Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Ballygunge Junction railway station (2026)
3 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Ballygunge Junction railway station on the suburban railway. The closest is Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab, about 14 minutes on foot (581 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab: 14 min walk (581 m)
A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. - Ekdalia Evergreen: 16 min walk (654 m) Theme 2026: Somnath
A huge traditional idol in a temple-replica pandal. A South Kolkata staple. - R K Chatterjee Sarbojanin: 16 min walk (671 m)
A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap.
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Metro timings for Durga Puja 2026
Metro Railway has announced its puja timings. From Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October, the Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram) runs from 1 pm until about 4 am the next morning, and the Green Line from 1:30 pm until about 4 am. On 15 and 16 October the Blue Line runs from 6 am to 11 pm, and on Dashami (21 October) it runs fewer trains. The Orange Line is suspended from Saptami to Dashami. Last trains vary by station, so check the notice at your station, and book tickets on the Aamar Kolkata Metro app to skip the queues. (source)
- Extra trains on the two weekends before the puja (announced 30 September): Metro Railway is running extra trains on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October (as on 3 and 4 October) on the Blue, Green and Yellow lines for the pre-puja shopping rush. The first and last trains run at the usual times. Source
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near Ballygunge Junction station?
Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab (14 min walk); Ekdalia Evergreen (16 min walk); R K Chatterjee Sarbojanin (16 min walk).
How far is Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab from Ballygunge Junction?
About 581 m, roughly 14 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Ekdalia Evergreen least crowded?
On Saptami the quietest window is 5–7 am, and on Ashtami 5–7 am. Evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
Does the metro run late during Durga Puja 2026?
Metro Railway has announced its puja timings. From Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October, the Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram) runs from 1 pm until about 4 am the next morning, and the Green Line from 1:30 pm until about 4 am. On 15 and 16 October the Blue Line runs from 6 am to 11 pm, and on Dashami (21 October) it runs fewer trains. The Orange Line is suspended from Saptami to Dashami. Last trains vary by station, so check the notice at your station, and book tickets on the Aamar Kolkata Metro app to skip the queues. (source)