Pujo ParikramaOpen appTala Prattoy Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Tala Prattoy (টালা প্রত্যয়) is a Durga Puja pandal in Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan, Kolkata. North Kolkata's blockbuster theme puja. The queue moves fast at dawn. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Belgachia on the Blue Line, about 13 minutes' walk (539 m). Plan about 30 minutes inside, then walk on to Lalabagan Nabankur, about 18 minutes away. It won the Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja.
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2026 theme: Biyojon
বিয়োজন. 'Separation': letting go of worldly attachment, in the puja's 101st year. Artist: Sushanta Shibani Pal. As reported by millenniumpost.in; themes can change before the puja.
Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Biyojon (বিয়োজন)
- Address
- Tara Sankar Sarani, Paikpara, Kolkata 700037
- Area
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan (North Kolkata)
- Known for
- theme pandal, blockbuster crowd-puller
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 am
- Time inside
- about 30 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Belgachia, Blue Line · 539 m, 13 min walk
- Awards
- Asian Paints Sharad Shamman 2025, Best Puja (theme: Beej Angan (Seed Courtyard)). All winners
- Coordinates
- 22.60892, 88.38227
- Driving
- Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Lalabagan Nabankur: 18 min walk (725 m)
- Telengabagan Sarbojanin: 20 min walk (804 m)
- Ultadanga Sangrami: 35 min walk (1.5 km)
Food nearby
- Benfish: Chilli chicken, Indian meals · 5 min walk
- MOMO HUY: Chilli chicken · 5 min walk
- Royal Biryani: Indian meals · 11 min walk
- CFC: Chilli chicken · 13 min walk
Parking
- Dum Dum Metro Area (Park & Ride) · 1.7 km, 41 min walk · ₹20–50
- Hatibagan Pay & Park (Bidhan Sarani) · 1.7 km, 41 min walk · ₹20/hr
Help nearby
- Hospital: R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital · 641 m, 16 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Tala Police Station · 175 m, 4 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, Sovabazar Rajbari, Kashi Bose Lane, Nalin Sarkar Street
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 Tala Prattoy?
5–9 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 Tala Prattoy by metro?
Get off at Belgachia (Blue Line). It is about 539 m away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Tala Prattoy?
The nearest listed parking is Dum Dum Metro Area (Park & Ride), 1.7 km away. Avoid driving: the lanes are closed to cars most evenings.
What can I eat near Tala Prattoy?
Within walking distance: Benfish (Chilli chicken, Indian meals); MOMO HUY (Chilli chicken); Royal Biryani (Indian meals).
What is the 2026 theme at Tala Prattoy?
Biyojon (বিয়োজন). 'Separation': letting go of worldly attachment, in the puja's 101st year. This is as reported in the press; themes can change before the puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Tala Prattoy?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).