Enjoy Grand Pujo Festivities At These 5 Popular Durga Puja Pandals In Delhi NCR

October is almost here and preparations for the impending festivals have already begun. One can already sense the excitement in the air with people getting out to buy gifts, getting their homes cleaned and painted, and making plans to host family dinners and lunches. In Delhi, Durga Puja, a primarily Bong festival, is celebrated with a lot of zeal and there is enough hustle and bustle around the city to indicate that celebrations have begun. To help you make the most of the festival this year, we've compiled a list of the best Durga Puja pandals in the city, so get ready for a lot of fun!

1. CR Park

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Chittranjan Park, popularly known as CR Park, is hands down one of the most popular localities in the city to host Durga Puja. In fact, the neighbourhood is often called 'mini Bengal.' Here you can expect to find the most beautifully done up Durga Puja pandal and it is a great place to see the Dhunuchi Nach. Although CR Park has pandals popping up in every corner during the days of puja, the Kalibari one is definitely the most popular. Here you can indulge in some delicious homemade Begun Bhaja, Maacher Jhol and Aloo Poshto, all made in the kitchens of the residents.

2. Mayur Vihar

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It is the Milani Puja Committee that organises pujo celebrations in Mayur Vihar each year. Their pandals are known to have very unique and interesting themes and they look pretty grand too. Regulars claim that the evening aarti is not to be missed. It almost matches the fervour of the ones done in Kolkata.

3. Sushant Lok

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Yep, Gurgaon has its own Durga Puja pandal too in Sushant Lok (Community Center, C Block), and though it started just recently, it's as authentic as the other pandals in the city when it comes to following rituals. At this gathering, you can look forward to multiple naataks, dancing and singing programs!

4. Safdarjung Enclave

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Matri Mandir in Safdarjung Enclave is perhaps the second most popular Durga Puja pandal in South Delhi after CR Park. The pandal is decorated in bright colours and looks absolutely amazing. You can accompany your Bengali friends to this one for some great food and ritualistic festivity. They even have artists flying in from Kolkata sometimes for embellishing the pandals.

5. Kashmere Gate

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The Delhi Durga Puja Charitable & Cultural Samiti organises the pujo celebrations at Kashmere Gate each year. This is among the oldest Durga Puja pandals in Delhi, and held at the Bengali Se Sec School on Alipur Road. This year, the Ananada Mela celebrations will take place on October 4 at 6:30 pm.