This Durga Puja Go Pandal Hopping At These Five Places In Delhi

The festival of Durga Puja is approaching, and Delhi is gearing up for it. There are many places in the city where some outstanding puja pandals are set up every year. If you are in Delhi and wondering where to head for the best pandals, we have compiled a list for you.

CR Park
Chittaranjan Park, famous as CR Park, is known for its sizeable Bengali community. The locality should be the first choice for anyone who wishes to enjoy Durga Puja in Delhi. The pandals here showcase some great works of art. Numerous food stalls and live concerts will make your experience even more special.

Nearest metro station Nehru Enclave or Kalkaji Mandir

New Delhi Kali Bari
Located at Mandir Marg, the New Delhi Kali Bari is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and has been a centre for religious piety ever since it was established. It is one of the oldest Durga Puja venues in Delhi and continues to follow the traditional style with a single frame for idols. Even puja rituals have stayed untouched, and conventional competitions in Rabindra Sangeet and recitation are organised. Also, all the rituals are live streamed on the temple's Facebook and Youtube pages.

Nearest metro station Vasant Vihar or Munirka

Minto Road
The Minto Road Puja Samity has been hosting Durga Puja for decades. Though their pandal is simple, it attracts hundreds of visitors every year because of the various cultural programmes it organises. Their bhog or prasad is particularly famous, so get there on time to taste the excellent food.

Nearest metro station Barakhamba or Rajiv Chowk

Matri Mandir
Located in Safdarjung Enclave, the Matri Mandir will host its 56th annual Durga Puja this year. In the past, they have built pandals on various themes, including one on women empowerment featuring Mother Teresa, Lata Mangeshkar, among other notable names. On the back side of the pandal, you can enjoy local food stalls that serve different Bengali delicacies.

Nearest metro station Green Park or Sarojini Nagar

Aram Bagh
The Aram Bagh Puja Samiti will celebrate its 34th Durga Puja this year. In 2017, they made an eco-friendly pandal with jute, which was an absolute hit among visitors. If you plan to visit this pandal, be ready for some surprises.

Nearest metro station RK Ashram or Jhandewalan