Maddox Square (Ballygunge-Central)
ম্যাডক্স স্কোয়ার • Est. 1935 (91 years of history)
Verified via Telegraph India Adda special coverage.
"Open Park Adda, Traditional Pavilion & Festive Reunion"
Pritam Mulberry Park / Maddox Square Ground, Pankaj Mullick Sarani, Kolkata
Afternoon 3 PM to late night for open-ground festive adda.
Netaji Bhavan (Blue Line) • 10 mins walk
Fact-Checked History & Historical Highlights
Established in 1935, famous for maintaining traditional Ekchala deity architecture.
Acclaimed across Bengal as the epicenter of open-air Durga Puja "Adda" (social gathering).
Cultural Significance & Deep History
Founded in 1935 in the lush Maddox Square park, this puja is a cultural phenomenon. While the deity is housed in a grand traditional white pavilion with classical Ekchala idols, the main attraction is the festive atmosphere: tens of thousands of young people, families, and old friends sit on the open grass lawns, chatting, eating street food, playing guitars, and soaking in the carnival spirit.
How to Reach by Kolkata Metro & Walking Directions
Netaji Bhavan Metro Station
Blue Line • Approx. 800 meters away
Jatin Das Park Metro Station
Blue Line • Approx. 900 meters away
Metro night services during Puja days (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami) frequently run up to 4:00 AM. Please verify real-time station fares and night-train frequencies directly with Metro Railway, Kolkata.