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Muhammad Ali Park

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One of the Most Reviewed Playgrounds in Kolkata


Address

H9G6+V7H, Chittaranjan Ave, Calcutta University, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India

Contact

+91 1800 345 3375

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4.20 (20.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak), 7 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM

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  • 4/5 DR VINEET N. 2 years ago on Google
    Located at Chittaranjan Avenue, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, near Calcutta University, Mohammad Ali Park is named after Mohammad Ali Jauhar, a famous Indian activist, journalist, poet and freedom fighter. Jauhar was famous for his role in the Indian non-cooperation movement and Khilafat movement during the British Raj. The park that is named after, however, is famous for hosting what is one of the most popular Durga Puja Pandals in the entire city. An example of India’s communal unity, the park brings together Hindus and Muslims as they celebrate the grand festival every Navratri. The Pandal is famous for its out-of-the-box themes ever year. It has shown miniatures of world-famous monuments before. In 2015, it had an African Safari-themed Pandal. The 2017 Pandal was more controversial, featuring doctors as demons. On other days, Mohammad Ali Park remains a public park open to those looking for a quick break from the hustle and bustle of Kolkata.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eмвeя �. 1 year ago on Google
    Very congested area...but Durga Puja Pandal & Decoration is really attractive
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asish D. 6 months ago on Google • 174 reviews
    One of the oldest puja in Kolkata. Here you can feel the positive vibes. Also here you can get many food items... Please visit and enjoy your day. Enjoy your durga puja. You can come with your family friends and love once too. So come and enjoy your day. Happy Durga Puja to you and your family. Dugga Dugga ...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ayan P. 1 year ago on Google
    All about 31 July 2022 .you can get beach 🏖️ type feeling here 😅 reason light rain 🌧️.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Subhankar M. 3 months ago on Google • 351 reviews New
     ENG TRAVEL HOMEDESTINATIONSWEEKEND GETAWAYSEXPLOREARTICLESGAMES Advertisement HomeTravelDestinations Kolkata Places to visit Things to do How to reach Articles Photos Map Mohammad Ali Park Listed Under Parks in Kolkata Located near Calcutta University, Mohammad Ali Park is named after Mohammad Ali Jauhar, a famous Indian activist, journalist, poet and freedom fighter. Jauhar was famous for his role in the Indian non-cooperation movement and Khilafat movement during the British Raj. The park that is named after, however, is famous for hosting what is one of the most popular Durga Puja Pandals in the entire city. An example of India’s communal unity, the park brings together Hindus and Muslims as they celebrate the grand festival every Navratri. The Pandal is famous for its out-of-the-box themes ever year. It has shown miniatures of world-famous monuments before. In 2015, it had an African Safari-themed Pandal. The 2017 Pandal was more controversial, featuring doctors as demons. The Mohammad Ali Park Durga Puja Pandal generally sees plenty of Muslim volunteers every year to set up and manage the massive platform. You can see them doing everythin from organizing medical camps to offering visitors drinking water. Despite the fact that their participation in higher roles have diminished in the past years due to communal tensions, the park remains an important stop for the yearly Durga Puja Pandal-hopping tradition in Kolkata. On other days, Mohammad Ali Park remains a public park open to those looking for a quick break from the hustle and bustle of Kolkata.

