Bengali or Non-Bengali, October brings with it the versatile celebration of festivities. Navratri and Dura Puja are two most celebrated events that fall in October at same time. Yet you will not witness any discrimination, Durga Puja Pandals are filled with non-Bengalis as well (even if it is just for hogging on food).
The highly decorated pandals with glorious idols of goddess Durga is all what could attract us towards it. There are variety of food stalls available for the visitors to hog on. Dance performances and much more is on the plate when it comes to Durga puja.
There is no denial in the fact that the best Durga Puja celebrations take place in Kolkata but all those who have been part of the celebrations in Delhi would admit that we are sort of close.
If you are as pepped as us and wish to attend this year’s durga puja, we have mentioned some best places celebrates Durga Puja in full traditional style.
One of the oldest Durga Puja Pandal, Kashmiri Gate Durga Puja was started in year 1901. Keeping up with the traditional aura, goddess Durga is a delight to watch. Crafted in classic style and decorated with silver and gold.
Nearest Metro Station: Civil Lines
Located in South Delhi, Safdarjung enclave is another one of the famous Durga Pujo celebrations. This year, the theme is said to be Indian women and their success stories. Thereby, you might find portraits of successful Indian women along with idol of goddess Durga.
Nearest Metro Station: Safdarjung Enclave
One of the most famous Durga puja of all times. It is hub of Bengali culture and has one of the most vibrant pujo celebration. All the puja is done perfectly keeping in mind the traditions that are followed by Bengalis. You would not want to miss it ever if you attend it once.
Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Place
Famous for Bonedi Pujo, that is Pujo of noble and aristocratic, Minto Road Puja Samity came into being since 1940. Sophisticated designs of Pandal and perfectly maintained culture and tradition makes Minto Road Durga Pujo one of the must to attend.
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk
Said to be one of the highest budget Durga Puja, budget of INR 1 crore was utilised last year. The Pandal is often decorated theme wise which adds a next-level charm to already charming celebration. You are sure to attend this if you wanna witness the high-budget and also traditionally perfect Durgo Puja.
Nearest Metro Station: Rama Krishna Ashram
The Tirmarpur Samity have been successful in maintaining a benchmark of sophisticated Durga Pujo celebration. They are famous for organizing theme based pandals and artistic idols.
Nearest Metro Station: Vishwavidyalaya