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Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) Durga Puja 2026 · Central Colony, Siliguri

Theme: Railway Heritage & Golden Jubilee Commemoration
8.8
Pandal score
4.5
120+ ratings

About Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) Durga Puja

Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) is one of Siliguri's prominent community Durga Pujas located in Central Colony. Known for Railway Heritage & Golden Jubilee Commemoration.

For 2026, this heritage puja presents “Railway Heritage & Golden Jubilee Commemoration” at Railway Institute Ground (Superseded for 2026), in the Central Colony neighbourhood of North Siliguri. Pandals are open from Maha Shashti (17 October) to Bijoya Dashami (21 October 2026).

Venue note: Historical venue superseded for 2026 due to railway stadium construction. Refer to Central Colony Durga Puja Committee at Barrack Colony Ground.

Visiting: time, parking & access

Estimated visit time

~30 minutes

Includes the queue and time with the pratima. Allow longer on Ashtami and Navami nights.

Parking

Parking available nearby

Railway institute compound parking available.

Walking access

Accessible from NJP Station Road.

How to reach Central Colony (Rly. Inst.)

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 station1.6 km
  • From Siliguri Junction railway station4.5 km
  • From Bagdogra Airport (IXB)9.7 km
  • From Venus More3.0 km
  • From Sevoke More3.5 km
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Central Colony (Rly. Inst.): FAQs

Where is Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) Durga Puja in Siliguri?

Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) is in Central Colony (North Siliguri). The 2026 venue is Railway Institute Ground (Superseded for 2026). GPS: 26.6845, 88.426 — use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What is the theme of Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) in 2026?

The 2026 theme is “Railway Heritage & Golden Jubilee Commemoration”. It is a heritage puja with a pandal score of 8.8/10.

Is there parking near Central Colony (Rly. Inst.)?

Yes. Railway institute compound parking available.

How long does a visit to Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) take?

Plan about 30 minutes including the queue. Ashtami and Navami evenings are the busiest; afternoons and Shashti are quieter.

Which pandals are near Central Colony (Rly. Inst.)?

Central Colony Durga Puja Committee (250 m), South Colony Sporting Club (900 m) and Milanpally Yubak Brinda (1.8 km) are the closest. Central Colony has 2 pandals in all.

How far is Central Colony (Rly. Inst.) from NJP station?

About 1.6 km in a straight line from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station; roads add roughly a quarter more. Taxis and autos run from the station.

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Railway Institute Ground (Superseded for 2026), Central Colony, Siliguri, West BengalGPS: 26.6845, 88.426

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Puja details

Committee
Central Colony (Rly. Inst.)
2026 venue
Railway Institute Ground (Superseded for 2026)
Neighbourhood
Central Colony, Siliguri
Zone
North Siliguri
Style
Heritage
Location check
Verified for 2026
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