Maddox Square

🛕 Durga Puja · South Kolkata

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Maddox Square Durga Puja 2026: Theme, Location & Visitor Guide

Maddox Square Durga Puja is one of the busiest community celebrations in the Hazra / Ballygunge belt of South Kolkata. The open square fills quickly each evening during Puja week.

In 2026, it remains a high-priority stop because of scale, crowd energy and central southern access.

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Details Information
Puja Name Maddox Square Durga Puja
Year 2026
Theme To be announced closer to the festival
Location Maddox Square, Hazra / Ballygunge, South Kolkata
Address Maddox Square, Hazra, Kolkata
Best Time to Visit Evening
Main Attraction Major South Kolkata pandal, Durga idol, décor & dense evening crowd

What Is the Theme of Maddox Square Durga Puja 2026?

The 2026 theme will be announced closer to the festival. Maddox Square is known for large visitor turnout and an expansive festive setting. Go prepared for long queues at peak hours.

Where Is Maddox Square Durga Puja?

Maddox Square is located at Maddox Square, Hazra, Kolkata. It is near Hazra and easy to find by name. Expect controlled entry lines during the busiest evenings.

How to Reach Maddox Square

By train: Kalighat and other South Kolkata rail links help; continue by auto or walking corridors toward Hazra.
By metro: Kalighat / Rashbehari access with a short connecting ride or walk is practical.
By road: Driving in at night is difficult; prefer metro or suburban rail and walk the final section.

Public transport is usually easier than driving during peak evening hours.

When Is Durga Puja in 2026?

Durga Puja falls in October 2026, covering Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami and Dashami. Exact visitor timings may be announced closer to the festival.

Best Time to Visit

Evening and night are best for lighting and atmosphere, especially on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. For fewer crowds, visit earlier in the day.

What to See

The square's festive scale, Durga idol and evening lighting are the core attractions.

  • Durga idol
  • Large open-square pandal setting
  • Theme décor once announced
  • Dense evening crowd experience
  • Hazra / Ballygunge festive atmosphere

Why Is Maddox Square Popular?

Maddox Square is popular for its festive scale and location between Hazra and Ballygunge routes. Locals, tourists and first-time pandal-hoppers all recognise the name.

Visiting Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • Expect heavy crowds on main Puja evenings.
  • Keep phones and valuables secure.
  • Prefer quieter hours with children or elderly visitors.
  • Follow police and volunteer directions.
  • Check latest timings before you leave.

Maddox Square Durga Puja 2026

Maddox Square Durga Puja 2026 is a major South Kolkata destination for crowd atmosphere, idol viewing and evening energy.

Theme (2026): Durga Puja

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Location & map

Hazra, Kolkata

How to reach

Metro & rail

Rabindra Sarobar, Kalighat, Jatin Das Park, Netaji Bhavan and Rabindra Sadan stations connect South Kolkata. Rabindra Sarobar and Kalighat are popular for Bhowanipore and Lake area pandals.

Bus routes

Esplanade–Garia, Rashbehari–Ballygunge and Hazra–Golpark routes are heavily used during Puja. Expect diversions near Deshapriya Park and Maddox Square.

Parking

Paid parking is available near Rashbehari, Gariahat, Dhakuria and Bhowanipore pandals. Residential lanes fill quickly after 8 PM — consider parking on wider roads like Southern Avenue or Rashbehari Avenue.

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