sadan stations connect South Kolkata. Rabindra Sarobar and Kalighat are popular for Bhowanipore and Lake area pandals.
Bus routes
Esplanade–Garia, Rashbehari–Ballygunge and Hazra–Golpark routes are heavily used during Puja. Expect diversions near Deshapriya Park and Maddox Square.
Parking
Paid parking is available near Rashbehari, Gariahat, Dhakuria and Bhowanipore pandals. Residential lanes fill quickly after 8 PM — consider parking on wider roads like Southern Avenue or Rashbehari Avenue.
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Nearby pandals
More celebrations within walking distance or a short ride.
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