Pujo ParikramaOpen appBehala Sahajatri Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Behala Sahajatri (বেহালা সহযাত্রী) is a Durga Puja pandal in Behala & New Alipore, Kolkata. A smaller Behala theme puja with fewer queues. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Behala Bazar on the Purple Line, about 15 minutes' walk (634 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Behala Notun Dal, about 14 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Kolkata 700034
- Area
- Behala & New Alipore (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 12–5 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Behala Bazar, Purple Line · 634 m, 15 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.49350, 88.31500
- Driving
- Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Behala Notun Dal: 14 min walk (577 m) · theme: Ay Aaro Bendhe Bendhe Thaki
- Behala Ajeya Sanghati: 18 min walk (747 m)
- Behala 11 Pally Club: 25 min walk (1.0 km) · theme: Gond art
Food nearby
- Chowman: Meals · 12 min walk
- Panna Sweets: Indian meals · 16 min walk
- Behala Chowrasta Stalls: Moghlai paratha, Rolls, Mishti · 17 min walk
- Haji Saheb: Meals · 18 min walk
Parking
- Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line) · 265 m, 6 min walk · ₹20–40
Help nearby
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 2.7 km, 66 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Behala Thana · 1.2 km, 29 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Behala & New Alipore
Suruchi Sangha, Behala Notun Dal, Behala Friends, Barisha Club, Behala Ajeya Sanghati, Behala Club, Naskarpur Sarbojanin, Bakultala Sarbojanin
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 Behala Sahajatri?
12–5 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 Behala Sahajatri by metro?
Get off at Behala Bazar (Purple Line). It is about 634 m away, roughly 15 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Behala Sahajatri?
The nearest listed parking is Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line), 265 m away. Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.
What can I eat near Behala Sahajatri?
Within walking distance: Chowman (Meals); Panna Sweets (Indian meals); Behala Chowrasta Stalls (Moghlai paratha, Rolls).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Behala Sahajatri?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).