Pujo ParikramaOpen appSealdah Railway Athletic Club Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Sealdah Railway Athletic Club (শিয়ালদহ রেলওয়ে অ্যাথলেটিক ক্লাব) is a Durga Puja pandal in College Street & Sealdah, Kolkata. Right next to Sealdah station. Easy to add to the Santosh Mitra visit. 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 10 minutes' walk (396 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala), about 17 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Parikshit Roy Lane, Sealdah, Kolkata 700009
- Area
- College Street & Sealdah (Central Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal
- Popularity
- 4 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sealdah, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 396 m, 10 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.56450, 88.37200
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala): 17 min walk (681 m) · theme: Vande Mataram
- College Square Sarbojanin: 33 min walk (1.4 km)
- Taltala Sarbojanin: 37 min walk (1.5 km) · theme: Bangadarshan
Food nearby
- Jan Aahar sealdah station: Rolls, Snacks · 7 min walk
- Sen Sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · 10 min walk
Parking
- Sealdah Station Parking · 337 m, 8 min walk · ₹30–60
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 283 m, 7 min walk
- Hospital: B R Singh Hospital · 131 m, 3 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Muchipara Police Station · 725 m, 18 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, Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala), 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 | 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 Sealdah Railway Athletic Club?
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 Sealdah Railway Athletic Club by metro?
Get off at Sealdah (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 396 m away, roughly 10 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Sealdah Railway Athletic Club?
The nearest listed parking is Sealdah Station Parking, 337 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Sealdah Railway Athletic Club?
Within walking distance: Jan Aahar sealdah station (Rolls, Snacks); Sen Sweets (Mishti, Sandesh).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Sealdah Railway Athletic Club?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).