Kolkata Durga Puja 2026 is set to bring the city alive with thousands of pandals, artistic installations, traditional pujas, lighting displays, and cultural programmes. For visitors who want to see popular pandals without spending hours in general queues, several VIP passes, Puja passports, and preview-entry programmes are available or being released for 2026.

There is also good news for visitors looking for a free Durga Puja pass. The Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026 has announced free access through registration and invitations. Another free-entry option is available through Tala Prattoy, subject to its eligibility and registration process.

Read More: Durga Puja and Kali Puja Permission 2026: How to Apply Online Through the SAHAJ Portal

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At the same time, paid options such as FFD Pujor Passport, SITI VIP Pass, and Porikroma Map provide access to multiple selected pandals.

Here is a detailed guide to the Durga Puja 2026 free passes, VIP passes, prices, eligibility and how to get them.

Why Durga Puja in West Bengal is so important

Durga Puja is much more than a religious festival in West Bengal. Kolkata’s celebrations combine worship, public art, architecture, lighting, music, food and community participation.

UNESCO inscribed Durga Puja in Kolkata on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. UNESCO describes the festival as a major public expression of religion and art, with large installations and pavilions across the city.

The West Bengal Tourism Department also describes Durga Puja as the state’s biggest festival, highlighting the elaborate pandals, innovative themes, idols, and lighting arrangements created across the state.

For 2026, the main Durga Puja period in Kolkata falls in October. According to the published calendar, Maha Ashtami is on 19 October 2026, Bengal Maha Navami is on 20 October 2026, while Bengal’s immersion/Vijayadashami observance falls on 21 October 2026.

How to Get a Free Durga Puja Pass in 2026

There are different types of free or invitation-based access. Importantly, a free pass does not necessarily mean unrestricted VIP entry to every major Kolkata puja.

Two options currently stand out.

1. Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026: Completely Free Entry

The Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026 is a pre-Puja viewing initiative in Kolkata.

According to its official website, the first edition will take place on:

10, 11 and 12 October 2026

The programme features eight curated Puja locations and is designed to allow visitors to experience the installations before the main Puja rush.

Most importantly, the official website states that access is free, subject to registration and invitations.

Adani Preview 2026 at a glance

How to apply for the free Adani Preview pass

Visitors should use the official Adani Preview registration/pass system and submit the required information.

The terms and conditions supplied for the 2026 preview state that applicants must provide accurate personal information during registration, acknowledge the cultural nature of Durga Puja and agree to venue-specific rules.

The official website currently describes access as “Completely Free” and says entry is through registration.

Official information: Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026

Important point about the Adani Preview pass

Registration itself does not automatically guarantee a confirmed pass.

The published terms say only applicants who satisfy the eligibility criteria will receive official confirmation. Confirmation may be sent through email, text or other specified communication channels, and visitors may have to show the confirmation together with valid identification at the venue.

So, apply through the official channel and wait for confirmation rather than assuming that registration alone guarantees entry.

2. Tala Prattoy Free Entry / Privileged Entry

Another option for free access is associated with Tala Prattoy.

Its 2026 information includes:

Privileged Entry

• Free
• Subject to eligibility
• Registration required
• Intended for selected categories of visitors

Current information indicates that privileged-entry arrangements can include categories such as differently abled visitors, elderly visitors with restricted movement, pregnant visitors, police and national security personnel, journalists/media, artists, gallerists, art curators/researchers, and foreigners/NRIs.

Art Walkthrough

Tala Prattoy also has a separate Art Walkthrough registration.

The currently published information lists free access for eligible registered visitors, with specified slots.

Visitors should check the organiser’s registration page for the latest eligibility, slot availability and ID requirements before travelling.

Official Tala Prattoy: Tala Prattoy Privileged Entry & Art Walkthrough

Paid Durga Puja VIP Passes 2026

If you do not qualify for a free programme, there are several paid passes that cover multiple pandals.

Based on the currently available 2026 information, the major options include the following.

Note: Prices, dates, venue lists and availability can change. Check the organiser’s official page before making payment.

3. FFD Pujor Passport 2026: ₹999

The Forum for Durgotsav Pujor Passport is one of the major multi-pandal options for 2026.

BookMyShow describes it as a booklet containing passes for selected Puja pandals in Kolkata and Howrah, designed to make pandal hopping easier by providing access to selected venues without relying entirely on the general queue.

FFD Pujor Passport details

• Price: ₹999
• Admissions: Up to 4 people
• Listed pandals: 52 in the supplied/current listing
• Validity: 15 October to 20 October 2026
• Areas: Kolkata and Howrah
• Booking: BookMyShow

The currently displayed BookMyShow listing shows the event from 15 October to 20 October 2026 and a price of ₹999.

