Pujo ParikramaOpen appChaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Chaltabagan Lohapatty (চালতাবাগান লোহাপট্টি) is a Durga Puja pandal in College Street & Sealdah, Kolkata. Theme puja off Bidhan Sarani that regularly picks up awards. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Girish Park on the Blue Line, about 13 minutes' walk (525 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Simla Byayam Samity, about 8 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Nishan
নিশান. 'The Mark': Chhattisgarh's Ramnami Samaj, who write Ram's name on their bodies. As reported by theweek.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Nishan (নিশান)
- Address
- Sealdah North, Kolkata 700006
- Area
- College Street & Sealdah (Central Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, art installation
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Girish Park, Blue Line · 525 m, 13 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.58520, 88.36760
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Simla Byayam Samity: 8 min walk (314 m)
- Chorbagan Sarbojanin: 12 min walk (493 m) · theme: Beyond Sound
- Kashi Bose Lane: 16 min walk (661 m) · theme: Warli
Food nearby
- Fatso's roll: Rolls, Snacks · 11 min walk
- Laxmi Narayan Shaw & Sons: Alur chop, Beguni, Fuluri · 18 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 1.3 km, 33 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 1.6 km, 40 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Burtolla Police Station · 891 m, 22 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, Simla Byayam Samity, College Square Sarbojanin, Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala), Sealdah Railway Athletic Club, Chorbagan Sarbojanin, Taltala Sarbojanin, Young Boys Club
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 Chaltabagan Lohapatty?
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 Chaltabagan Lohapatty by metro?
Get off at Girish Park (Blue Line). It is about 525 m away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Chaltabagan Lohapatty?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 1.3 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Chaltabagan Lohapatty?
Within walking distance: Fatso's roll (Rolls, Snacks); Laxmi Narayan Shaw & Sons (Alur chop, Beguni).
What is the 2026 theme at Chaltabagan Lohapatty?
Nishan (নিশান). 'The Mark': Chhattisgarh's Ramnami Samaj, who write Ram's name on their bodies. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Chaltabagan Lohapatty?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).