Pujo ParikramaOpen app47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society (৪৭ পল্লী মিলনশ্রী ওয়েলফেয়ার সোসাইটি) is a Durga Puja pandal in College Street & Sealdah, Kolkata. A puja in College St. Pin is approximate (centre of Bowbazar); ask locally for the exact lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Central on the Blue Line, about 9 minutes' walk (364 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to College Square Sarbojanin, about 13 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Bowbazar, Kolkata 700012 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- College Street & Sealdah (Central Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Central, Blue Line · 364 m, 9 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.57049, 88.36156 (approximate)
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- College Square Sarbojanin: 13 min walk (539 m)
- Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala): 16 min walk (657 m) · theme: Vande Mataram
- Colootola Dhar Bari: 18 min walk (723 m)
Food nearby
- Bhim Chandra Nag: Ledikeni, Sandesh · 7 min walk
- Dilkhusha Cabin: Kabiraji cutlet, Mutton cutlet, Fish fry · 9 min walk
- Putiram: Kochuri, Jilipi, Mohanbhog · 11 min walk
- Favourite Cabin: Toast and butter, Tea, Pudding · 12 min walk
Parking
- Sealdah Station Parking · 988 m, 24 min walk · ₹30–60
- New Market Multi-level Parking · 1.6 km, 38 min walk · ₹30/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 442 m, 11 min walk
- Hospital: Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, Kolkata · 460 m, 11 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Hare Police Station · 507 m, 12 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in College Street & Sealdah
Mohammad Ali Park, Chaltabagan Lohapatty, Simla Byayam Samity, College Square Sarbojanin, Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala), Sealdah Railway Athletic Club, Chorbagan Sarbojanin, Taltala 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 47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society?
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 47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society by metro?
Get off at Central (Blue Line). It is about 364 m away, roughly 9 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near 47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society?
The nearest listed parking is Sealdah Station Parking, 988 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near 47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society?
Within walking distance: Bhim Chandra Nag (Ledikeni, Sandesh); Dilkhusha Cabin (Kabiraji cutlet, Mutton cutlet); Putiram (Kochuri, Jilipi).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at 47 Palli Milanshri Welfare Society?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).