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INDIA PUJO GUIDE · 2026

Durga Puja Delhi NCR 2026

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A practical, shareable guide to pandals, bhog, food, transit and the sounds of Pujo in Delhi NCR.

Durga Puja celebration with dhak, lamps and traditional Bengali worship

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DURGA PUJA IN DELHI NCR · BENGALI CULTURE

Durga Puja in Delhi NCR: pandal hopping, food & Bengali traditions

Plan a Delhi NCR Durga Pujo day around pandals, bhog, evening aarti, dhak, dhunuchi and Bengali food. Find what to do during Durga Puja in Delhi NCR and how to travel between celebrations.

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Pandal hopping in Delhi NCR: every puja & date

Bengali Senior Secondary School, Alipur Road

Kashmere Gate Durga Puja Samiti

Among Delhi's oldest pujas; daker saaj idol; Dashami farewell

Since
1910
Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Kashmere Gate
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Timarpur / Civil Lines

Timarpur & Civil Lines Puja Samiti

Historic puja with strong community participation

Since
1914
Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Vishwavidyalaya
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Minto Road, near Connaught Place

Minto Road Puja Samiti

Traditional worship, bhog, stalls, evening programmes

Since
1940
Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Rajiv Chowk
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Chittaranjan Park

CR Park pujas (Kalibari, B-Block, K-Block & more)

Delhi's Bengali heartland: several pandals, Kali Mandir, festival mela, food stalls

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Nehru Enclave / Kalkaji Mandir
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Mayur Vihar Phase I

Mayur Vihar Phase I pujas (Milani, Kalibari)

Theme pandals; Kalibari known for bhog

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Mayur Vihar Phase-1
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Community Centre, Block E, Sector 61, Noida

Balaka Durgotsav

Programme details not available

2026 theme: Victoria Memorial replica

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Sector 62 (Noida)
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Sector 27, Gurugram

Sushant Lok Durga Puja

Programme details not available

2026 theme: 150 years of Vande Mataram (gallery-style)

Dates
16–21 Oct
How to go
Check Rapid Metro / cab
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Suggested pandal-hopping order

1. Kashmere Gate Durga Puja Samiti→2. Timarpur & Civil Lines Puja Samiti→3. Minto Road Puja Samiti→4. Arambagh Puja Samiti→5. Matri Mandir→6. CR Park pujas (Kalibari, B-Block, K-Block & more)→7. Mayur Vihar Phase I pujas (Milani, Kalibari)→8. Balaka Durgotsav→9. Sushant Lok Durga Puja

The card order is a planning suggestion, not live traffic guidance. Check organisers and maps on the day.

Anjali, aarti & sandhi puja in Delhi NCR

Check the programme board or organiser for local timings; they vary by venue and city.

Getting around

Delhi Metro; CR Park via Nehru Enclave/Kalkaji Mandir, then auto. CR Park traffic is heavy after 6 pm. Use cabs, autos or walking for the last stretch where needed.

Bhog & Bengali food in Delhi NCR

CR Park's Market 1 & 2 and pandal stalls for fish fry, rolls, mishti; bhog at most samitis.

Enjoy Bengali Pujo food

Look for kathi rolls, Kolkata-style biryani, puchka, Mughlai parota, fish finger, fish fry, bhetki, ilish and bhapa ilish, then finish with roshogolla and mishti doi. Availability varies by venue and city, but these are the flavours that make a Pujo day complete.

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Make your Delhi NCR Pujo plan

Build a day around pandals, traffic-friendly travel, bhog, Bengali food and the traditions you want to experience.

🌸 Anjali & aartiMorning flower offering and evening lamp ritual. Check the programme board for timing.
🍚 Bhog & prasadA shared community meal, often khichuri, labra, chutney and mishti.
🥁 Dhak & dhunuchiDrums and incense dance commonly accompany evening programmes.
🔴 Sindoor khelaDashami farewell tradition; follow the organiser's participation guidance.
🎨 Alpana & sholaHand-drawn floor art and traditional craft are part of the cultural experience.
🍽 Bengali flavoursCR Park's Market 1 & 2 and pandal stalls for fish fry, rolls, mishti; bhog at most samitis.

Durga Puja in other cities

Kolkata →Mumbai →Bengaluru →Chennai →Pune →Hyderabad →

FAQ: Durga Puja in Delhi NCR

Which is the oldest Durga Puja in Delhi NCR?

Check each organiser's current information. Kashmere Gate Durga Puja Samiti is a useful place to begin.

Where is the biggest Durga Puja in Delhi NCR?

Popular venues can become very busy after evening aarti. Use the card map links and arrive earlier if possible.

How do I get to Kashmere Gate Durga Puja Samiti?

Kashmere Gate

Where can I find garba in Delhi NCR?

See the Navratri section below; confirm every event with its official ticketing page before travelling.

Which songs should I play for Pujo?

Start with Agomoni Songs, then use Pujor Gondho, Pujo Retro Classics and Pujo Pandal Hits from Adda Baithak.

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Last updated 18 Oct 2026, 9:00 pm IST