How is Delhi Durga Puja Different from Kolkata

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Durga puja celebrations in Delhi

How is Delhi Durga Puja Different from Kolkata – Whenever we think of Durga Puja Kolkata always strikes us first. However do you know that Durga Puja in Delhi, Mumbai and many big cities is celebrated by the Probashi Bengali’s with great pomp and show.

Probashi Bengali means those who have roots in Bengal but does not stay in Bengal any more.

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Durga Puja in Delhi starts with Anando Mela which means Happiness Carnival where Bengali ladies bring delicious home cooked food in puja stalls.

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Anandomela at a Delhi Pandal

You can buy this food from the stall itself and enjoy. This fair is held mostly on Panchami Day (5th day of pooja). The best food stalls are selected by the jury for prizes.

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Musical Chair in progress

There are many sport activities too which are conducted inside the pandal during Durga Puja like musical chair, handi bhanga, shonkho dhwani (conch playing), ullu dhwani etc

On Astami day dhunuchi ntritya or dance competition sets the tone.

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Durga Puja Bhog preparation in progress

In Delhi and other cities you get Bhog prasad in every pandal which comprises of Bengali Khichdi, Labra (mix veg), Kheer, Pulao, Cholar Daal, Rasgulla and much more

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Cultural program at a pandal in Delhi during Durga Puja Festival

Cultural programs are a great attraction here which starts from Shasti (6th day) till navami (9th day) every evening.

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Authentic Bengali dish being prepared

So that you never miss Kolkata there are abundance of food stalls here outside every pandal which serves authentic Bengali food and other dishes.

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Bengali women line up for Debi Boron on last day of Durga Puja

On the last day of Durga Puja which is Dashami married Bengali women do Debi Boron. In Debi Boron Bengali ladies offer sweets, sindur and other puja items to Maa Durga and other idols to bid them adieu.

Some Durga Puja Pandals of Delhi

After that they play Sindur Khela where Bengali ladies smear faces of each other with vermilion.

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Bengali women dances during Dashami

After smearing each other with Sindur they dance on the tunes of Dhak (Indian traditional drum)

So if you haven’t experienced Delhi’s Durga Pooja then we recommend you to come here and experience this unique journey. Do check the below video to know more and subscribe  Explore Your Trip Youtube Channel for sure.