Pujo ParikramaOpen appMaddox Square Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Maddox Square (ম্যাডক্স স্কোয়ার) is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. Kolkata's favourite adda ground. A traditional idol and the city's best people-watching. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Jatin Das Park on the Blue Line, about 21 minutes' walk (874 m). Plan about 30 minutes inside, then walk on to Bhowanipore Durgotsab, about 8 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Palit Street, Hazra, Kolkata 700026
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- traditional idol, adda spot
- Popularity
- 5 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 9 pm–1 am
- Time inside
- about 30 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Jatin Das Park, Blue Line · 874 m, 21 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.52630, 88.35466
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Bhowanipore Durgotsab: 8 min walk (322 m)
- Golmath Durga Puja Samiti: 13 min walk (530 m)
- Bakulbagan Sarbojanin: 17 min walk (691 m)
Food nearby
- Bojangles: Meals · 8 min walk
- Ammini: Meals · 15 min walk
- The Bhawanipur House: Meals · 17 min walk
- Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick: Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla, Mishti doi · 19 min walk
Parking
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.2 km, 30 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- Forum Mall (Elgin Road) · 1.4 km, 35 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 777 m, 19 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 1.5 km, 37 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Bhowanipore Police Station · 891 m, 22 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Bhowanipore & Elgin
Bhowanipore 75 Pally, Chakraberia Sarbojanin, Bakulbagan Sarbojanin, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Adi Sammilati Sarbojanin, Hazra Park Durgotsab, Bhowanipore Durgotsab, Rupchand Mukherjee Sarbojanin
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | busy |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | extremely crowded |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | very crowded |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maddox Square?
9 pm–1 am is the best slot. On Saptami, Ashtami and Navami the quietest window is 5–7 am; evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
How do I reach Maddox Square by metro?
Get off at Jatin Das Park (Blue Line). It is about 874 m away, roughly 21 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Maddox Square?
The nearest listed parking is Lake Mall (Rashbehari), 1.2 km away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Maddox Square?
Within walking distance: Bojangles (Meals); Ammini (Meals); The Bhawanipur House (Meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Maddox Square?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).