Ahiritola Jubak Brinda Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Ahiritola Jubak Brinda (আহিরীটোলা যুবকবৃন্দ) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. A short hop from Ahiritola Sarbojanin, with inventive craft themes. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Sovabazar Sutanuti on the Blue Line, about 13 minutes' walk (537 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Ahiritola Sarbojanin, about 8 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Shobha Bazar, Kolkata 700003
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 12–5 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sovabazar Sutanuti, Blue Line · 537 m, 13 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.59640, 88.36000
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Ahiritola Sarbojanin: 8 min walk (336 m) · theme: Madhuri Maitrir Anweshane
- Kumartuli Sarbojanin: 9 min walk (376 m)
- Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin: 12 min walk (474 m) · theme: Ganga Tumi Boichho Keno
Food nearby
- Lamprini Cafe: Tea, Coffee · 13 min walk
- Allen's Kitchen: Prawn cutlet, Chicken stew · 14 min walk
- Girish Chandra Dey & Nakur Chandra Nandy: Nolen gur sandesh, Jolbhora, Monohara · 14 min walk
- Mitra Cafe (Sovabazar): Fish kabiraji, Brain chop, Mutton cutlet · 16 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 1.4 km, 34 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 891 m, 22 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Jorabagan Police Station · 546 m, 13 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan
Bagbazar Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Sarbojanin, Sovabazar Rajbari, Kashi Bose Lane, Nalin Sarkar Street, Hatibagan Sarbojanin
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ahiritola Jubak Brinda?
12–5 pm is the best slot. On Saptami, Ashtami and Navami the quietest window is 5–7 am; evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
How do I reach Ahiritola Jubak Brinda by metro?
Get off at Sovabazar Sutanuti (Blue Line). It is about 537 m away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Ahiritola Jubak Brinda?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 1.4 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Ahiritola Jubak Brinda?
Within walking distance: Lamprini Cafe (Tea, Coffee); Allen's Kitchen (Prawn cutlet, Chicken stew); Girish Chandra Dey & Nakur Chandra Nandy (Nolen gur sandesh, Jolbhora).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Ahiritola Jubak Brinda?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).