Pujo ParikramaOpen appShib Mandir Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Shib Mandir Sarbojanin (শিবমন্দির সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Market & Kalighat, Kolkata. A compact theme puja near Lake Market. 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 23 minutes' walk (949 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Tridhara Sammilani, about 2 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Manohar Pukur Road, Hazra, Kolkata 700001
- Area
- Lake Market & Kalighat (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
- Kalighat, Blue Line · 949 m, 23 min walk
- Autos
- Rashbehari More ↔ Gariahat More
- Coordinates
- 22.51960, 88.35460
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Tridhara Sammilani: 2 min walk (77 m)
- Deshapriya Park: 4 min walk (171 m)
- Ballygunge Cultural Association: 11 min walk (432 m) · theme: Jojon
Food nearby
- Lake Market Telebhaja Stalls: Beguni, Alur chop, Egg roll · 4 min walk
- Ammini: Meals · 6 min walk
- Potboiler Coffee House: Tea, Coffee · 10 min walk
- Vivekananda Park Phuchka: Phuchka, Churmur, Dahi phuchka · 11 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 684 m, 17 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 831 m, 20 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 2.2 km, 54 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Gariahat Police Station · 1.0 km, 26 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, Samaj Sebi Sangha, 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 | 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 Shib Mandir Sarbojanin?
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 Shib Mandir Sarbojanin by metro?
Get off at Kalighat (Blue Line). It is about 949 m away, roughly 23 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Shib Mandir Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 684 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Shib Mandir Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Lake Market Telebhaja Stalls (Beguni, Alur chop); Ammini (Meals); Potboiler Coffee House (Tea, Coffee).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Shib Mandir Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).