The mesmerising festival of empowering women through the Hindu Goddess Dura is finally here. Durga Puja for every Bengalis means a ruined sleep cycle and faltering appetite. Along with that, it is all about spending quality time with your friends and family as you go Pandal hopping. Devouring some delish chicken and mutton kathi rolls is also a must.
Pandals in Kolkata are known highly for their artistic and unconventional themes. However, pandals in Delhi are beautiful too. If you live in Delhi, away from home, here are some Durga Puja pandals that you must check out.
Arambagh Durga Puja Samiti
One of the Durga Puja pandals in Delhi that you cannot miss at any cost is the one by Arambagh Durga Puja Samiti near RK Ashram. They come up with the most creative pandal themes every year. From the face of Mahishasura to Durga Maa, the pandal themes are worth checking out. The nearest metro station is RK Ashram on the Blue Line.
Co-operative Ground Durga Puja Samiti, Chittaranjan Park
Chittaranjan Park, or CR Park, is fondly known as the Kolkata of Delhi. This Bengali colony organises multiple Pujos. The Durga Puja pandals by Co-operative Ground Durga Puja Samiti are always artistic and a must for you to check out. The nearest metro station is Nehru Enclave on the Magenta Line.
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Timarpur and Civil Line Puja Samiti
The Timarpur and Civil Line Puja Samiti organises one of the oldest and most prestigious Durga Pujas in Delhi. Every year, they not only come up with picturesque pandal themes but also a uniquely beautiful idol of Durga Maa (Chants To Please Goddess Durga). The nearest metro station is Civil Lines on the Yellow Line.
Minto Road Puja Samiti
The pandal organised is Minto Road Kalibari by Minto Road Puja Samiti is one of the most famous pandals in Delhi. From shimmery lights and elegant pandal to delicious food and a mela, this pandal is a must-visit. The nearest metro stations are ITO and Rajiv Chowk.
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Chittaranjan Park Kalibari
Another Durga Puja Pandal in the famous Bengali colony of Delhi that you must check out is organised by Chittaranjan Park Kalibari. The pandal here is spread across the Kalibari where there is also a fair that you can witness and shop from. There are also a variety of foods that you can try. The nearest metro station is Nehru Place on the Violet Line.
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