Chhath Puja of Kolkata - Celebration of the Devine energy

Chhath puja is probably the only festival where both the setting sun and the rising sun in worshipped as a symbol of energy, prosperity and well-being. Just like the Durga Puja, Chhath is also symbolised as a festival of togetherness where the whole family unites at least at this time of the year to celebrate the divine power of the universe and celebrate it with family in terms of enjoyment, togetherness, gossip and much more.
Basically, nowadays Chhath of kolkata has also become an important festival where the banks of the Ganges deck up in a different vibe amidst the diverse culture of kolkata , Chhath of kolkata is now catching people's eye for the divine celebration.

To the Bengalis of kolkata, the smell and taste of authentic thekua that is treated as the prasad of Chhath puja is an emotion as they all wait for a year to turn to get a taste of the authentic blessing of the divine energy. Like all festivals of kolkata, kolkata also has a soft corner for the worship of the sun. Now, let's walk you through the vibes you will get during the Chhath celebration of kolkata. The celebration of Chhath takes place in different modes; some perform the rituals in temporarily created waterbodies, some go to the banks of the river Ganges, etc. The rituals are accompanied by music and firecrackers.

This year, Chhath will be observed from 25th October to 28th October 2025, and the approximate time of celebration in Kolkata will be 27th, 5:30pm Sunset and 28th, 6:30am Sunrise.

Kolkata Chhath Puja Preparations 

The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) has concentrated its preparations on enforcing the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on Chhath rituals at the city's two large water bodies:

Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar Shut Down: Both the lakes shall be totally shut down and barricaded, and security personnel deployed to ensure that no worship takes place, from October 26 morning and continuing till October 28, the prime ritual days.

Alternative Ghats Offered: To facilitate the worshippers, KMDA has formally arranged 39 alternative ghats, of which 24 are permanent ones, at different locations of the city.

Stringent Noise and Firecracker Regulations:

Use of DJ music or more than one loudspeaker is prohibited.

Green firecrackers alone are allowed, and they may only be utilised within a specific time frame between 6 am and 8 am.

Several other preparations have also been taken by the authorities, like cleaning of the ghats along with setting up biotoilets, improvement of lighting facilities, followed by changing rooms, drinking water facilities, etc.

Famous Chhath puja celebration spots in Kolkata 

I. KMDA-Managed Ghats (Mostly South and South-East Kolkata)

The KMDA generally develops around 22 permanent and 18 temporary ghats in the southern fringes of the city to cater to local devotees.

Category	Location / Water Body	Details
Permanent Ghats (Approx. 22)	Nonadanga KMDA Water Body	The primary permanent facility with multiple ghats (e.g., 6 separate ghats).
	Patuli Water Body	Near Satyajit Ray Park.
	Ramdhan Park	Located in the Golf Garden area.
	Govindan Kutty Park	Located in the Golf Garden area.
	Mandartala Jheel	Located in Tollygunge.
	Layelka Pond	Located within the Regent Estate area.
	Katjunagar Water Body	Located in the Bikramgarh area.
	Dhanmath Water Body	Located in the Kasba area.
	10 No. Pukur	One designated permanent spot.
	Indu Park, Kasba	One designated permanent spot.
Temporary Ghats (Approx. 18)	Jodhpur Park Ponds	Multiple temporary ghats are set up here (e.g., 5 ghats).
	Nababrindaban Pond	Located in the Regent Estate area.
	Mithetala Water Body	Located near DPS Kasba.
	KMDA Water Body, R R Colony	Near the Ruby crossing/Hospital area.
	Other Pockets	Temporary infrastructure is also set up at water bodies in Bijoygarh, and sometimes as additional temporary spots at Govindan Kutty Park, 10 No. Pukur, and Indu Park.

Based on detailed research into the arrangements made by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), here is a list of the key permanent and temporary ghats designated for Chhath Puja celebrations in Kolkata, excluding the prohibited Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar.

Designated Chhath Puja Ghats in Kolkata

The city's preparations typically involve approximately 40 ghats managed by KMDA (mostly in South Kolkata) and over 110 ghats managed by KMC (including riverfront and local ponds), totaling around 150-170 celebration spots.

I. KMDA-Managed Ghats (Mostly South and South-East Kolkata)

The KMDA generally develops around 22 permanent and 18 temporary ghats in the southern fringes of the city to cater to local devotees.

Category	Location / Water Body	Details
Permanent Ghats (Approx. 22)	Nonadanga KMDA Water Body	The primary permanent facility with multiple ghats (e.g., 6 separate ghats).
	Patuli Water Body	Near Satyajit Ray Park.
	Ramdhan Park	Located in the Golf Garden area.
	Govindan Kutty Park	Located in the Golf Garden area.
	Mandartala Jheel	Located in Tollygunge.
	Layelka Pond	Located within the Regent Estate area.
	Katjunagar Water Body	Located in the Bikramgarh area.
	Dhanmath Water Body	Located in the Kasba area.
	10 No. Pukur	One designated permanent spot.
	Indu Park, Kasba	One designated permanent spot.
Temporary Ghats (Approx. 18)	Jodhpur Park Ponds	Multiple temporary ghats are set up here (e.g., 5 ghats).
	Nababrindaban Pond	Located in the Regent Estate area.
	Mithetala Water Body	Located near DPS Kasba.
	KMDA Water Body, R R Colony	Near the Ruby crossing/Hospital area.
	Other Pockets	Temporary infrastructure is also set up at water bodies in Bijoygarh, and sometimes as additional temporary spots at Govindan Kutty Park, 10 No. Pukur, and Indu Park.

II. KMC-Managed Ghats (Hooghly River and City Ponds)

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation manages the largest number of ghats, primarily along the Hooghly River, which is preferred by devotees in North and Central Kolkata.

Category	Location / Water Body	Key Designated Ghats (Examples)
Hooghly River Ghats (Approx. 27)	Along the Hooghly River	Baja Kadamtala Ghat, Nimtala Ghat, Kumartuli Ghat, Bagbazar Ghat, Sovabazar Ghat, Gwalior Ghat, Mayer Ghat, PK Tagore Ghat, Takta Ghat, Bichali Ghat.
Temporary Ponds/Tanks (Approx. 100+)	Various Localities	KMC converts numerous small local ponds and water bodies across the city into makeshift ghats. Temporary metal tanks are also sometimes set up in areas like Panditia Road for rituals.