Pujo ParikramaOpen appSovabazar Rajbari Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Sovabazar Rajbari (শোভাবাজার রাজবাড়ি) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata, established in 1757. A bonedi bari puja started by Raja Nabakrishna Deb. The thakurdalan is stunning. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Sovabazar Sutanuti on the Blue Line, about 6 minutes' walk (230 m). Plan about 30 minutes inside, then walk on to Shyam Square Sarbojanin, about 11 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Raja Nabakrishna Street, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata 700003
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- heritage puja, bonedi bari (aristocratic family) puja
- Established
- 1757
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 12–5 pm
- Time inside
- about 30 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Sovabazar Sutanuti, Blue Line · 230 m, 6 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.59683, 88.36719
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Shyam Square Sarbojanin: 11 min walk (460 m) · theme: P C Sorcar
- Jagat Mukherjee Park: 12 min walk (502 m) · theme: Uday Shankar
- Kumartuli Sarbojanin: 15 min walk (632 m)
Food nearby
- Mitra Cafe (Sovabazar): Fish kabiraji, Brain chop, Mutton cutlet · 7 min walk
- Lamprini Cafe: Tea, Coffee · 9 min walk
- New Madras Tiffin: Meals · 9 min walk
- Allen's Kitchen: Prawn cutlet, Chicken stew · 10 min walk
Parking
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 654 m, 16 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: Sterling Hospital, Kolkata · 353 m, 9 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Burtolla Police Station · 628 m, 15 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan
Bagbazar Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Sarbojanin, Ahiritola Jubak Brinda, Kashi Bose Lane, Nalin Sarkar Street, Hatibagan Sarbojanin
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 Sovabazar Rajbari?
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 Sovabazar Rajbari by metro?
Get off at Sovabazar Sutanuti (Blue Line). It is about 230 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Sovabazar Rajbari?
The nearest listed parking is Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani), 654 m away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Sovabazar Rajbari?
Within walking distance: Mitra Cafe (Sovabazar) (Fish kabiraji, Brain chop); Lamprini Cafe (Tea, Coffee); New Madras Tiffin (Meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Sovabazar Rajbari?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).