Sealdah Durga Puja 2026 is known for its artistic and traditional pandals near the Sealdah railway station, attracting lakhs of devotees and tourists every year.
Visitors enjoy heritage-style pandals, cultural performances, and artistic lighting that make Sealdah one of the best Puja destinations.
| Day | Date | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| Mahalaya | Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Devi Paksha begins; idols are finished in studios |
| Maha Shashthi | Fri 16 Oct 2026 | Bodhon and Adhibas in the evening; many pandals open to visitors |
| Maha Saptami | Sun 18 Oct 2026 | Nabapatrika snan and main worship |
| Maha Ashtami | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Anjali, Kumari Puja and Sandhi Puja; the busiest day |
| Maha Navami | Tue 20 Oct 2026 | Homa and final pushpanjali |
| Vijaya Dashami | Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Sindoor khela and immersion |
Panchang sources can differ by a day for Shashthi and Saptami. Always confirm the exact ritual and opening times with the organising committee.
Sikdar Bagan is a north-central Kolkata neighbourhood close to Sealdah and Narkeldanga, where neighbourhood sarbojanin committees organise a well-attended Puja.
Sealdah station (rail and Green Line metro) is the easiest connection, followed by a short toto or walk.
Timing matters more than anything else for a good experience at the pandals here. Visit before 11 am for photos and quiet viewing, between 4 and 6 pm for a lighter crowd, or after 10 pm when queues sometimes shorten. Avoid arriving in the 7 to 9 pm window on Ashtami and Navami unless you are comfortable in dense crowds. Sealdah is a transit hub during Puja; leave plenty of time for transfers.
Places and neighbourhoods that combine well:
Stalls near Sealdah sell rolls, chops and sweets; they get crowded after dark. Bring water and eat before peak hours; many stalls run out of popular items by 9 pm.
Durga Puja 2026 runs from Maha Shashthi on Friday 16 October to Vijaya Dashami on Wednesday 21 October. Ashtami falls on Monday 19 October. Check the committee's own announcement for exact opening times.
Sealdah station (rail and Green Line metro) is the easiest connection, followed by a short toto or walk. Because road closures are common during Puja, plan to walk the last stretch.
Mornings and early afternoons on weekdays are usually the calmest, while evenings after 7 pm are the busiest. Ashtami night tends to be the peak.
Neighbourhood sarbojanin pujas are normally open to everyone without tickets, but arrangements vary by committee. Always check the organisers' announcement for entry rules and any security checks.
Nearby places and pandals that combine well include Sealdah, Phoolbagan, Telenga Bagan, Narkeldanga. Choose one cluster per evening to avoid long travel between stops.