Pujo ParikramaOpen appGariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab () is a Durga Puja pandal in Gariahat & Ballygunge, Kolkata. A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Ballygunge Junction (Suburban) on the suburban line, about 14 minutes' walk (581 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Ekdalia Evergreen, about 11 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Fern Road, Dhakuria, Kolkata 700019
- Area
- Gariahat & Ballygunge (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 2 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Ballygunge Junction (Suburban), suburban · 581 m, 14 min walk
- Autos
- Gariahat More ↔ Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand; Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More; Gariahat More ↔ Kasba
- Coordinates
- 22.51735, 88.36675
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Ekdalia Evergreen: 11 min walk (441 m) · theme: Somnath
- Singhi Park: 14 min walk (577 m) · theme: Bastar
- Hindustan Park Sarbojanin: 16 min walk (665 m)
Food nearby
- Tandoor: Meals · 1 min walk
- Aminia: Indian meals · 1 min walk
- Alibaba: Indian meals · 3 min walk
- Gariahat Mor Street Food: Egg chicken roll, Chowmein, Momo · 3 min walk
Parking
- South City Mall · 1.8 km, 45 min walk · ₹50/hr
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.8 km, 45 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 341 m, 8 min walk
- Hospital: Regal Nursing home · 2.0 km, 48 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Gariahat Police Station · 463 m, 11 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Gariahat & Ballygunge
Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park, Hindustan Park Sarbojanin, Jodhpur Park, Babubagan Sarbojanin, Hindustan Club, Adi Ballygunge Sarbojanin, Sanghati Puja Samiti
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 Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab?
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 Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab by metro?
Get off at Ballygunge Junction (Suburban) (suburban). It is about 581 m away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab?
The nearest listed parking is South City Mall, 1.8 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab?
Within walking distance: Tandoor (Meals); Aminia (Indian meals); Alibaba (Indian meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).