Pujo ParikramaOpen appMohammad Ali Park Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Mohammad Ali Park (মহম্মদ আলি পার্ক) is a Durga Puja pandal in College Street & Sealdah, Kolkata, established in 1969. A Central Avenue giant known for lavish replicas and theme pandals. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Mahatma Gandhi Road on the Blue Line, about 10 minutes' walk (414 m). Plan about 30 minutes inside, then walk on to Young Boys Club, about 10 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Chittaranjan Avenue, Tiretta Bazaar, Central Avenue 2, Kolkata 700073
- Area
- College Street & Sealdah (Central Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, blockbuster crowd-puller
- Established
- 1969
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 am
- Time inside
- about 30 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Mahatma Gandhi Road, Blue Line · 414 m, 10 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.57724, 88.36074
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Young Boys Club: 10 min walk (428 m) · theme: Ram Rajya
- College Square Sarbojanin: 12 min walk (487 m)
- Chorbagan Sarbojanin: 18 min walk (740 m) · theme: Beyond Sound
Food nearby
- Shree Ram Dhaba: Meals · 7 min walk
- Indian Coffee House: Infusion, Chicken kabiraji, Mutton cutlet · 8 min walk
- Putiram: Kochuri, Jilipi, Mohanbhog · 9 min walk
- Dilkhusha Cabin: Kabiraji cutlet, Mutton cutlet, Fish fry · 10 min walk
Parking
- Sealdah Station Parking · 1.5 km, 37 min walk · ₹30–60
- Howrah Station Parking · 2.0 km, 48 min walk
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 372 m, 9 min walk
- Hospital: Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, Kolkata · 1.0 km, 25 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: boubazar police station · 717 m, 17 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in College Street & Sealdah
Chaltabagan Lohapatty, Simla Byayam Samity, College Square Sarbojanin, Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala), Sealdah Railway Athletic Club, Chorbagan Sarbojanin, Taltala Sarbojanin, Young Boys Club
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 Mohammad Ali Park?
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 Mohammad Ali Park by metro?
Get off at Mahatma Gandhi Road (Blue Line). It is about 414 m away, roughly 10 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Mohammad Ali Park?
The nearest listed parking is Sealdah Station Parking, 1.5 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Mohammad Ali Park?
Within walking distance: Shree Ram Dhaba (Meals); Indian Coffee House (Infusion, Chicken kabiraji); Putiram (Kochuri, Jilipi).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Mohammad Ali Park?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).