Naktala Udayan Sangha Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Naktala Udayan Sangha (নাকতলা উদয়ন সংঘ) is a Durga Puja pandal in Tollygunge & Naktala, Kolkata. A well-known theme puja in Naktala. Location from OpenStreetMap. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Masterda Surya Sen (Bansdroni) on the Blue Line, about 15 minutes' walk (615 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Bansdroni Sarbojaneen Durgotsav Park, about 21 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Nagtala Road, Bansdroni, Bijoygarh, Kolkata 700047
- Area
- Tollygunge & Naktala (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 am
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Masterda Surya Sen (Bansdroni), Blue Line · 615 m, 15 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.47449, 88.36657
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bansdroni Sarbojaneen Durgotsav Park: 21 min walk (868 m)
- Pallishree Sarbojanin: 30 min walk (1.2 km)
- Patyuli Sarbojanin: 37 min walk (1.5 km)
Food nearby
- Naktala Puja Food Stalls: Phuchka, Fish fry, Chicken roll · 2 min walk
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Hospital: Hindustan Health Point Pvt Ltd · 2.5 km, 62 min walk (emergency department)
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Tollygunge & Naktala
Pallishree Sarbojanin, Patyuli Sarbojanin, Bansdroni Sarbojaneen Durgotsav Park
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 Naktala Udayan Sangha?
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 Naktala Udayan Sangha by metro?
Get off at Masterda Surya Sen (Bansdroni) (Blue Line). It is about 615 m away, roughly 15 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Naktala Udayan Sangha?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Naktala Udayan Sangha?
Within walking distance: Naktala Puja Food Stalls (Phuchka, Fish fry).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Naktala Udayan Sangha?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).