  • 5/5 Abhishek K. 3 years ago on Google
    Md Ali Park is a landmark for probably whole city to meet or locate people on any given day but don't judge the place by the name, it's one of the most happening or crowded place during the famous DURGA PUJA of the city.. The place holds a great value if we say about Durga Puja and one of the best Pandals are made here with super Goddess Durga Idol, you'll also find great some delicious street food out there.. Must visit place during Durga Puja.!! Do check out thr photos below.. 😍😇😊
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pretimoy M. 1 year ago on Google • 109 reviews
    MD. Ali Park 2022! In central kolkata this puja ruling for many years. If we make a list of 10 best puja of Kolkata then you definitely found this puja pandel on this list. It is located in Central Kolkata near the famous book market College Street. One can visit College Square after watching this pandal. It is basically one of the most famous place for durga puja in Kolkata.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kuhumithu B. 1 year ago on Google
    Splendid mirror work pandel and idols of Devi Durga! Must see
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sayan G. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are want to visit kolkata for Durga puja then definitely Md.Ali Park is your must destination.In central kolkata this puja ruling for many years.If we make a list of 10 best puja of Kolkata then you definitely found this puja pandel on this list.Last year there is a little place regarding problem so they shifted their puja in a little place but overall Md.Ali Park is awesome.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haimanty Roy A. 1 year ago on Google
    What up do it was it was all like grand festival on the ground it was not on the ground near the ground place is a little crowded but still it was really enjoyable to like celebrate the future the grand festival of bengalished at Mohammad Ali park
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rudra Pratap Y. 2 years ago on Google
    It is one of the most famous Durga Puja clubs of Kolkata. It is located in Central Kolkata near the famous book market College Street. One can visit College Square after watching this pandal. This pandal is famous for making replicas beautiful palaces and temples of India. I last visited here in 2019 when the committee was facing trouble with water seepage in the ground and thus the pandal was confined to a smaller area. But I am pretty sure that they would overcome the situation and maintain the reputation of this Puja Committee. Jai Maa Durga♥️🕉️🙏😍
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Avik 10 months ago on Google
    This year, the pandal looked vibrant and full of colours. It was studded with mirros which provided an ideal place for capturing mirror selfies. The idol of the goddess Durga also looked beautiful. This Durga Puja is one of the famous ones in Kolkata, situated a few minutes away from Central Avenue, in a strategic position. It never disappoints when it comes to elegance and exploring new themes and hence, it bears witness to a large number of footfalls every year.The Puja pandal here was fabulous.The whole interior of the pandal has been covered with mirror pieces that takes its look to the next level.On top that the main idol was also built really well in the preview of a novel theme.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ANUPAM M. 5 months ago on Google • 138 reviews
    This year's Puja pandal decoration is very nice 👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sudip H. 6 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Renowned area, well known for Durgapuja celebrated here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Indranil C. 3 months ago on Google • 150 reviews New
    Md. Ali Park is one of the most important historical heritagwe parks in Kolkata . The nostalgic place is associated with traditional movement against . British Imperialism. Mohammad Ali Park is named after Mohammad Ali Jauhar, a famous Indian activist, journalist, poet and freedom fighter. Jauhar was famous for his role in the Indian non-cooperation movement and Khilafat movement during the British Raj. On 11th March 2010, Thursday, Shri Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyya, Hon'ble Mayor of Kolkata inaugurated the newly renovated Md. Ali Park is dedicated to the citizens of Kolkata.The renovation cost is about 58 lakhs. The park is beautified by decorative grill, paver block pathway, decorative relief work on walls, sitting arrangement etc. with greenery.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Suman K. 5 months ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Now durga puja pandle is on beside road. Too much crowded in durga puja..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmeds E. 8 months ago on Google
    Mohammad Ali Park is a famous public park located in Kolkata, India. It is named after the renowned boxer Muhammad Ali, who visited Kolkata in 1980. The park is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering green spaces, walking paths, and recreational facilities. If you have any specific questions about the park or its history, feel free to ask!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abhijit B. 2 years ago on Google
    Famous Park located at central Kolkata, actually above a fresh water storage old reservoir.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maa er Ranna Ghar Indian F. 6 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    The Durga pratima is unique. Totally different from any other pratima. It's really very beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Biswambhar P. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    The pandal decoration and theme was good, the idols were beautiful, but the crowd management was bad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 palash k. 2 years ago on Google
    One of famous north Kolkata Durga puja club.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SATBIR 1 year ago on Google
    NICE PLACE FOR DURGAPUJA. The pandels were really good and well decorated the lighting were also good and the management was also appreciable. This place always tries to make durgapuja pandels based on the new themes and design which is very good and this place is also famous for their themes and decorations. Overall good experience recommended to visit surely once in durgapuja. Thanks and regards
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Prince M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Durga puja pandal each and every year...🥰👌🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Supravat M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good Durga Puja happens here. A must visit place during Durga Puja.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most popular Durga puja pandals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DEBASIS G. 1 year ago on Google
    A very familiar and famous place in Kolkata. It's also very well known park for Durga puja.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sugata G. 1 year ago on Google
    This year, the pandal looked vibrant and full of colours. It was studded with mirros which provided an ideal place for capturing mirror selfies. The idol of the goddess Durga also looked beautiful. This Durga Puja is one of the famous ones in Kolkata, situated a few minutes away from Central Avenue, in a strategic position. It never disappoints when it comes to elegance and exploring new themes and hence, it bears witness to a large number of footfalls every year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chandrima 1 year ago on Google
    Mohammad Ali Park is an example of unity in diversity. Durga Puja is being performed here for many years. It is one of the most popular Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata. While there have been many beautifully themed pujas in the past, the 2022 Puja Pandal was very simple but nice. The park is named after the famous Indian journalist and poet Mohammad Ali Jauhar. It is located near Calcutta University also near MG Road metro station.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sanu G. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place for pandle hopping in durga pujo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bhima 5 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Organise Durga Puja beside the road, Well maintained park.

