Pujo ParikramaOpen appSantosh Mitra Square (Lebutala) Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala) (সন্তোষ মিত্র স্কোয়ার (লেবুতলা)) is a Durga Puja pandal in College Street & Sealdah, Kolkata, established in 1936. Known for giant replica pandals (it once built a gold idol and a chariot), so the queues get long. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Sealdah on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 15 minutes' walk (618 m). Plan about 30 minutes inside, then walk on to Sealdah Railway Athletic Club, about 17 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Vande Mataram
বন্দে মাতরম. 150 years of the national song and its part in the freedom struggle. As reported by organiser.org; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Vande Mataram (বন্দে মাতরম)
- Address
- Hidaram Banerjee Ln, Chandni Chowk East, Kolkata 700009
- Area
- College Street & Sealdah (Central Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, blockbuster crowd-puller, replica pandal
- Established
- 1936
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 am
- Time inside
- about 30 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sealdah, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 618 m, 15 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.56586, 88.36554
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Sealdah Railway Athletic Club: 17 min walk (681 m)
- College Square Sarbojanin: 24 min walk (969 m)
- Taltala Sarbojanin: 32 min walk (1.3 km) · theme: Bangadarshan
Food nearby
- Sen Sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · 8 min walk
- Jan Aahar sealdah station: Rolls, Snacks · 14 min walk
- Bhim Chandra Nag: Ledikeni, Sandesh · 14 min walk
Parking
- Sealdah Station Parking · 531 m, 13 min walk · ₹30–60
- New Market Multi-level Parking · 1.6 km, 39 min walk · ₹30/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 44 m, 1 min walk
- Hospital: Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, Kolkata · 366 m, 9 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Muchipara Police Station · 91 m, 2 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in College Street & Sealdah
Mohammad Ali Park, Chaltabagan Lohapatty, Simla Byayam Samity, College Square Sarbojanin, Sealdah Railway Athletic Club, Chorbagan Sarbojanin, Taltala Sarbojanin, Young Boys 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 | 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 Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala)?
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 Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala) by metro?
Get off at Sealdah (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 618 m away, roughly 15 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala)?
The nearest listed parking is Sealdah Station Parking, 531 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala)?
Within walking distance: Sen Sweets (Mishti, Sandesh); Jan Aahar sealdah station (Rolls, Snacks); Bhim Chandra Nag (Ledikeni, Sandesh).
What is the 2026 theme at Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala)?
Vande Mataram (বন্দে মাতরম). 150 years of the national song and its part in the freedom struggle. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala)?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).