Pujo ParikramaOpen appHatibagan Nabin Pally Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Hatibagan Nabin Pally (হাতিবাগান নবীনপল্লী) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. A smaller theme puja a few minutes from the Hatibagan crossing. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Shyambazar on the Blue Line, about 25 minutes' walk (1.0 km). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Hatibagan Sarbojanin, about 6 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Hasikhushi Para
হাসিখুশি পাড়া. A colourful neighbourhood honouring the children's rhymester Jogindranath Sarkar. As reported by sangbadpratidin.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Hasikhushi Para (হাসিখুশি পাড়া)
- Address
- Acharya Prafulla Chandra Bose Road, Simla, Kolkata 700006
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Shyambazar, Blue Line · 1.0 km, 25 min walk
- Autos
- Shyambazar Five Point Crossing ↔ Ultadanga
- Coordinates
- 22.59260, 88.37520
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Hatibagan Sarbojanin: 6 min walk (255 m) · theme: Chhannachhara
- Nalin Sarkar Street: 9 min walk (357 m) · theme: Jalalipi
- Gouribari Sarbojanin: 11 min walk (461 m)
Food nearby
- Chowman Gouribari: Chilli chicken, Thai, Continental · 8 min walk
- Bhojohori Manna: Indian meals · 12 min walk
- New Madras Tiffin: Meals · 16 min walk
- Laxmi Narayan Shaw & Sons: Alur chop, Beguni, Fuluri · 16 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 416 m, 10 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 1.1 km, 27 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Burtolla Police Station · 417 m, 10 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 | 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 Hatibagan Nabin Pally?
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 Hatibagan Nabin Pally by metro?
Get off at Shyambazar (Blue Line). It is about 1.0 km away, roughly 25 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Hatibagan Nabin Pally?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 416 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Hatibagan Nabin Pally?
Within walking distance: Chowman Gouribari (Chilli chicken, Thai); Bhojohori Manna (Indian meals); New Madras Tiffin (Meals).
What is the 2026 theme at Hatibagan Nabin Pally?
Hasikhushi Para (হাসিখুশি পাড়া). A colourful neighbourhood honouring the children's rhymester Jogindranath Sarkar. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Hatibagan Nabin Pally?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).