Pujo ParikramaOpen appKalighat Milan Sangha Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kalighat Milan Sangha (কালীঘাট মিলন সংঘ) is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Bhowanipore. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Jatin Das Park on the Blue Line, about 14 minutes' walk (556 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Hazra Park Durgotsab, about 13 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Harish Chatterjee Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700026
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Jatin Das Park, Blue Line · 556 m, 14 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.52451, 88.34108
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Hazra Park Durgotsab: 13 min walk (522 m)
- Rupchand Mukherjee Sarbojanin: 13 min walk (531 m)
- Bakulbagan Sarbojanin: 18 min walk (752 m)
Food nearby
- The Bhawanipur House: Meals · 17 min walk
- Apanjan: Rolls, Snacks · 18 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.2 km, 29 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- Forum Mall (Elgin Road) · 2.0 km, 48 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 398 m, 10 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 1.7 km, 41 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kalighat Police Station · 444 m, 11 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Bhowanipore & Elgin
Maddox Square, Bhowanipore 75 Pally, Chakraberia Sarbojanin, Bakulbagan Sarbojanin, Adi Sammilati Sarbojanin, Hazra Park Durgotsab, Bhowanipore Durgotsab, Rupchand Mukherjee 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 Kalighat Milan Sangha?
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 Kalighat Milan Sangha by metro?
Get off at Jatin Das Park (Blue Line). It is about 556 m away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Kalighat Milan Sangha?
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 Kalighat Milan Sangha?
Within walking distance: The Bhawanipur House (Meals); Apanjan (Rolls, Snacks).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kalighat Milan Sangha?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).