🌺Durga Puja 2026 Live: Kolkata Pandals, Walking Trails & Metro Guide
Maddox Square
South KolkataTraditional Sabeki👑Must Visit

Maddox Square

ম্যাডক্স স্কোয়ার

Maddox Square Park, Ritchie Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata 700019
2026 Festival Theme

Open-Air Sabeki Pavillion & The Grand Cultural Adda

খোলা মাঠের সাবেকি পুজোর আড্ডা ও আনন্দোৎসব

The unofficial cultural living room of Kolkata youth during Pujo. Featuring a classic open-canopy sabeki pandal, verdant park lawn, timeless dhak beats, and non-stop festive adda.

History & Heritage

Legacy of Maddox Square Durga Puja Committee

Established: 1935•Zone: South Kolkata

Organized in Maddox Square Park since 1935. It is celebrated across Bengal as the epicentre of social connection, reunion of old friends, and quintessential Bengali romance.

Festival Visuals & Craftsmanship

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The vibrant festive adda and traditional Dhaki celebrations at Maddox Square

Pandal Location & Map Pin

Exact coordinates: 22.5292, 88.3586

Nearest Metro Station

Netaji Bhavan Metro Station

নেতাজি ভবন মেট্রো স্টেশন

Metro Line:Blue Line
Walking Distance:0.85 km (10 mins)
Exit Recommendation:Gate 1 (Ashutosh Mukherjee Road)

💡 Walking Guide: Walk east through Ramesh Mitra Road towards Ritchie Road and enter Maddox Square Park.

Timings & Crowd Guidelines

Opening Hours:Open 24 Hours (Park open ground)
Special Notes:Dhak performances and evening cultural gatherings peak between 6:00 PM and 2:00 AM.
Crowd Rush:Heavy
Best Time to Visit:Afternoon 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM for the world-famous Maddox lawn adda.

Verified Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible Ramp
Senior Citizen & Differently Abled Lane
Kolkata Police Medical First-Aid Desk
Free Purified Drinking Water Booth
Verified by PandalChitra Verified Directory

Last verified: September 2026

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