Pujo ParikramaOpen appBelur Math Durga Puja Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Belur Math Durga Puja (বেলুড় মঠের দুর্গাপুজো) is a Durga Puja pandal in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah, Kolkata. The Ramakrishna Mission's traditional puja on the Ganga, held since 1901, with Kumari Puja on Ashtami morning. Belur Math station is a short walk. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Belur Math (Suburban) on the suburban line, about 14 minutes' walk (572 m). Plan about 40 minutes inside, then walk on to Bally Deshbandhu Club, about 50 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Traditional puja
No theme: the Ramakrishna Mission's traditional puja, with Kumari Puja on Ashtami (19 October). As reported by media.belurmath.org; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Traditional puja
- Address
- Belur Math, Howrah 712258 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah (Howrah Kolkata)
- Known for
- traditional idol, heritage puja
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 9 am–12 pm
- Time inside
- about 40 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Belur Math (Suburban), suburban · 572 m, 14 min walk
- WBTC tour
- Bonedi bari (heritage homes) parikrama, Saptami to Navami (check dates when you book) (₹2,400 per person from Esplanade, ₹2,500 from Barasat). Routes and booking
- Coordinates
- 22.63250, 88.35600 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bally Deshbandhu Club: 50 min walk (2.0 km)
- Bally Pal Para Puja: 51 min walk (2.1 km)
- Liluah Social Institution of Youth: 52 min walk (2.1 km)
Food nearby
- Student Canteen: Rolls, Snacks · 5 min walk
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 128 m, 3 min walk
- Hospital: Eastern Railway Hospital · 1.5 km, 36 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah
Kashipur durga utshab committee, Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin, Bally Deshbandhu Club, Bally Pal Para Puja, Liluah Social Institution of Youth, IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden), Salkia 61 Pally Sarbojanin
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Belur Math Durga Puja?
9 am–12 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 Belur Math Durga Puja by metro?
Get off at Belur Math (Suburban) (suburban). It is about 572 m away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Belur Math Durga Puja?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Belur Math Durga Puja?
Within walking distance: Student Canteen (Rolls, Snacks).
What is the 2026 theme at Belur Math Durga Puja?
Traditional puja. No theme: the Ramakrishna Mission's traditional puja, with Kumari Puja on Ashtami (19 October). This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Belur Math Durga Puja?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).