Pujo ParikramaOpen appHindustan Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Hindustan Park Sarbojanin (হিন্দুস্থান পার্ক সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Gariahat & Ballygunge, Kolkata. An art-college aesthetic, with fewer crowds than its neighbours. 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 30 minutes' walk (1.2 km). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Hindustan Club, about 11 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- P 459/B Jatin Bagchi Road, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata 700029
- Area
- Gariahat & Ballygunge (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- art installation, theme pandal
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 12–5 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Ballygunge Junction (Suburban), suburban · 1.2 km, 30 min walk
- Autos
- Gariahat More ↔ Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand; Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More
- Coordinates
- 22.51550, 88.36060
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Hindustan Club: 11 min walk (446 m)
- Samaj Sebi Sangha: 12 min walk (480 m) · theme: Mahapujoy Mahanayak
- Ballygunge Cultural Association: 12 min walk (493 m) · theme: Jojon
Food nearby
- Fillers: Tea, Coffee · 2 min walk
- Armaan's Cafe: Tea, Coffee · 3 min walk
- The teapot boiler: Tea, Coffee · 3 min walk
- Oudh 1590: Indian meals, Kebab · 6 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.2 km, 30 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- South City Mall · 1.6 km, 38 min walk · ₹50/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 309 m, 8 min walk
- Hospital: Regal Nursing home · 2.4 km, 58 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Gariahat Police Station · 747 m, 18 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, Jodhpur Park, Babubagan Sarbojanin, Hindustan Club, Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab, 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 | 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 Hindustan Park Sarbojanin?
12–5 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 Hindustan Park Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Ballygunge Junction (Suburban) (suburban). It is about 1.2 km away, roughly 30 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Hindustan Park Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 1.2 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Hindustan Park Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Fillers (Tea, Coffee); Armaan's Cafe (Tea, Coffee); The teapot boiler (Tea, Coffee).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Hindustan Park Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).