Pujo ParikramaOpen appKankurgachi Mitali Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kankurgachi Mitali (কাঁকুড়গাছি মিতালি) is a Durga Puja pandal in Beleghata & Phoolbagan, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Beleghata. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Bengal Chemical on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 18 minutes' walk (742 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Kankurgachi Chalantika Club, about 9 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Maniktala, Kolkata 700048 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Beleghata & Phoolbagan (East Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Bengal Chemical, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 742 m, 18 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.58000, 88.39407
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Kankurgachi Chalantika Club: 9 min walk (373 m)
- Kabiraj Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsav (Bagmari): 24 min walk (1.0 km)
- Salt Lake CA Block Durgotsav Committee: 26 min walk (1.1 km)
Food nearby
- Dough As You Like: Mishti, Sandesh · 25 min walk
- Mrs. Baker: Mishti, Sandesh · 27 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 1.7 km, 42 min walk · ₹40/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 566 m, 14 min walk
- Hospital: ESI Hospital Maniktala · 652 m, 16 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kolkata Armed Police, 5th Battalion · 1.0 km, 25 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Beleghata & Phoolbagan
Beleghata 33 Pally, Tangra Ghol Para Sarbojanin, Kankurgachi Chalantika Club
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kankurgachi Mitali?
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 Kankurgachi Mitali by metro?
Get off at Bengal Chemical (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 742 m away, roughly 18 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Kankurgachi Mitali?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 1.7 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Kankurgachi Mitali?
Within walking distance: Dough As You Like (Mishti, Sandesh); Mrs. Baker (Mishti, Sandesh).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kankurgachi Mitali?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).