A collage of Kolkata Durga Puja: Durga idols from several pandals, close-ups of the goddess in shola and daker saj, and a lane strung with festival lights at night

Kolkata Durga Puja 2026: your pandal-hopping guide

Pujo is coming

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মহালয়া 2026

Listen to Mahalaya together

Sat, 10 Oct, 4:00 am. Join the public room, or make a private room for up to 5 and share the link - 10 of 10 rooms left.

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686PandalsMapped so far
5,09,947VotesCast this year
217NeighbourhoodsAcross the city
12DaysFrom Mahalaya to Bijoya

Explore Kolkata’s Pandals with Google Maps, Metro & Bus Routes

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2026 pandal themes are being announced

We’re updating our confirmed theme list as Puja committees reveal what they’re building. Check back regularly for newly announced themes, artists and pandal details.

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Questions

The ones people ask most.

When is Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata?

Mahalaya: Oct 10, 2026. Shashthi: Oct 16, 2026. Saptami: Oct 17 & 18, 2026 (two days this year). Ashtami: Oct 19, 2026. Navami: Oct 20, 2026. Dashami: Oct 21, 2026.

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Which Durga Puja pandals should I visit in Kolkata?

Kolkata has hundreds of Durga Puja pandals, so choosing where to start can be overwhelming. Pujor Shohor brings together pandals from different parts of the city so you can explore them by neighbourhood, location and route.

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How can I plan a Durga Puja pandal-hopping route in Kolkata?

Choose the pandals you want to visit on our Map, and you can plan your route based on their locations. You can also check nearby metro and bus routes to make getting around Kolkata easier.

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How can I find the nearest metro or bus route to a Durga Puja pandal?

You can use Pujor Shohor to find transport information for the pandals you’re planning to visit, including nearby metro stations and available routes. This makes it easier to plan your pandal-hopping journey before you head out.

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Where can I find food near me while pandal hopping?

Hungry while exploring the pandals? Use our nearby eateries feature to find restaurants and other places to eat based on your current location. It’s useful when you want to grab something without going too far from your pandal-hopping route.

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