Top 10 Famous Places for Durga Puja Celebration

Durga Puja is not only an eminent festival of Bengal, in fact, it is celebrated all over the country with equivalent fervency. And if you are sceptical about finding the impeccable place to celebrate Durga Puja this year with your family then this will surely bestow you with a sneak-peak into all the best locations in the country.

1. Pune

If you are planning a trip to Pune during Navratri then don’t miss out the pandals which are Nandonik, Koregaon Park which is famous for the list of options it has for numerous mouth-watering dishes, amusing cultural programs, rituals and much more exciting things one can explore. This is one of the tourist attractions who want to explore more than just the cultural programs and religious rituals. You can also enjoy nearby places after pandal like Malshej Ghat, Dagadusheth Ganapathi temple and Mulshi dam etc.

2. Bengaluru

As already mentioned that Durga Puja is celebrated all across the country and so are the northern part and another pivotal place for Durga Puja. You can discover the best Durga Puja pandal inside the Sociocultural association situated in Indranagar. The main magnetism of this pandal is the gracefully performed rituals and the astonishing Durga statues. You will also be served with the delicacies like Kobiraji cutlet, Luchi Mangsho and much more.

3. Mumbai

One of the most renowned pandals for Durga Puja is in Balkanji Bari of Santacruz which is accommodated by the well-known Mukherjee family of Bollywood. This is the place you will find Rani Mukherjee, Tanisha Mukherjee and the actors like Kajol and Ajay Devgun will surely be seen here at the time of Durga Puja. With the feeling of religious zeal, you will also get the boost of glamour with many Bollywood celebrities attending this pandal.

Another must visit destination is Lokhandwala Durgotsav’s which is hosted by well-known singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya which is again visited by many Bollywood celebrities moreover its extravagance factor also plays a pivotal role to entice the crowd every year.

4. Hyderabad

The Durga Festival is celebrated in the city of Nawabs with great zeal from past many decades. In Hyderabad the pandals as it is demonstrated with religious, cultural and majestic performances. The best pandal is of the Hyderabad Bengali Samity in Domalguda in which the rituals are being performed since 1942. You can also book the trip in advance and avail heavy discounts and offers by looking for some Yatra coupons online.

Another inescapable destination for Durga puja is by Cyberbad Bengali Association which was constituted in 2007 with the aim to keep up the spirits high amongst the devotees for Durga Puja and so every year durgotsav is celebrated with lots of zeal, beautiful decoration and delicious food options in the menu.

5. Chennai

Chennai is again manifest destination during Durga Festival as the grandeur pandals will serve you with the worthwhile view of the splendid Durga Statues and you can’t afford to miss the pandal of Besant Nagar’s Bengali Association which is illumined to augment the beauty of the pandal. The most raved pandal is the Ashtami nabamibhog which is well-known for exciting activities as you can also look forward to visiting places like Marina Beach, Huddlestone Garden, Crocodile Park and much more.

6. Nagpur

The Pandals of Nagpur is the best pandal one can ever visit as you will be allured to see the locals dressed in traditional costumes performing heritage rituals and other religious activities moreover you will be astonished to know that this pandal also serves Chinese cuisine. One can also utilize their visit by exploring more places nearby like Ambazari, Deekshabhumi, Nagzira wildlife sanctuary and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve etc.

7. Kolkata

Well, Kolkata is the wisely chosen place for adorning the beauty of pandals and the best pandal is Durgatsab in North Kolkata which is close to the Sovabaza Ferry. You will spot that this pandal is a fusion of contemporary and heritage culture exhibited graciously. You will be mesmerized to see the numerous sculptures and cultural activities which are accomplished in full enlivening manner. You can also visit Bagbazar Pandal which is nearly 100 years old and is focused only on religious activities and rituals.

Kolkata has plentiful options one will never get tired of visiting Durga Puja Destination in Kolkata and one such crowd gathering destination is Monument Architecture so as alluded from the name itself it is held in a large park and exhibit the most enthralling Durga Sculptures and magnificent architecture of the monuments.

8. New Delhi

Yes, you read it right as Delhi is also part of the list because for the past 25 years the land of Mughals is hosting the fascinating pandal of Arambagh which is a vital destination of the pilgrim. It’s not just the pandal which is attracting hoards of tourist every year but you can also discover the beauty of Lodhi Garden, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar etc. and have endless pictures to upload them on social media.

9. Lucknow

In Lucknow, the best pandal one should visit is that of the Bengali Club at Shivaji Marg which is the most important pandal of Lucknow. This association is hosting this pandal from almost a century as it has its historical relevance back in the year 1938 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose too visited this Pandal. If you are planning to explore more sights nearby then you have options like Bara Chotalmambaras, Kurali Forest Reserve, Ambedkar Memorial Park etc.

10. Varanasi

The must-visit pandal of Varanasi is Jaitpura Pandal of Ma Bagheshwari Durga Puja Club and is an ideal place for all the devotees of Ma Durga as this place doesn’t showcase any cultural activity instead they only focus on prayers, rituals and religious activities. You have other options too like Baba Machhodrantah Durgatsav Samiti, Sanatan Dharam Inter College and many other breathtaking pandals are there in Varanasi.

Well, we have unleashed all the must-visit destinations of India which should be visited during Durga Puja and definitely you will have the most striking experience with the aforementioned assistance. So Push the boat out this Navratri and seek out the blessings of Ma Durga in the most rejoicing manner.