No matter where you look, you can see pandals being decorated, Durga idols being made and preparation going on in full swing. Yes, it’s the season of Durga Puja and you’re cordially invited to stay with us.
Leave no stone unturned in celebrating Durga Puja in style. However, if you’re still undecided about where to go on this upcoming long weekend, our blog can come to your rescue.
Mumbai
With innumerable places hosting the Durga Puja celebrations across the city, count your stars, as your dreams are about to come true.
Some well-known Pujas in Mumbai are:
North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga
Bengal Institute of Art & Culture
Bengal Club Puja
Bandra Natunpally Durgotsav
Bangalore
If you’re in this IT Hub of India, then you ought not to miss the massive celebrations that take place at the Bengali Association Puja; one of the 5 biggest in India. Post that, visit Jayamahal Sarbojononin Durga Puja for its rituals and traditional ceremony.
Some other well-known Pujas in Bangalore are:
Banswadi Durga Puja
JP Nagar Durga Puja
R T Nagar Durga Puja
Varanasi
In the oldest city in the world, the celebrations primarily revolve around rituals and traditions. One of the most famous celebrations takes place at the Jaitpura Pandal of Ma Bagheshwari Durga Puja Club.
Some other well-known Pujas in Varanasi are:
Shri Durga Puja Sewa Samiti at Sanatan Dharam Inter College
Baba Machhodranath Durgotsav Samiti
Delhi
The capital city has a lot to offer. Chittranjan Park (CR Park) famously referred to, as the “Mini-Bengal” of India, is your go-to place during the 4-day long elaborate festival. Don’t forget to check out the Pandal at the CR Park Kali Mandir, one of the oldest and the most popular of them all.
Some other well-known Pujas in New Delhi are:
Matri Mandir at Safdarjung Enclave
The big-budget Arambagh Durga Puja at RK Puram
Kashmiri Gate Durga Puja
New Delhi Kali Bari Puja at Mandir Marg
Kolkata
The “City of Joy” breaks into joy during this festival. Not only does the entire town come to a halt, but it also brings together various facets of people under one single roof. With literally thousands of pandals across the city, Kolkata is perhaps the best place to visit if you want to get caught up in the frenzy of Durga Puja celebration. Head to North Kolkata to see the traditional Durga Puja or go to south Kolkata for theme-based pandals.
Book your holiday soon and watch the various Indian cities turn into a beautiful dreamland of joy and togetherness – a sight never seen before.
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