  • 5/5 0033 _Aishwarya S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the renowned pandal hopping places in North Kolkata. This place is very easy to visit because of its 3 mins walking distance from M G Road Metro Station. This pandal had a quite opposite appearance of its outer and inner side. On one side the outside of the pandal was very simple and not much attractive but the total conception changed at one glance of the inside with intricate designs of mirrors and glasses all over the place. Also with the 2022 theme of saving the planet the idols were made lively and astonishing.

  • 3/5 Ria S. 1 year ago on Google
    Frankly, puja decoration and the management has become worst post pandemic. Last year, when no one was allowed to enter the pandal, the management was better than this year. In 2021, the pandal was also beautiful compared to 2022. The crowd was huge and no one is allowed to take the simple straight path from the foothpath. Every simple way was blocked. We went there through metro. The pandal was on the same side. But we were redirected to the other side of the road. Then after few meters, again the police redirected the crowd to the opposite side of the road. Basically, a single straight path was forced to move in a zig-zac manner. And even after waiting in a long queue, the management people were asking people to go out just after entering the puja pandal. We were hardly there in the pandal for 2-3seconds. The management didn't allow anyone to watch the idol properly. Just beacuse the place is famous for their earlier arrangements in past days and that's why people usually visit this place. But genuinely, there are so many small and no so famous durga puja clubs, who are taking much more efforts and arrangements for their puja. I would like to request to the club to make proper arrangements. People will visit this place every year but please allow the visitors to enjoy the idol and the beauty of their decorations. This year even the decoration was just okay-okay type. That too can be improved in 2023 and after that also.

  • 4/5 Soumojit D. 1 year ago on Google
    A well known Durga Puja committee of Sealdah area. The theme and decoration are good.

  • 4/5 yash_shukla21 1 year ago on Google
    This park is the most crowded park in the time of Durga Puja and the decorations of there are just awesome!

  • 5/5 Md Meraj A. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great place to visit .It connects several major route of Kolkata.From this place you can easily go esplanade within 15-20 minutes

  • 3/5 Mehran A. 8 months ago on Google
    Muhammad Ali Park isn't a lively place rather it's merely places where kids and teens play every day more likely like an empty ground because there is nothing for kids to play like slides, swings, etc Durga Puja is also celebrated here every year

  • 5/5 Subhrajyoti M. 1 year ago on Google
    Among all the north kolkata puja pandals this one is my all favorite

  • 5/5 bed prakash m. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the oldest glamorous pujo in kolkata

  • 4/5 Subham K. 1 year ago on Google
    It shows a well-decorated pandal with beautiful pratima but the whole pandal was done besides the park on road which creates a lot of traffic jam.

  • 5/5 Kaustav C. 5 months ago on Google
    This park is famous for one of the most famous Durga Puja in Kolkata organised by "Youth Association" but this Puja is popularly known as Muhammad Ali Park Durga Puja . It is easily accessible through Kolkata metro (north south line , station - Mahatma Gandhi Road , Central) and by road through Chittaranjan Avenue .

