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Durga puja pandals in Delhi
way2barak, 11 Oct: Must visit Durga puja pandals in Delhi are
1. Kalibari, CR Park :
A mini-Kolkata right here in the national capital, CR Park boasts several Durga Puja pandals where traditional programmes are held and stalls are put up offering typical Bengali delicacies and dishes. One of the area’s most pivotal pandals is put up at the Kalibari which brings the spirit and grandeur of West Bengal to Delhi.
2) Minto Road, Central Delhi
A unique blend of tradition and modernity, the Minto Road Durga puja pandal is the city’s most famous pandal to visit. Cultural programmes and live music including Dhunuchi Naach are organised to give a taste of Bengal.
3) Arambag, Panchkuian Road: Inaugurated this year by the honourable Vice President Jagadeep Dhankhar, the Durga Puja pandal at Arambagh area is one of the city’s most beautiful pandals. The pandal features grand idols and towering structures designed with intricate details and glitzy lighting. An awe-inspiring elaborate stage is set up where enthusiastic performances are organised so that you absolutely cannot miss out on this Pujo season.
4) Matri Mandir, Safdarjung Enclave
Another one of Delhi’s most iconic Durga Puja pandals, the Matri Mandir Pandal is most popular among those who want to experience the grandness of the Pujo season. Organisers and artisans go all out to create larger-than-life masterpieces here that showcase their devotion and knack for creativity. A display of high-tech lighting and mouthwatering food are just some of the things you’ll get to experience during your stop at this pandal.
5) Kashmere Gate, North Delhi
The Kashmere Gate Durga Puja pandal is Delhi’s oldest pandal with the first pandal being set up back in 1910. The place has been a rich cultural hub ever since. From Puchka and Jhalmoori to Mishti doi, there is an endless variety of Bengali snacks and dishes that one can gorge on here as enjoy the sound of dhak during visit.