Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Sakher Bazar metro station (2026)
3 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Sakher Bazar metro station on the Purple Line. The closest is Barisha Sarbojanin, about 15 minutes on foot (603 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Barisha Sarbojanin: 15 min walk (603 m) Theme 2026: Talpatar Sepai
Sabarna Para, Barisha: one of Behala's old sarbojanin pujas, now with a theme each year. Location from OpenStreetMap. - Bhola Maheshwartala Sarbojanin: 16 min walk (676 m)
A neighbourhood puja in Behala, listed on OpenStreetMap. - Barisha Club: 18 min walk (721 m)
Behala's southern anchor, known for detailed themes.
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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
More stations on the Purple Line
Taratala · Behala Bazar · Behala Chowrasta
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near Sakher Bazar metro?
Barisha Sarbojanin (15 min walk); Bhola Maheshwartala Sarbojanin (16 min walk); Barisha Club (18 min walk).
How far is Barisha Sarbojanin from Sakher Bazar?
About 603 m, roughly 15 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Barisha Sarbojanin 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)