Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Sealdah metro station (2026)
2 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Sealdah metro station on the Green Line (East–West Metro). The closest is Sealdah Railway Athletic Club, about 10 minutes on foot (396 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Sealdah Railway Athletic Club: 10 min walk (396 m)
Right next to Sealdah station. Easy to add to the Santosh Mitra visit. - Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala): 15 min walk (618 m) Theme 2026: Vande Mataram
Known for giant replica pandals (it once built a gold idol and a chariot), so the queues get long.
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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 Sealdah metro?
Sealdah Railway Athletic Club (10 min walk); Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala) (15 min walk).
How far is Sealdah Railway Athletic Club from Sealdah?
About 396 m, roughly 10 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala) 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)