  • 5/5 Samar M. 1 year ago on Google
    MD Ali Park Durgapuja is one of the prestigious and old puja in Central Kolkata. Maa Durga Idol (Murti) is unique.

  • 5/5 Lisa B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the iconic pujo of Kolkata which definitely shows the harmony of human beings with it's name.

  • 5/5 SANGITA D. 1 year ago on Google
    The Puja pandal here was fabulous.The whole interior of the pandal has been covered with mirror pieces that takes its look to the next level.On top that the main idol was also built really well in the preview of a novel theme.

  • 3/5 Arindam M. 1 year ago on Google
    No more listed as one of the top Durga Puja Protima or pandal.

  • 4/5 DEBABRATA B. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent but due to crowd we can't see the pandel properly.

  • 3/5 Aritra B. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be good in past days. But due to some ঝামেলা, quality of this place decrease exponentially.😓

  • 5/5 chiranjeevi l. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the BEST PUJA PANDALS of Kolkata. I love the arrangements and decoration of Maa DURGA and the entire pandal. t is located in Central Kolkata near the famous book market College Street was studded with mirros which provided an ideal place for capturing mirror selfies

  • 4/5 pamela d. 6 months ago on Google
    The park is located at MG road crossing, near Mahatma Gandhi metro station. Every year they organise Durga puja here with lots of other activities. It's one of the famous Durga puja pandal of central Kolkata.

  • 3/5 suvopriya C. 10 months ago on Google
    It is an iconic place for durga puja celebration but frankly speeking, puja decoration and the management has become worst post pandemic. On the 2021, when no one was allowed to enter the pandal, the management was better than 2022. In 2021, the pandal was also beautiful compared to 2022. The crowd was huge and no one is allowed to take the simple straight path from the foothpath. Every single way was blocked.

  • 5/5 Sudipta P. 10 months ago on Google
    A beautiful and peaceful park .. But i will suggest that visit this place in Durga puja nest time for visit in there . thank you 💕

  • 4/5 Biswajit C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of best Durga Puja in North Calcutta

  • 4/5 BEAST R. 11 months ago on Google
    Best puja pandal

  • 5/5 faisal k. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for durga puja

  • 5/5 Souvik C. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible place. Zakaria street is a heaven for all food lovers

  • 4/5 Javed Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Nostalgic feeling even if there is no Puja festiv.

  • 5/5 Rahul D. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best DURGA PUJA association

  • 5/5 ashidajn0908 h. 2 years ago on Google
    This park present near barabazar it is famous for durgapooja festival

  • 4/5 Tanmoy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Known for theme based pandals but these place will be crowded in durga pujo always.. However worth of visit.

  • 5/5 MD SELIM Y. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of the best for Durga puja !

  • 5/5 Subhadeep G. 2 years ago on Google
    Best logical durga puja i ever seen.

  • 5/5 Ashim C. 2 years ago on Google
    It shows real communal harmony between hindu and muslim where all pujas take place are nothing but mutual cooperation and brotherhood feelings between these two major religion

  • 5/5 A . K . M. 3 years ago on Google
    💖🙏DAKSHINESWAR RANI RASHMONI TEMPLE in KOLKATA (West Bengal)🙏💖

  • 3/5 firoz s. 2 years ago on Google
    I would request the Bengal government pay attention to this parkpay attention to this park And at the same time, I will request the committee members to pay a little attention to that too.

  • 4/5 Arunima B. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to see Muhammad Ali Park Durga Idol and it was very beautiful. The theme was Covid 19 Pandemic Situation and the showed it with very creativeness. Loved it.

  • 3/5 sushil k. 2 years ago on Google
    Good for Durga Puja Pandal

  • 1/5 Nooruddin Md J. 2 years ago on Google
    Muhammad Ali Park is the most beautiful park in central Avuineu in British periode freedom fighters Mulana Muhammad Ali Jawhar start freedom moment from this places

  • 4/5 Md Modassir R. 2 years ago on Google
    I've experienced it 8-9yrs ago. It was beautifully place. Today I am going many times MG Road and On the way I can see it doesn't have more touching like before. Thank you

  • 3/5 Sanjib A. 4 years ago on Google
    Losing its beauty

  • 3/5 Pritam N. 4 years ago on Google
    Average pujo in Kolkata

  • 5/5 Md A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Aritra C. 5 years ago on Google
    Famous durga puja pandel in kolkata

  • 5/5 Anirban R. 4 years ago on Google
    Praying they relocate to the original place in the coming years. This year inspite of restricted resources a brillant effort to maintain tradition...

