Pujo ParikramaOpen appKashi Bose Lane Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kashi Bose Lane (কাশী বোস লেন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. A lane-side puja that keeps winning art awards. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Sovabazar Sutanuti on the Blue Line, about 16 minutes' walk (666 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Simla Byayam Samity, about 11 minutes away. It won the Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja.
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2026 theme: Warli
ওরলি. The Warli folk art of Maharashtra. As reported by durantbarta.com; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Warli (ওরলি)
- Address
- Bidhan Sarani, Shobha Bazar East, Kolkata 700006
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, art installation
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sovabazar Sutanuti, Blue Line · 666 m, 16 min walk
- WBTC tour
- AC tram parikrama, 17, 18 and 20 October (₹800 per person). Routes and booking
- Awards
- Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja (theme: Pakdondi (twisted path)). All winners
- Coordinates
- 22.59101, 88.36897
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Simla Byayam Samity: 11 min walk (443 m)
- Chaltabagan Lohapatty: 16 min walk (661 m) · theme: Nishan
- Nalin Sarkar Street: 16 min walk (663 m) · theme: Jalalipi
Food nearby
- Laxmi Narayan Shaw & Sons: Alur chop, Beguni, Fuluri · 2 min walk
- Fatso's roll: Rolls, Snacks · 6 min walk
- Bhojohori Manna: Indian meals · 10 min walk
- Mitra Cafe (Sovabazar): Fish kabiraji, Brain chop, Mutton cutlet · 12 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 725 m, 18 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 1.0 km, 24 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Burtolla Police Station · 279 m, 7 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, Nalin Sarkar Street, Hatibagan Sarbojanin
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 Kashi Bose Lane?
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 Kashi Bose Lane by metro?
Get off at Sovabazar Sutanuti (Blue Line). It is about 666 m away, roughly 16 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Kashi Bose Lane?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 725 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Kashi Bose Lane?
Within walking distance: Laxmi Narayan Shaw & Sons (Alur chop, Beguni); Fatso's roll (Rolls, Snacks); Bhojohori Manna (Indian meals).
What is the 2026 theme at Kashi Bose Lane?
Warli (ওরলি). The Warli folk art of Maharashtra. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kashi Bose Lane?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).