Pujo ParikramaOpen appBakulbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Bakulbagan Sarbojanin (বকুলবাগান সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. A well-known theme puja in Bhowanipore. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Jatin Das Park on the Blue Line, about 8 minutes' walk (333 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Golmath Durga Puja Samiti, about 4 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Bakul Bagan Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700025
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Jatin Das Park, Blue Line · 333 m, 8 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.52682, 88.34795
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Golmath Durga Puja Samiti: 4 min walk (164 m)
- Hazra Park Durgotsab: 7 min walk (288 m)
- Rupchand Mukherjee Sarbojanin: 7 min walk (296 m)
Food nearby
- The Bhawanipur House: Meals · 2 min walk
- Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick: Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla, Mishti doi · 8 min walk
- Sri Hari Mistanna Bhandar: Kochuri, Chholar dal, Jilipi · 15 min walk
- Bengali Sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · 17 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.2 km, 28 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- Forum Mall (Elgin Road) · 1.4 km, 34 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 121 m, 3 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 1.3 km, 32 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Bhowanipore Police Station · 202 m, 5 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Bhowanipore & Elgin
Maddox Square, Bhowanipore 75 Pally, Chakraberia Sarbojanin, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Adi Sammilati Sarbojanin, Hazra Park Durgotsab, Bhowanipore Durgotsab, Rupchand Mukherjee 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 Bakulbagan Sarbojanin?
5–9 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 Bakulbagan Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Jatin Das Park (Blue Line). It is about 333 m away, roughly 8 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Bakulbagan Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 1.2 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Bakulbagan Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: The Bhawanipur House (Meals); Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick (Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla); Sri Hari Mistanna Bhandar (Kochuri, Chholar dal).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Bakulbagan Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).