Pujo ParikramaOpen appPurbachal Shakti Sangha Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Purbachal Shakti Sangha (পূর্বাচল শক্তি সংঘ) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kasba & Bosepukur, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Kasba. Pin is approximate (centre of Purbachal Main Road); ask locally for the exact lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Kavi Sukanta on the Orange Line, about 13 minutes' walk (547 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Purbachal Sarbojanin, about 11 minutes away. It won the Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Purbachal, Mukundapur, Kolkata 700078 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Kasba & Bosepukur (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Kavi Sukanta, Orange Line · 547 m, 13 min walk
- Buses
- Singha Bari: S-9 (10 min walk); Kalikapur: S-9 (10 min walk)
- Awards
- Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja (theme: Mathkhodai Kathkhodai). All winners
- Coordinates
- 22.50236, 88.39674 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Purbachal Sarbojanin: 11 min walk (454 m)
- Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha: 25 min walk (1.0 km)
- Madhya Garfa Sarbojanin: 29 min walk (1.2 km)
Food nearby
- MISTI MUKH: Meals · 32 min walk
- Acropolis Mall Food Court: Biryani, Chinese, Desserts · 35 min walk
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Hospital: Vision Care Hospital · 1.1 km, 26 min walk (emergency department)
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Kasba & Bosepukur
Bosepukur Sitala Mandir, Bosepukur Talbagan, Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha, Purbachal Sarbojanin
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 Purbachal Shakti Sangha?
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 Purbachal Shakti Sangha by metro?
Get off at Kavi Sukanta (Orange Line). It is about 547 m away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Purbachal Shakti Sangha?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Purbachal Shakti Sangha?
Within walking distance: MISTI MUKH (Meals); Acropolis Mall Food Court (Biryani, Chinese).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Purbachal Shakti Sangha?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).