Pujo ParikramaOpen appChorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Chorbagan Sarbojanin (চোরবাগান সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in College Street & Sealdah, Kolkata. A well-known theme puja in College St. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Mahatma Gandhi Road on the Blue Line, about 8 minutes' walk (344 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Chaltabagan Lohapatty, about 12 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Beyond Sound
The puja's 91st year. Artist: Susanta Shibani Paul. As reported by aninews.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Beyond Sound
- Address
- Radhamadhav Shaw Ln, Machua Bazar North, Kolkata 700007
- Area
- College Street & Sealdah (Central Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Mahatma Gandhi Road, Blue Line · 344 m, 8 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.58351, 88.36316
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Chaltabagan Lohapatty: 12 min walk (493 m) · theme: Nishan
- Simla Byayam Samity: 14 min walk (581 m)
- Mohammad Ali Park: 18 min walk (740 m)
Food nearby
- Shree Ram Dhaba: Meals · 16 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 1.7 km, 43 min walk · ₹20/hr
- Sealdah Station Parking · 2.0 km, 48 min walk · ₹30–60
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 974 m, 24 min walk
- Hospital: Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, Kolkata · 1.6 km, 39 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: boubazar police station · 958 m, 23 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, 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 | moderate |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chorbagan 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 Chorbagan Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Mahatma Gandhi Road (Blue Line). It is about 344 m away, roughly 8 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Chorbagan Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 1.7 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Chorbagan Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Shree Ram Dhaba (Meals).
What is the 2026 theme at Chorbagan Sarbojanin?
Beyond Sound. The puja's 91st year. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Chorbagan Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).