6 Grand Durga Puja Pandals In Delhi-NCR To Visit In 2022

Navratri celebrations kickstarted on September 26, and we are nearing the grand celebrations of Durga Puja. You must visit a pandal that has a larger-than-life, mesmerising idol of the Goddess and vibrant decorations to truly get into the festive vibes of the season. Durga puja pandals usually have huge gatherings of friends and families and multiple food stalls.

Here is a list of pandals in Delhi-NCR that are a must-visit during Durga Puja if you want to have lots of fun and make the best out of the festival.

Kashmiri Gate, Delhi

One of the most exclusive places to witness the grand celebrations of Durga Puja is the annual pandal set up at Kashmiri Gate. It started somewhere around 1910 as a community puja during the celebration, making it more than 100 years old.

You will come across traditional rituals and mouth-watering bhog here. The pandal is set up quite close to the Kashmiri Gate metro station so it is easier to locate.

Maruti Vihar Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee, Gurugram

This committee is the third largest in Gurugram to organise a pandal during Durga Puja. Not only Bengalis, but people from different communities participate in the celebrations.

Greater Kailash, Delhi

Greater Kailash welcomes most Bengali people to Durgotsav. It witnesses one of the most elite crowds coming together to celebrate the festival. Not only that, but the pandal also attracts many visitors living around Delhi-NCR.

The best thing about celebrating Durga Puja 2022 here is that the prasad is made of all organic ingredients. You must definitely visit this pandal on either Ashtami or Navami.

Noida Sector 26

The year 2022 marks the 40th celebration of Durga Puja in Noida. For the last two years, the festival saw low-key arrangements due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is going to be grand this year.

Speaking to the Hindustan Times, a resident from the sector said that this year the pandal will be a replica of the Belur Math temple, one of the most famous temples situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, West Bengal.

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CR Park, Delhi

Chittaranjan Park is one of the poshest residential areas in Delhi-NCR, which is known for organising some of the best Durga Puja pandals, as it is also home to a large number of Bengalis. The celebrations go on all night on the days of the puja. Hence, if you are looking to not restrict your fun to a timeline, this is where you must go to celebrate in 2022.

Apart from large idols of Goddess Durga with her children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesh, you can also enjoy the iconic Dhunuchi Naach, a traditional dance performed during the Durga aarti in West Bengal. You already have so much to look forward to, and you can add delicious food stalls to your list of things to explore.

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Purbapalli Durgotsav, Gurugram

Organised in Sector 15 of Gurugram, it is one of the biggest and oldest Durga Puja pandals ever set up in the city. From sacred bhog to maachh bhaat (rice and fish curry), you can enjoy all the traditional delicacies from the states of Odisha and West Bengal at this pandal.

This has been going on for 30 years now. If you want to witness one of the largest Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi-NCR, add this pandal to your list.

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