Pujo ParikramaOpen appDurga Puja pandals near Sovabazar Sutanuti metro station (2026)
8 Durga Puja pandals are within a 20-minute walk of Sovabazar Sutanuti metro station on the Blue Line. The closest is Sovabazar Rajbari, about 6 minutes on foot (230 m). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Walking times assume festival crowds.
- Sovabazar Rajbari: 6 min walk (230 m)
A bonedi bari puja started by Raja Nabakrishna Deb. The thakurdalan is stunning. - Ahiritola Jubak Brinda: 13 min walk (537 m)
A short hop from Ahiritola Sarbojanin, with inventive craft themes. - Kumartuli Sarbojanin: 13 min walk (531 m)
Worshipped where the idols are born. Walk the artisan lanes on the way. - Jagat Mukherjee Park: 15 min walk (622 m) Theme 2026: Uday Shankar
Park-based theme puja near Shyambazar. - Kashi Bose Lane: 16 min walk (666 m) Theme 2026: Warli
A lane-side puja that keeps winning art awards. - Shyam Square Sarbojanin: 16 min walk (637 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. - Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin: 17 min walk (692 m) Theme 2026: Ganga Tumi Boichho Keno
Next door to the idol-makers' quarter. Expect bold, artistic themes every year. - Ahiritola Sarbojanin: 20 min walk (830 m) Theme 2026: Madhuri Maitrir Anweshane
A riverside neighbourhood puja known for large-scale theme work.
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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 Sovabazar Sutanuti metro?
Sovabazar Rajbari (6 min walk); Ahiritola Jubak Brinda (13 min walk); Kumartuli Sarbojanin (13 min walk); Jagat Mukherjee Park (15 min walk); Kashi Bose Lane (16 min walk); Shyam Square Sarbojanin (16 min walk); Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin (17 min walk); Ahiritola Sarbojanin (20 min walk).
How far is Sovabazar Rajbari from Sovabazar Sutanuti?
About 230 m, roughly 6 minutes on foot through the puja crowds.
When is Sovabazar Rajbari 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)