Pujo ParikramaOpen appSreebhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Sreebhumi Sporting Club (শ্রীভূমি স্পোর্টিং ক্লাব) is a Durga Puja pandal in Lake Town & Dum Dum, Kolkata. Insta-famous replica pandals and huge gold jewellery on the idol. Lake Town gridlocks for hours. 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, City Centre, is 1.6 km away, so take an auto, bus or cab. Plan about 30 minutes inside, then walk on to Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda, about 12 minutes away.
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2026 theme: Hawa Mahal
হাওয়া মহল. A replica of Jaipur's Hawa Mahal. As reported by thewall.in; themes can change before the puja.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Hawa Mahal (হাওয়া মহল)
- Address
- AD Block, Lake Town, South Dumdum 700089
- Area
- Lake Town & Dum Dum (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, blockbuster crowd-puller, replica pandal
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 1–5 am
- Time inside
- about 30 minutes
- Nearest metro
- City Centre, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 1.6 km (too far to walk: take an auto, bus or cab)
- Autos
- Lake Town ↔ Ultadanga
- Coordinates
- 22.60032, 88.40259
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda: 12 min walk (505 m)
- AE Block Salt Lake: 35 min walk (1.5 km)
- Dum Dum Park Tarun Dal: 36 min walk (1.5 km)
Food nearby
- Lake Town Footbridge Stalls: Phuchka, Chowmein, Rolls · 7 min walk
- Mio Amore: Mishti, Sandesh · 9 min walk
- Sharma Snacks: Rolls, Snacks · 9 min walk
- Rose: Meals · 10 min walk
Parking
- City Centre 1 Parking · 1.4 km, 34 min walk · ₹40/hr
- Diamond Plaza (Jessore Road) · 2.0 km, 48 min walk · ₹40/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 534 m, 13 min walk
- Hospital: North City Hospital Emergency Unit · 1.6 km, 39 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Ultadanga traffic guard · 1.4 km, 35 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Lake Town & Dum Dum
Lake Town Adhibasi Brinda, Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra, Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha, Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin, Dum Dum Park Tarun Dal, Arjunpur Amra Sabai 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 Sreebhumi Sporting Club?
1–5 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 Sreebhumi Sporting Club by metro?
There is no metro within walking distance. The nearest station is City Centre (Green Line (East–West Metro)), 1.6 km away; take an auto, bus or cab from there.
Where can I park near Sreebhumi Sporting Club?
The nearest listed parking is City Centre 1 Parking, 1.4 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Sreebhumi Sporting Club?
Within walking distance: Lake Town Footbridge Stalls (Phuchka, Chowmein); Mio Amore (Mishti, Sandesh); Sharma Snacks (Rolls, Snacks).
What is the 2026 theme at Sreebhumi Sporting Club?
Hawa Mahal (হাওয়া মহল). A replica of Jaipur's Hawa Mahal. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Sreebhumi Sporting Club?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).