“Durga Puja, here we come!” someone shouts. Ultadanga Pallyshree is calling us today. Ultadanga Pallyshree Durga Puja began in 1949. This puja is a Sarbojanin type. That makes it 76 years old this year.
Ultadanga Pallyshree is found in North Kolkata. The address is 16/F, Jahar Lal Dutta Lane, Ultadanga, Kolkata. You will find it near Muchibazar Bus Stop and Ultadanga Post Office.
Let’s talk about Durga Puja. Before Durga Puja each year, people plan pandal hopping. They consider which area to visit for the most popular Durga Puja. People also consider the best time to avoid rush hour. Some even go pandal hopping all night.
Last year, some people covered south and central Kolkata pujas. This year, they planned to cover central and north Kolkata Durga Puja pandals. They consulted Times of India puja reviews for locations and themes.
One year, a theme of Ultadanga Pallyshree Durga Puja was cityscape. The area was decorated with colors and lights. Sculptures adorned the locality. Apartments featured painted motifs.
Consider the seventh Durga Puja visited during one pandal-hopping trip: Ultadanga Pallyshree Durga Puja. It was located along Ultadanga Main Road. That year marked its 68th celebration.
Now let’s step back to Ultadanga itself. Ultadanga is a crowded junction in North Kolkata. It marks Kolkata district’s northeastern limit. Telenga Bagan and Muchi Bazar are prominent places here.
The name Ultadanga comes from “Ulta Dingi.” This means a place where small boats were made or repaired. It was likely a ghat area on the Ganges at one point.
Ultadanga was once outside the Maratha Ditch. The East India Company gained the right to rent 38 villages in 1717. Ultadanga was one of these villages.
Ultadanga has grown into a busy area. You will find shops, restaurants, malls and banks here. Educational institutes and offices also thrive. Ultadanga is near shopping malls like Mani Square.
Ultadanga is well-connected. Hudco More is a busy crossing. Ultadanga Flyover connects EM Bypass with VIP Road. Bidhannagar Road railway station is one of Kolkata’s busiest.
Ultadanga Pallyshree continues this tradition. It brings people together for the Durga Puja festival. It reflects the vibrant culture of Kolkata. As we conclude our visit to Ultadanga Pallyshree. May the spirit of Durga Puja fill your hearts with joy.