Puja Festival PhotoRabindra Sangha Durga Puja 2026 · Hakimpara, Siliguri
About Rabindra Sangha Durga Puja
One of Siliguri's most revered cultural institutions, Rabindra Sangha presents an elegant, soul-stirring tribute to Rabindranath Tagore's aesthetic vision, featuring classical alpona, serene earthen clay idols, and evening cultural soirees.
For 2026, this heritage puja presents “Tagore's Shantiniketan Aesthetic & Cultural Harmony” at Rabindra Sangha Club Ground, Rabindra Sarani, Hakimpara, in the Hakimpara neighbourhood of Central Siliguri. Pandals are open from Maha Shashti (17 October) to Bijoya Dashami (21 October 2026).
Venue note: Marquee cultural Puja in central Hakimpara. Permanent club premises.
Visiting: time, parking & access
~45 minutes
Includes the queue and time with the pratima. Allow longer on Ashtami and Navami nights.
No parking — walk in
Strictly walk-in; park at Panitanki More public facilities.
Walking corridor along Rabindra Sarani from Church Road.
How to reach Rabindra Sangha
Straight-line distances from Siliguri’s main hubs. Roads add roughly a quarter more, and festival diversions can add time after 6 PM.
- From New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station4.0 km
- From Siliguri Junction railway station1.6 km
- From Bagdogra Airport (IXB)10.6 km
- From Venus More600 m
- From Sevoke More500 m
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Rabindra Sangha: FAQs
Where is Rabindra Sangha Durga Puja in Siliguri?
Rabindra Sangha is in Hakimpara (Central Siliguri). The 2026 venue is Rabindra Sangha Club Ground, Rabindra Sarani, Hakimpara. GPS: 26.7162, 88.4279 — use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What is the theme of Rabindra Sangha in 2026?
The 2026 theme is “Tagore's Shantiniketan Aesthetic & Cultural Harmony”. It is a heritage puja with a pandal score of 9.4/10.
Is there parking near Rabindra Sangha?
No — it is walk-in only. Strictly walk-in; park at Panitanki More public facilities.
How long does a visit to Rabindra Sangha take?
Plan about 45 minutes including the queue. Ashtami and Navami evenings are the busiest; afternoons and Shashti are quieter.
Which pandals are near Rabindra Sangha?
Arunoday Sangha (150 m), Hakimpara Yuvak Sangha (250 m) and Kachari Road Yubak Sangha (300 m) are the closest. Hakimpara has 5 pandals in all.
How far is Rabindra Sangha from NJP station?
About 4.0 km in a straight line from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station; roads add roughly a quarter more. Taxis and autos run from the station.
Location
GPS pinPandals near Rabindra Sangha
- Arunoday Sangha150 m
Hakimpara · ~3 min walk
- Hakimpara Yuvak Sangha250 m
Hakimpara · ~5 min walk
- Kachari Road Yubak Sangha300 m
Siliguri Town · ~5 min walk
- Babupara Sarbojanin Durga Puja300 m
Babupara · ~6 min walk
Puja details
- Committee
- Rabindra Sangha Club
- 2026 venue
- Rabindra Sangha Club Ground, Rabindra Sarani, Hakimpara
- Neighbourhood
- Hakimpara, Siliguri
- Zone
- Central Siliguri
- Style
- Heritage
- Location check
- Verified for 2026