Pujo ParikramaOpen appBhowanipore Durgotsab Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Bhowanipore Durgotsab () is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. A neighbourhood puja in Bhowanipore, listed on 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 14 minutes' walk (570 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Golmath Durga Puja Samiti, about 5 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Naresh Mitra Sarani, Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700026
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 2 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Jatin Das Park, Blue Line · 570 m, 14 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.52629, 88.35152
- 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: 5 min walk (215 m)
- Maddox Square: 8 min walk (322 m)
- Bakulbagan Sarbojanin: 9 min walk (371 m)
Food nearby
- The Bhawanipur House: Meals · 9 min walk
- Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick: Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla, Mishti doi · 13 min walk
- Ammini: Meals · 15 min walk
- Bojangles: Meals · 15 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.1 km, 27 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- Forum Mall (Elgin Road) · 1.4 km, 34 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 455 m, 11 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 1.4 km, 35 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Bhowanipore Police Station · 569 m, 14 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, Bakulbagan Sarbojanin, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Adi Sammilati Sarbojanin, Hazra Park 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 | quiet |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bhowanipore Durgotsab?
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 Bhowanipore Durgotsab by metro?
Get off at Jatin Das Park (Blue Line). It is about 570 m away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Bhowanipore Durgotsab?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 1.1 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Bhowanipore Durgotsab?
Within walking distance: The Bhawanipur House (Meals); Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick (Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla); Ammini (Meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Bhowanipore Durgotsab?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).