Pujo ParikramaOpen appKidderpore Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kidderpore Sarbojanin () is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. A neighbourhood puja in Bhowanipore, listed on OpenStreetMap. 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, Majerhat, is 2.1 km away, so take an auto, bus or cab. Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Bhowanipore 75 Pally, about 54 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Anandamath
আনন্দমঠ. The centenary puja, built around Bankim Chandra's Anandamath and the story of Vande Mataram. As reported by sangbadpratidin.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Anandamath (আনন্দমঠ)
- Address
- Manastala Lane, Watganj, Kolkata 700023
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 2 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Majerhat, Purple Line · 2.1 km (too far to walk: take an auto, bus or cab)
- Coordinates
- 22.53842, 88.32492
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bhowanipore 75 Pally: 54 min walk (2.2 km)
- Obosor Sarbojanin: 54 min walk (2.2 km) · theme: Shanu Lahiri
- Kalighat Milan Sangha: 55 min walk (2.3 km)
Food nearby
- India Restaurant: Mughlai paratha, Indian meals, Chilli chicken · 7 min walk
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 837 m, 20 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 2.4 km, 58 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Hastings Police Station · 1.2 km, 29 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, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Adi Sammilati Sarbojanin, Hazra Park Durgotsab, Bhowanipore Durgotsab
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 Kidderpore Sarbojanin?
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 Kidderpore Sarbojanin by metro?
There is no metro within walking distance. The nearest station is Majerhat (Purple Line), 2.1 km away; take an auto, bus or cab from there.
Where can I park near Kidderpore Sarbojanin?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Kidderpore Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: India Restaurant (Mughlai paratha, Indian meals).
What is the 2026 theme at Kidderpore Sarbojanin?
Anandamath (আনন্দমঠ). The centenary puja, built around Bankim Chandra's Anandamath and the story of Vande Mataram. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kidderpore Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).