Pujo ParikramaOpen appChakraberia Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Chakraberia Sarbojanin (চক্রবেড়িয়া সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. A well-known 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 Netaji Bhavan on the Blue Line, about 16 minutes' walk (646 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Bhowanipore 75 Pally, about 17 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Chakrabaria Road (North), Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700020
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Netaji Bhavan, Blue Line · 646 m, 16 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.53357, 88.35220
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bhowanipore 75 Pally: 17 min walk (702 m)
- Obosor Sarbojanin: 17 min walk (702 m) · theme: Shanu Lahiri
- Golmath Durga Puja Samiti: 19 min walk (787 m)
Food nearby
- Dawntown Cafe: Pizza, Burger, Coffee · 3 min walk
- My Big Fat Belly: Burger, Sandwich · 5 min walk
- Forum Mall Food Court: Biryani, Chinese, Desserts · 9 min walk
- Kewpie's: Bengali thali, Indian meals · 9 min walk
Parking
- Forum Mall (Elgin Road) · 605 m, 15 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- Quest Mall (Ballygunge Circular Rd) · 1.5 km, 37 min walk · ₹50/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 455 m, 11 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 700 m, 17 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Bhowanipore Police Station · 1.0 km, 24 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, Bakulbagan 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 | 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 Chakraberia 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 Chakraberia Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Netaji Bhavan (Blue Line). It is about 646 m away, roughly 16 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Chakraberia Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Forum Mall (Elgin Road), 605 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Chakraberia Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Dawntown Cafe (Pizza, Burger); My Big Fat Belly (Burger, Sandwich); Forum Mall Food Court (Biryani, Chinese).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Chakraberia Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).