Pujo ParikramaOpen appSamaj Sebi Sangha Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Samaj Sebi Sangha (সমাজসেবী সংঘ) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata, established in 1945. An elegant puja on Lake View Road with a long cultural legacy. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Kalighat on the Blue Line, about 26 minutes' walk (1.1 km). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Ballygunge Cultural Association, about 3 minutes away. It won the Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja.
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2026 theme: Mahapujoy Mahanayak
মহাপুজোয় মহানায়ক. Uttam Kumar's centenary: the pandal is a collage of posters from all 208 of his films. Artist: Bishwanath Dey. As reported by sangbadpratidin.in; themes can change before the puja.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Mahapujoy Mahanayak (মহাপুজোয় মহানায়ক)
- Address
- Dr Sarat Banerjee Road, Manoharpukur, Kolkata 700029
- Area
- Lake Market & Kalighat (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- traditional idol, art installation
- Established
- 1945
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 12–5 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Kalighat, Blue Line · 1.1 km, 26 min walk
- Autos
- Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More
- Awards
- Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja (theme: Pather Panchali (1946)). All winners
- Coordinates
- 22.51474, 88.35600
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Ballygunge Cultural Association: 3 min walk (129 m) · theme: Jojon
- Hindustan Park Sarbojanin: 12 min walk (480 m)
- Deshapriya Park: 12 min walk (484 m)
Food nearby
- Tak Heng: Chilli chicken · 4 min walk
- Oudh 1590: Indian meals, Kebab · 6 min walk
- Cheese Cherry Pineapple: Pizza, Coffee, Burger · 9 min walk
- Potboiler Coffee House: Tea, Coffee · 9 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 760 m, 19 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- South City Mall · 1.6 km, 38 min walk · ₹50/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 371 m, 9 min walk
- Hospital: Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Ltd · 2.4 km, 60 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Gariahat Police Station · 1.1 km, 28 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Lake Market & Kalighat
Ballygunge Cultural Association, Shib Mandir Sarbojanin, Deshapriya Park, Tridhara Sammilani, 66 Pally, Mudiali Club, Badamtala Ashar Sangha, Chetla Agrani 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 | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Samaj Sebi Sangha?
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 Samaj Sebi Sangha by metro?
Get off at Kalighat (Blue Line). It is about 1.1 km away, roughly 26 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Samaj Sebi Sangha?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 760 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Samaj Sebi Sangha?
Within walking distance: Tak Heng (Chilli chicken); Oudh 1590 (Indian meals, Kebab); Cheese Cherry Pineapple (Pizza, Coffee).
What is the 2026 theme at Samaj Sebi Sangha?
Mahapujoy Mahanayak (মহাপুজোয় মহানায়ক). Uttam Kumar's centenary: the pandal is a collage of posters from all 208 of his films. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Samaj Sebi Sangha?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).