Pujo ParikramaOpen appJagat Mukherjee Park Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Jagat Mukherjee Park (জগৎ মুখার্জি পার্ক) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. Park-based theme puja near Shyambazar. 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 15 minutes' walk (601 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Shyam Square Sarbojanin, about 4 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Uday Shankar
উদয়শঙ্কর. A tribute to the dancer Uday Shankar. As reported by socialnews.xyz; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Uday Shankar (উদয়শঙ্কর)
- Address
- Bag Bazar, Kolkata 700004
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Shyambazar, Blue Line · 601 m, 15 min walk
- Autos
- Shyambazar Five Point Crossing ↔ Ultadanga
- Coordinates
- 22.60131, 88.36665
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Shyam Square Sarbojanin: 4 min walk (181 m) · theme: P C Sorcar
- Bagbazar Sarbojanin: 9 min walk (380 m) · theme: Traditional puja
- Sovabazar Rajbari: 12 min walk (502 m)
Food nearby
- Nobin Chandra Das & Sons (Bagbazar): Rosogolla, Sandesh, Mishti doi · 7 min walk
- Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar: Rosogolla, Amritakumbha, Mishti doi · 13 min walk
- Sen Mahasay (Shyambazar): Abar khabo, Nolen gur sandesh, Mishti doi · 14 min walk
- Golbari: Kosha mangsho, Paratha · 16 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 919 m, 22 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 191 m, 5 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Burtolla Police Station · 1.1 km, 26 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 | busy |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jagat Mukherjee Park?
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 Jagat Mukherjee Park by metro?
Get off at Shyambazar (Blue Line). It is about 601 m away, roughly 15 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Jagat Mukherjee Park?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 919 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Jagat Mukherjee Park?
Within walking distance: Nobin Chandra Das & Sons (Bagbazar) (Rosogolla, Sandesh); Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar (Rosogolla, Amritakumbha); Sen Mahasay (Shyambazar) (Abar khabo, Nolen gur sandesh).
What is the 2026 theme at Jagat Mukherjee Park?
Uday Shankar (উদয়শঙ্কর). A tribute to the dancer Uday Shankar. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Jagat Mukherjee Park?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).