Pujo ParikramaOpen appKumartuli Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin (কুমোরটুলি পার্ক সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. Next door to the idol-makers' quarter. Expect bold, artistic themes every year. 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 17 minutes' walk (692 m). Plan about 25 minutes inside, then walk on to Kumartuli Sarbojanin, about 4 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Ganga Tumi Boichho Keno
গঙ্গা তুমি বইছ কেন. Bhupen Hazarika's song brought to life: the Ganga's journey from its source to the delta. As reported by etvbharat.com; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Ganga Tumi Boichho Keno (গঙ্গা তুমি বইছ কেন)
- Address
- Bag Bazar, Kolkata 700003
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, art installation
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 am
- Time inside
- about 25 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sovabazar Sutanuti, Blue Line · 692 m, 17 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.60060, 88.36080
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Kumartuli Sarbojanin: 4 min walk (162 m)
- Ahiritola Jubak Brinda: 12 min walk (474 m)
- Jagat Mukherjee Park: 15 min walk (605 m) · theme: Uday Shankar
Food nearby
- Nobin Chandra Das & Sons (Bagbazar): Rosogolla, Sandesh, Mishti doi · 17 min walk
- Lamprini Cafe: Tea, Coffee · 19 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 1.4 km, 34 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 720 m, 18 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Jorabagan Police Station · 965 m, 24 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 Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Jubak Brinda, Sovabazar Rajbari, Kashi Bose Lane, 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 | very crowded |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin?
5–9 am 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 Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Sovabazar Sutanuti (Blue Line). It is about 692 m away, roughly 17 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 1.4 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Nobin Chandra Das & Sons (Bagbazar) (Rosogolla, Sandesh); Lamprini Cafe (Tea, Coffee).
What is the 2026 theme at Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin?
Ganga Tumi Boichho Keno (গঙ্গা তুমি বইছ কেন). Bhupen Hazarika's song brought to life: the Ganga's journey from its source to the delta. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).