Overview

• CR Park anchors the festivities with several 50th‑year celebrations, including Cooperative’s Jaisalmer fortress homage, B Block’s ‘Mother Earth,’ Mela Ground’s Mahishadal Rajbari, and Navapalli’s ode to the lost glory of Bengali weddings.
• Kashmere Gate Kali Bari, cited as Delhi’s oldest community puja since 1910, retains a classic ek‑chala idol adorned with Daaker Saaj and emphasizes heritage rituals.
• Aram Bagh is known for elaborate theme builds and a major Ashtami bhog that draws large citywide crowds.
• Minto Road Puja Samity, among the capital’s oldest, keeps a traditional Bengali feel with simpler rites, cultural programs, and a much‑loved bhog.
• Beyond CR Park, notable stops include Timarpur and Civil Lines (dating to 1914), New Delhi Kali Bari on Mandir Marg, Safdarjung Enclave’s Matri Mandir, and Lajpat Nagar’s Central Market celebration.