Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Shyambazar metro station (2026)
7 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Shyambazar metro station on the Blue Line. The closest is Shyam Square Sarbojanin, about 11 minutes on foot (431 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Shyam Square Sarbojanin: 11 min walk (431 m) Theme 2026: P C Sorcar
A well-known puja in Bagbazar–Hatibagan. Pin is approximate (centre of Shyam Square); ask locally for the exact lane. - Lalabagan Nabankur: 14 min walk (586 m)
A compact theme puja that fits well between Tala Prattoy and Shyambazar. - Jagat Mukherjee Park: 15 min walk (601 m) Theme 2026: Uday Shankar
Park-based theme puja near Shyambazar. - Nalin Sarkar Street: 16 min walk (672 m) Theme 2026: Jalalipi
A famous Hatibagan theme puja tucked into a narrow lane. - Bagbazar Sarbojanin: 18 min walk (753 m) Theme 2026: Traditional puja
One of the oldest sarbojanin pujas. Traditional daker saaj idol, plus a riverside fair. - Hatibagan Sarbojanin: 18 min walk (758 m) Theme 2026: Chhannachhara
Right at the Hatibagan crossing. Easy to combine with street shopping. - Sovabazar Rajbari: 18 min walk (740 m)
A bonedi bari puja started by Raja Nabakrishna Deb. The thakurdalan is stunning.
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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 Blue Line
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Frequently asked questions
Which Durga Puja pandals are near Shyambazar metro?
Shyam Square Sarbojanin (11 min walk); Lalabagan Nabankur (14 min walk); Jagat Mukherjee Park (15 min walk); Nalin Sarkar Street (16 min walk); Bagbazar Sarbojanin (18 min walk); Hatibagan Sarbojanin (18 min walk); Sovabazar Rajbari (18 min walk).
How far is Shyam Square Sarbojanin from Shyambazar?
About 431 m, roughly 11 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Bagbazar 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)