Durga Puja is the most celebrated festival of Bengalis and C. R Park being the mini Kolkata of Delhi witnesses some grand festivities during these days. These 5-6 days are also the best time to visit C R Park. Yes, it will be crowded a lot but no gain without pain. So here's what is there for you to do.
1. Witness the cultural creativity.
Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja with lots of zeal and enthusiasm. If you are an art and creativity lover then you'll get to see the beautifully made idols of Goddess Durga and other deities. Also, the pandals made are huge and many times theme based. Not to forget the Bhog (Prasad) that is distributed daily after Puja. No matter how much and how desperately you try but one cannot match the taste of Bhog er Khichuri (Dal Khichdi).
2. Kolkata Saree Exhibition:
It is a known fact that Bengali ladies are fond of sarees and love to adorn the various handloom sarees. From Katha silk to Jamdani to Tussar you will find the ladies carrying the nine yards elegantly. And if you want to buy one for yourself there's the Kolkata Saree Exhibition that is currently going on at the Bangiya Samaj hall near Allahabad Bank.
3. *Food food and food*.
Not only during Durga Puja, but you'll also find a wide variety of street food options in C R Park all around the year. Bengalis favourite time while pandal hopping is munching on these delicious quick bites available in the market. Be it Fish Chop at Dadu cutlet shop, Mutton Ghugni (made of white peas) or Raju Puchka Corner at Market no 1, or Momos at the small kiosk Karunaz in Market no 2, C R Park is a foodies delight. Also, you get some of the tastiest and cheap Biryanis here at Maa Tara. Not to forget the Sondesh and Misti Doi made from Gur.
1. Witness the cultural creativity.
Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja with lots of zeal and enthusiasm. If you are an art and creativity lover then you'll get to see the beautifully made idols of Goddess Durga and other deities. Also, the pandals made are huge and many times theme based. Not to forget the Bhog (Prasad) that is distributed daily after Puja. No matter how much and how desperately you try but one cannot match the taste of Bhog er Khichuri (Dal Khichdi).
2. Kolkata Saree Exhibition:
It is a known fact that Bengali ladies are fond of sarees and love to adorn the various handloom sarees. From Katha silk to Jamdani to Tussar you will find the ladies carrying the nine yards elegantly. And if you want to buy one for yourself there's the Kolkata Saree Exhibition that is currently going on at the Bangiya Samaj hall near Allahabad Bank.
3. *Food food and food*.
Not only during Durga Puja, but you'll also find a wide variety of street food options in C R Park all around the year. Bengalis favourite time while pandal hopping is munching on these delicious quick bites available in the market. Be it Fish Chop at Dadu cutlet shop, Mutton Ghugni (made of white peas) or Raju Puchka Corner at Market no 1, or Momos at the small kiosk Karunaz in Market no 2, C R Park is a foodies delight. Also, you get some of the tastiest and cheap Biryanis here at Maa Tara. Not to forget the Sondesh and Misti Doi made from Gur.