Pandal coverage

The screenshots supplied for this article show separate sections for:

• North Kolkata
• South Kolkata
• East Kolkata
• Howrah

For example, the displayed list includes Tala Barowari, Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Sarbojanin, Jagat Mukherjee Park, Ahiritola Sarbojanin, Hatibagan Sarbojanin, Kashi Bose Lane, Ultadanga Vidhan Sangha, Beleghata 33 Palli and several South Kolkata and Howrah pujas.

BookMyShow: Pujor Passport 2026

4. Porikroma Map VIP Pass 2026: ₹950

The Porikroma Map Invitee Card is another multi-pandal option.

Its current website advertises the 2026 pass at ₹950 per pass, with 54 pandal passes currently listed. Physical passes are to be collected from the specified collection point in Sealdah.

Porikroma Pass

• Price: 950
• Access: 4 people, according to the currently circulated 2026 details
• Pandal coverage: 54
• Physical collection required
• Collection timing currently shown: 12 PM to 7 PM
• Collection point: RBR Skill Academy, Sealdah

The organiser also warns that reselling or transferring passes is prohibited.

Official booking: Porikroma Map VIP Pass 2026

5. SITI Maha Puja VIP Pass 2026

SITI Maha Puja is another established multi-pandal pass option.

The current SITI website is accepting 2026 booking enquiries and provides a contact number for booking. Its published information covers a network of leading Kolkata Puja committees.

The currently circulated 2026 details list:

• Price: 1,499
• Admission: 4 people
• Pandal coverage: 45
• Multiple areas of Kolkata

However, because the SITI site has historically displayed previous-year details alongside 2026 pre-booking information, visitors should confirm the final 2026 price, validity, collection point and list directly with SITI before payment.

Official SITI Maha Puja: SITI Maha Puja 2026

6. Durga Puja Pass at 1,999: Verify Before Buying

Another website, durgapujapass.com, is currently circulating a 2026 multi-pandal pass priced around ₹1,999.

The supplied information describes:

• Price: 1,999
• Admission: 4
• 45+ pandals claimed
• Booking through the website/WhatsApp
• Delivery/collection arrangements

However, this option should be treated separately from the more directly established organiser platforms. Verify the organiser, exact pandal list, validity, payment recipient and collection/delivery arrangements before paying.

Do not assume that every website selling a “VIP Pass” is an official Puja committee or official pass issuer.

7. Sharadiya Patrika Pass: 320

For visitors looking for a lower-cost option, a Sharadiya Patrika can also provide access to selected Puja pandals.

The 2026 Sharadiya Patrika is currently listed at 320, and the available information indicates that the magazine comes with access/pass benefits for selected pandals.

This can be an alternative for people who want both the Puja magazine and a limited number of pandal-access passes.

8. Debi Pranam Puja Pass

Debi Pranam is another magazine-based option mentioned in the current 2026 pass information.

The pass is expected to become available closer to Puja, with booking through the magazine/authorised outlets.

Because the final 2026 release details were not clearly published in the sources checked for this article, readers should wait for the official announcement rather than relying on unofficial sellers.

9. MassArt Preview Pass 2026

MassArt’s Preview Show of Durga Puja Art 2026 is different from a normal VIP pandal pass.

The fifth edition is scheduled for 7-11 October 2026 and focuses on curated Durga Puja art installations before the main festival opens to the general public. MassArt describes the programme as a pre-festival viewing experience.

MassArt currently says that pass options will be available soon and asks visitors to contact the organisation for further information, including student concessions.

Official MassArt: MassArt Preview Show 2026

Free Pass vs VIP Pass: What is the difference?

A common mistake is to assume that every “free pass” gives access to all major Kolkata pandals.

It does not.

Free/Preview Entry

Usually means:

• Entry is free
• Registration may be required
• Access may be limited to specific venues
• Specific dates and time slots may apply
• Confirmation may be required
• Eligibility conditions can apply

Multi-Pandal VIP Pass

Usually means:

• You pay a fixed amount
• One pass covers multiple selected pandals
• A specified number of people can use it
• Access is generally subject to the rules of each participating Puja
• The pass does not necessarily cover every famous Kolkata Puja

What Documents May Be Required?

For registered preview programmes, visitors should keep:

• Government photo ID
• Registration confirmation
• Email/SMS confirmation
• Pass or QR code, where applicable
• Child’s identification document if travelling with children

The Adani Preview terms specifically state that confirmed visitors may need to present their confirmation along with valid identification at the venue.

For visitors below 18, the supplied Adani Preview terms state that they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, with additional provisions for minors.

Important Rules Before Using a Puja Pass

A pass does not remove the requirement to follow venue rules.

The Adani Preview terms, for example, prohibit harassment or abusive behaviour, damage to installations, excessive disruption, entering restricted areas and unsafe or intoxicated behaviour.

The terms also state that preview content, artist appearances and session timings can change because of circumstances such as weather, artist availability, venue issues or public-health concerns.

Visitors should therefore check the latest notification before travelling.

When is Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata?

The major Puja days in 2026 fall in October.

