Pujo ParikramaOpen appShibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin (শিবপুর মন্দিরতলা সার্বজনীন) is a Durga Puja pandal in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah, Kolkata. A well-known puja in Howrah. Pin is approximate (centre of Mandirtala Bus Stand); ask locally for the exact lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). There is no metro within walking distance: the nearest station, Howrah Maidan, is 2.3 km away, so take an auto, bus or cab. Plan about 15 minutes inside.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Mandirtala, Howrah Maidan, Howrah 711102 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah (Howrah Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Howrah Maidan, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 2.3 km (too far to walk: take an auto, bus or cab)
- Coordinates
- 22.56971, 88.31764 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Food nearby
- Chai Break - Foreshoreroad: Pizza, Coffee, Burger · 28 min walk
Parking
- Avani Riverside Mall (Shibpur) · 688 m, 17 min walk
Help nearby
- Hospital: SMI Pvt Ltd · 796 m, 19 min walk
- Police station: Shibpur Police Line · 812 m, 20 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah
Kashipur durga utshab committee, Belur Math Durga Puja, Bally Deshbandhu Club, Bally Pal Para Puja, Liluah Social Institution of Youth, IHE Housing Complex Puja (Botanical Garden), Salkia 61 Pally Sarbojanin
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin?
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 Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin by metro?
There is no metro within walking distance. The nearest station is Howrah Maidan (Green Line (East–West Metro)), 2.3 km away; take an auto, bus or cab from there.
Where can I park near Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin?
The nearest listed parking is Avani Riverside Mall (Shibpur), 688 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin?
Within walking distance: Chai Break - Foreshoreroad (Pizza, Coffee).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Shibpur Mandirtala Sarbojanin?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).