Kashmiri Gate Durga Puja Pandal Delhi Location
Another Famous Durga Puja in Capital This is the oldest pandal in the city which is more than a 100 years old and it is famous for celebrating the puja in a traditional manner. Also known for its food stalls it is a must visit for any foodie. It is located in Alipore Road opposite Indraprastha College for Women in Kashmere Gate.
Women perform “Dhunuchi Naach” and “Sindur Khela”
The tradition of community Durga pujas in the Capital gathered momentum when the capital of the British Raj shifted from Kolkata to Delhi in 1911 and employees of various government offices moved en masse to the city with their families.
A little before that, Bengalis who had settled around Kashmere Gate gave birth to the eponymous Durga Puja that turns 100 this year.