Batanagar Newland Durga Puja in Kolkata is a fancy and important event. In 2023, they’re doing something special with a theme inspired by “Kedarnath Temple”, and it’s going to be a huge celebration.
Right now, they’re really busy getting everything ready for the Batanagar Newland Durga Puja. They’re working hard on setting up the decorations and the idol for the festival.
About Batanagar Newland Durga Puja Pandel 2023
The Kedarnath Temple theme for Batanagar Newland Durga Puja 2023 is super exciting in Maheshtala, Kolkata. This puja is put together by the Batanagar Newland Durga Puja committee every year, and it’s one of the best pujas in Kolkata.
Every year, they come up with a different and impressive theme. The Batanagar Newland playground looks amazing during Durga Puja celebrations is filled with lots of fancy lights, food stalls, fairs and extraordinary decorations. When you see their pandal and the beautiful Goddess Durga idol this year, it will truly make you feel like you’re at the Kedarnath Temple.
Batanagar Newland Durga Puja location
G64H+3JV, Das Para, Maheshtala, West Bengal 700140 (Near Bata Company)
The Theme – Kedarnath Temple 2023
The Puja Committee is going to make Maheshtala in Kolkata look just like Kedarnath Temple. Everyone, including kids, definitely enjoy this theme. The idol for this year will be coming from “Kumortuli”.
About Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath temple is a Hindu temple, one of the twelve jyotirlinga of Shiva. The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River, in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April and November.
How to Reach Batanagar Newland Durga Puja
By Bus: From Howrah Bus Stop – You can get a bus “Howrah to Batanagar Mini” and From Dharmatala – You can get “77A” bus.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Nangi Railway Station, (Sealdah to Budge Budge Local)
Batanagar Newland Nearby Durga Puja
- D N Ghosh Road Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee is 2.3 km (15 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- Nandanpur Durga Puja is 1.5 km (8 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- Budge Budge Haldarpara Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samite is 1.8 km (12 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- Budge Budge Subhash Udyan Durga puja is 2.5 km (18 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
Batanagar Newland Nearby Restaurant
- Pahari Hut – Tribal Cuisine (পাহাড়ি মোমো কুটির) is 200 m (3 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- Red Chili is 280 m (4 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- Wow! Momo is 210 m (3.5 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- KALAPATA AC family Restaurant is 1.5 km (8 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- MAPLE LEAF Cafe & Restaurant is 1.6 km (10 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
- Arroz is 1.8 km (12 min approx) from Batanagar Newland Durga Puja.
Durga Puja Schedule 2023
| Days | Dates |
| Mahalaya | 14th of October 2023 (Saturday) |
| Maha Shashti | 20th October 2023 (Friday) |
| Maha Saptami | 21st October 2023 (Saturday) |
| Maha Ashtami | 22nd October 2023 (Sunday) |
| Maha Navami | 23st October 2023 (Monday) |
| Maha Dashmi | 24th October 2023 (Tuesday) |
Durga Puja
Durga Puja is a very special festival that people in India, especially in the state of West Bengal, Durga Puja is a Hindu festival that celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over a powerful demon named Mahishasura. The festival usually lasts for about ten days, and during this time, people build beautifully decorated temporary temples called “pandals” where they worship Goddess Durga. Durga Puja usually takes place in the months of September or October every year.
The preparations for Durga Puja begin months in advance. People clean their homes, buy new clothes, and make special arrangements to welcome the goddess.