Pujo ParikramaOpen appColootola Dhar Bari Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Colootola Dhar Bari (কলুটোলা ধর বাড়ি) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. A bonedi bari (family) puja in Bagbazar–Hatibagan. Pin is approximate (centre of Tiretta Bazaar); 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 (361 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Badan Chandra Roy Family Puja (Colootola), about 5 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Tiretta Bazar, Tiretta Bazaar, Central Avenue 2, Kolkata 700073 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- bonedi bari (aristocratic family) puja, traditional idol
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Central, Blue Line · 361 m, 9 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.57482, 88.35631 (approximate)
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Badan Chandra Roy Family Puja (Colootola): 5 min walk (188 m)
- Young Boys Club: 11 min walk (457 m) · theme: Ram Rajya
- Mohammad Ali Park: 13 min walk (529 m)
Food nearby
- Tiretta Bazaar Chinese Breakfast: Pork momo, Fish ball soup, Sausages · 10 min walk
- Adam's Kabab Shop: Beef kabab, Sheekh kabab, Roomali roti · 12 min walk
- Royal Indian Hotel: Mutton biryani, Chicken chaap, Rezala · 12 min walk
- Haji Allauddin Sweets: Habshi halwa, Sohan halwa, Lachcha · 13 min walk
Parking
- Howrah Station Parking · 1.7 km, 41 min walk
- Sealdah Station Parking · 1.7 km, 41 min walk · ₹30–60
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 703 m, 17 min walk
- Hospital: Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, Kolkata · 1.2 km, 28 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kolkata Police Headquarters · 473 m, 12 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan
Bagbazar Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Jubak Brinda, Sovabazar Rajbari, Kashi Bose Lane, Nalin Sarkar Street
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 Colootola Dhar Bari?
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 Colootola Dhar Bari by metro?
Get off at Central (Blue Line). It is about 361 m away, roughly 9 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Colootola Dhar Bari?
The nearest listed parking is Howrah Station Parking, 1.7 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Colootola Dhar Bari?
Within walking distance: Tiretta Bazaar Chinese Breakfast (Pork momo, Fish ball soup); Adam's Kabab Shop (Beef kabab, Sheekh kabab); Royal Indian Hotel (Mutton biryani, Chicken chaap).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Colootola Dhar Bari?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).