The published Kolkata/Bengal calendar places Bengal Maha Navami on 20 October and the Bengal Vijayadashami/immersion observance on 21 October 2026.

Where Can You Use These Passes?

The current 2026 lists cover different parts of Kolkata and Howrah.

North Kolkata

Examples include:

• Tala Barowari
• Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin
• Kumartuli Sarbojanin
• Jagat Mukherjee Park
• Ahiritola Sarbojanin
• Hatibagan Sarbojanin
• Hatibagan Nabin Pally
• Kashi Bose Lane
• Ultadanga
• Beleghata

South Kolkata

Examples include:

• Abasar Sarbojanin
• Chakraberia Sarbojanin
• Alipur Sarbojanin
• Ballygunge Cultural Association
• Hindustan Park
• Gariahat Hindusthan Club
• Nak tala Udayan Sangha
• Bosepukur Sitala Mandir
• Purbachal Shakti Sangha
• Santoshpur Trikon Park
• Santoshpur Lake Pally
• Behala Club
• Barisha Club
• S B Park Sarbojanin
• Ajeya Sanghati
• 41 Pally Club
• Vivekananda Park Athletic Club

East Kolkata

The supplied Pujor Passport list includes:

• Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha
• Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra
• Dum Dum Park Tarun Dal
• Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin
• Kestopur Prafulla Kanan Paschim Adhibasi Brinda
• Yuba Sangha Telipukur and Nursery Bagan
• New Town Sarbojanin

Howrah

The displayed 2026 list includes:

• Bantra Mohila Sangha
• Olaibibitola Sarbojanin
• Salkia Alapani
• Ichapur Shivaji Sangha

These lists are subject to the individual pass provider’s final terms and updates.

Best Way to Plan Kolkata Pandal Hopping in 2026

Visitors should not assume that one pass covers every famous Puja.

Before purchasing a pass, check four things:

1. Pandal list:
Look at the actual participating Puja committees.

2. Number of people:
Check whether the pass admits 2 or 4 people.

3. Validity:
Check the exact dates printed on the pass.

4. Collection method:
Some passes are digital, while others require physical collection.

For free passes, check whether you are actually eligible and whether you have received official confirmation.

Final 2026 Pass Status

At present, visitors have several routes to explore Kolkata’s Durga Puja:

For a free experience:
Adani Preview 2026 offers free registered/invitation-based access, while Tala Prattoy has free programmes subject to eligibility and registration.

For multiple pandals:
FFD Pujor Passport, Porikroma Map and SITI are among the currently discussed 2026 options, with their own prices, venue lists and conditions.

For a preview/art experience:
MassArt’s 2026 Preview Show is scheduled for 7-11 October, with pass details being released separately.

One important warning

Do not pay for a “free pass”. If an organiser announces free registration, use its official website or official communication channel. For paid passes, verify the organiser, exact 2026 pandal list, number of admissions, validity and collection process before making payment.

West Bengal’s Durga Puja is not simply a pandal-hopping event. It is a major cultural celebration combining worship, public art, craftsmanship, community participation and urban creativity. UNESCO’s recognition reflects that wider cultural significance.

Useful Official Links

• Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026
• FFD Pujor Passport on BookMyShow
• Porikroma Map 2026 Pass
• SITI Maha Puja
• Tala Prattoy Privileged Entry
• MassArt Durga Puja Art
• West Bengal Tourism: Durga Puja

Editorial note: Pass availability, prices, and participating pandals can change during the run-up to Puja. The information above reflects the sources checked on 25 September 2026.

List Your Local Puja on AasPaas

While obtaining official permission is important for organising a Puja, another challenge is helping local residents discover the Puja celebrations happening around them.

This is where AasPaas can help.

If there is a Durga Puja, Kali Puja, or another community Puja near your home, the Puja committee can list it on AasPaas and make the information easier for people in the surrounding area to discover.

AasPaas | Find Nearby. Connect Easily

Why List Your Puja on AasPaas?

By creating a Puja listing, organisers can showcase their local celebration to people looking for Puja events nearby.

A listing can help present useful information such as:

• Puja name
• Puja committee name
• Location
• Address
• Photos
• Puja details
• Contact information
• Map/location
• Other relevant information

This can make it easier for residents to discover Puja celebrations in their neighbourhood.

Bring Your Puja in Front of More People

Your neighbourhood Puja may be well known to residents, but people living a little farther away may not know about it.

By listing it on AasPaas, you can create a digital presence for your Puja and help more people discover it.

Whether it is a traditional community Durga Puja, a popular Kali Puja or a smaller neighbourhood celebration, local organisers can use AasPaas to showcase their Puja.

Find Pujas Around Your Home

AasPaas is also designed for people who want to find places, services and activities around them.

During the festive season, users can use the platform to discover nearby Puja celebrations and explore information about local events.

List your Puja. Help people discover it. Connect your local community. Visit AasPaas