Pujo ParikramaOpen appBarisha Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Barisha Sarbojanin (বড়িশা সর্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Behala & New Alipore, Kolkata. Sabarna Para, Barisha: one of Behala's old sarbojanin pujas, now with a theme each year. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Sakher Bazar on the Purple Line, about 15 minutes' walk (603 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Bhola Maheshwartala Sarbojanin, about 3 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Talpatar Sepai
তালপাতার সেপাই. The palm-leaf soldier toy: childhood nostalgia in the age of AI. Artist: Bapai Sen. As reported by etvbharat.com; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Talpatar Sepai (তালপাতার সেপাই)
- Address
- Narayan Rd, Thakurpukur, Kolkata 700008
- Area
- Behala & New Alipore (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, heritage puja
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sakher Bazar, Purple Line · 603 m, 15 min walk
- Autos
- Behala Chowrasta ↔ Tollygunge Phari
- Coordinates
- 22.47999, 88.30808
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bhola Maheshwartala Sarbojanin: 3 min walk (124 m)
- Barisha Club: 12 min walk (507 m)
- Notunpara Sarbojanin: 12 min walk (512 m)
Food nearby
- Sakherbazar Puja Food Stalls: Fish fry, Egg roll, Phuchka · 14 min walk
Parking
- Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line) · 1.6 km, 39 min walk · ₹20–40
Help nearby
- Hospital: Prima Orthopaedic Centre · 760 m, 19 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Behala & New Alipore
Suruchi Sangha, Behala Notun Dal, Behala Friends, Behala Sahajatri, Barisha Club, Behala Ajeya Sanghati, Behala Club, Naskarpur 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 Barisha 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 Barisha Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Sakher Bazar (Purple Line). It is about 603 m away, roughly 15 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Barisha Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line), 1.6 km away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Barisha Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Sakherbazar Puja Food Stalls (Fish fry, Egg roll).
What is the 2026 theme at Barisha Sarbojanin?
Talpatar Sepai (তালপাতার সেপাই). The palm-leaf soldier toy: childhood nostalgia in the age of AI. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Barisha Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).