  • 5/5 SAIMA A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautifully decorated pandals for puja

  • 2/5 Shilajit R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place Durga puja is famous in kolkata but the Sculptures are not suitable as it doesn't have any Divine expression and moreover the deity is meant for worship but sadly the depictions are wrong. All are my personal opinion I do not impose these on others. Thank You 😊

  • 2/5 Annay D. 2 years ago on Google
    A very small and modest pandal. Not worth the hype or the long walk and crowd

  • 4/5 Biplab P. 2 years ago on Google
    Better than the best😀as you can watch Devi Maa just from the road.

  • 1/5 Arshad 2 years ago on Google
    It is dangerous to make crowd on the park because the park is on a large water reservoir which was damaged some years ago.

  • 3/5 Md Wasim A. 2 years ago on Google
    Mohammad Ali park is situated at MG road lord park for children playing cricket and football with friends and the people are coming to this place for is wasting their time in the evening and morning and largest committee and the

  • 3/5 sudip s. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place... One of the old one... But now ground is not available for puja

  • 5/5 Flying S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to Visit, got a touching theme in Durga Puja....

  • 4/5 Rajni kant D. 1 year ago on Google
    Our childhood play ground and green garden Akhara located for wrestling we have privilege watching wrestling on Sunday and enjoyed Durga Puja and Kali Puja The way of locals organizers was fine with all peoples

  • 4/5 Apurba G. 5 years ago on Google
    It is basically one of the most famous place for durga puja in Kolkata.The park organises Durga puja with various small attractive structures decorated using colour lights.It is on the main road so easily accessible too.

  • 4/5 Muhammad H. 1 year ago on Google
    Located near Calcutta University, Mohammad Ali Park is named after Mohammad Ali Jauhar, a famous Indian activist, journalist, poet and freedom fighter. Jauhar was famous for his role in the Indian non-cooperation movement and Khilafat movement during the British Raj.

  • 5/5 Sandip G. 1 year ago on Google
    A park which is centrally located in the City of Joy - Kolkata and at a very important location of Central Avenue & it is also very famous for their Durga Puja,..

  • 1/5 Ahare J. 2 years ago on Google
    Intentionally crowd is gathered by authority every year.

  • 1/5 HRISHIK D. 2 years ago on Google
    No mohammad no ali. No play

  • 5/5 nabakumar p. 2 years ago on Google
    GOOD CONCEPT OF THE PANDEL.

  • 5/5 Shrestho D. 2 years ago on Google
    This is very renowned place for Pandel Hoping. I must suggest everyone to visit this place during DURGA PUJA, I must say you'll like it!!!

  • 1/5 Prince P. 2 years ago on Google
    Genuinely speaking Mohammad Ali park is no more a place that it used to be for those people who loved pandal hopping. It's no more as it used to be, now just a normal or casual Pandal is being made every year by the roadside, not at worth, what as it used to be. But near by you can enjoy labutala park, famous for good themes🙂

  • 5/5 Tuhin M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's all about durga puja pandel most popular in Kolkata.

  • 5/5 Shubhanshu k. 2 years ago on Google
    Once I visit there in Durga Puja.The Pandal and The idol are well decorated and full of lights.There I also found a lot of hand crafted models,Picture demonstrating the work of Corona Warriors that is Police,Nurse,Doctor,Ambulance Driver,Volunteer,Delivery Partner etc.

  • 5/5 SUMANA D. 2 years ago on Google
    The place which creates renowned puja above religion. Here Muslims made this greatest festival of bangalees.❤️

  • 5/5 Anudipta Mandal 0. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Durga Puja pandel.

  • 5/5 SHAMIK M. 2 years ago on Google
    A must visit Durga Pujo spot of Kolkata!


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