Pujo ParikramaOpen appIHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden) Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden) (আইএইচই আবাসনের পুজো) is a Durga Puja pandal in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah, Kolkata. A housing-complex puja near the Botanical Garden in Shibpur. Pin is approximate (Botanical Garden bus stop). In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). There is no metro within walking distance: the nearest station, Santragachi Junction (Suburban), is 2.4 km away, so take an auto, bus or cab. Plan about 15 minutes inside.
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2026 theme: Ati Uttam
অতি উত্তম. Uttam Kumar's centenary: his film posters line the way to a traditional protima. As reported by sangbadpratidin.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Ati Uttam (অতি উত্তম)
- Address
- Botanical Garden, Bakultala, Shibpur, Howrah 700024 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah (Howrah Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Santragachi Junction (Suburban), suburban · 2.4 km (too far to walk: take an auto, bus or cab)
- Coordinates
- 22.56389, 88.28861 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Food nearby
No eateries listed within walking distance.
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 491 m, 12 min walk
- Hospital: Indus Nursing Home · 1.8 km, 43 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Amtala Phari · 1.3 km, 32 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah
Kashipur durga utshab committee, Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin, Belur Math Durga Puja, Bally Deshbandhu Club, Bally Pal Para Puja, Liluah Social Institution of Youth, Salkia 61 Pally Sarbojanin
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 IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden)?
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 IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden) by metro?
There is no metro within walking distance. The nearest station is Santragachi Junction (Suburban) (suburban), 2.4 km away; take an auto, bus or cab from there.
Where can I park near IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden)?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden)?
No eateries are listed within walking distance.
What is the 2026 theme at IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden)?
Ati Uttam (অতি উত্তম). Uttam Kumar's centenary: his film posters line the way to a traditional protima. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden)?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).