Puja Festival PhotoShiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee Durga Puja 2026 · Matigara, Siliguri
About Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee
The grand western gateway puja of Siliguri at the historic Shiv Mandir complex. Features massive open-air pavilions, a vibrant multi-day mela, high-decibel dhak beats, and profound spiritual devotion.
For 2026, this heritage puja presents “Sacred Kailash Mansarovar Temple Complex” at Shiv Mandir Complex Ground, Matigara, in the Matigara neighbourhood of West Siliguri. Pandals are open from Maha Shashti (17 October) to Bijoya Dashami (21 October 2026).
Venue note: Major western gateway Puja at Shiv Mandir temple and ground complex.
Visiting: time, parking & access
~45 minutes
Includes the queue and time with the pratima. Allow longer on Ashtami and Navami nights.
Parking available nearby
Very large open ground parking available adjacent to NH10.
Prime gateway location on NH10 near North Bengal University.
How to reach Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee
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 station7.4 km
- From Siliguri Junction railway station3.1 km
- From Bagdogra Airport (IXB)7.1 km
- From Venus More4.5 km
- From Sevoke More4.1 km
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Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee: FAQs
Where is Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee in Siliguri?
Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee is in Matigara (West Siliguri). The 2026 venue is Shiv Mandir Complex Ground, Matigara. GPS: 26.7225407, 88.3823569 — use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What is the theme of Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee in 2026?
The 2026 theme is “Sacred Kailash Mansarovar Temple Complex”. It is a heritage puja with a pandal score of 9/10.
Is there parking near Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee?
Yes. Very large open ground parking available adjacent to NH10.
How long does a visit to Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee take?
Plan about 45 minutes including the queue. Ashtami and Navami evenings are the busiest; afternoons and Shashti are quieter.
Which pandals are near Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee?
Himalayan Kanya Housing Society (350 m), Maya Devi Club (550 m) and Uttarayon Durga Puja (800 m) are the closest. Matigara has 3 pandals in all.
How far is Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee from NJP station?
About 7.4 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 Shiv Mandir Durga Puja Committee
- Himalayan Kanya Housing Society350 m
Matigara · ~7 min walk
- Maya Devi Club550 m
Matigara · ~9 min walk
- Uttarayon Durga Puja800 m
Uttarayon · ~14 min walk
Puja details
- Committee
- Shiv Mandir Complex Ground & Puja Committee
- 2026 venue
- Shiv Mandir Complex Ground, Matigara
- Neighbourhood
- Matigara, Siliguri
- Zone
- West Siliguri
- Style
- Heritage
- Location check
- Verified for 2026