10 Pandals You Must-Visit In Delhi To Experience The Best Of Durga Puja 2023

First held in 1991, Maruti Vihar hosts one of the oldest Durga pujo pandals in Gurgaon. Easily accessible right off of MG Road, the puja draws thousands of visitors. They also call in artists from Kolkata. So, there's no doubt that the celebrations here will take place in true Bong spirit. The Durga Puja will be held from October 20 to October 24 this year!

Nearest Metro Station: MG Road

CR Park during puja days has pujo pandals at every corner, but the most visited one remains the one in Mela Ground. This year is the 48th Durga Pooja celebration, which is happening from October 19 to October 24. As CR Park is also known for its food, indulge in homemade aloo poshto, begun bhaja and maacher jhol made by the residents in their own kitchens.

Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Enclave

One of the oldest Durga pujo pandals in the city, this is organised by the Delhi Durga Puja Charitable & Cultural Samiti every year (since 1910) in North Delhi. According to their website, they will be celebrating the 114th Puja Mahautsav from October 20 to October 23.

Nearest Metro Station: Kashmere Gate

The Khanpur Durga puja pandal , organised by South Delhi Durga Puja Samiti (Regd) is one of the youngest-yet-popular pujas. We’re looking forward to the various plays, and singing and dancing programs they've planned this year. Be a part of this celebration from October 20 to October 24. They have delicious Bengali cuisine, various cultural programs, and a variety of stalls to offer.

Nearest Metro Station: Malviya Nagar

Said to have one of the best puja pandals in Gurgaon, Bangya Parishad’s Durga Puja includes live performances, stalls, and a festive atmosphere like no other. You can find this opposite the More supermarket. The celebration dates are from October 20 to October 24.

Nearest Metro Station: Sector 55-56 Rapid Metro Station

The Matri Mandir Samiti will organise their 57th Durga Puja celebrations in Safdarjung Enclave, and we're stoked since it's not uncommon to see the pandal here, embellished with art, and sometimes artists are flown in all the way from Kolkata. The celebrations will be conducted from October 20 to October 24.

Nearest Metro Station: Green Park

In Mayur Vihar Phase 1, the Milani Puja Committee hosts grand Pujo celebrations with pandals that have the most unique themes. They’re also known for their stately pandals and the traditional evening aarti, which is as good as the ones you’d find in Kolkata. Head near Supreme Enclave Apartment to see this one. The celebration will go on from October 19 to October 23

Nearest Metro Station: Mayur Vihar-1

Expect artistic idols and theme-based pandals at Timarpur Durga Pujo, which has been celebrated here for the past 100 years. It’s where you’ll get the typical Kolkata vibe seeped in culture and art. What’s more, they still carry the idol of Ma Durga to the place of immersion on an illuminated cart, as per ancient tradition. You can visit the pandal from October 20 to October 24.

Nearest Metro Station: Civil Lines

Organised by the Durgotsab GK-2 committee, this pandal celebrates Durga Puja the Bonedi Pujo way (the way the affluent families of Kolkata used to celebrate in their houses). The celebrations promise an experience, with loads of dances, aartis, and grandeur, all from October 20 to October 24.

Nearest Metro Station: Greater Kailash

Laxmi Nagar Sarvojanin Durgapuja Samity (LNSDPS), who just celebrated their Golden Jubilee, is all set to celebrate the 54th edition of Durgotsav. Their pandal is one of the oldest, and you can join the magnificent celebration in the 'Bengali School', from October 20 to October 24.

Nearest Metro Station: Laxmi Nagar