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Durga Puja is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country and the beauty of this festival is seen everywhere. Navratri is starting from 15th October. People are busy preparing for this nine-day festival.

While Navratri is celebrated with enthusiasm all over the country, there are some cities where the views of the Durga Puja festival are absolutely amazing. If you are planning to travel during Navratri to witness the grandeur of Durga Puja, then you can consider visiting these cities.

Kolkata

Durga Puja and the city of Kolkata have an indelible connection. Durga Puja in Kolkata is celebrated with utmost grandeur and is famous not only in India but also globally. During the festival, you can see exquisite pandals (decorated tents) with unique themes. Durga Puja is organized here every year with a new theme. An interesting tradition during this festival is when women apply vermillion to each other, which is a unique and mesmerizing sight.

Mumbai

In Mumbai, Durga Puja is celebrated with the same enthusiasm as any other major festival. This is a city where even Bollywood celebrities attend functions. If you want to witness the grandeur of Durga Puja, Mumbai offers a great option.

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The capital Delhi

celebrates every festival with great pomp. With people from different states living here, Delhi offers a unique blend of cultures. If you want to experience Bengali culture, then Delhi is the place to be during Durga Puja. You can explore beautiful pandals and taste delicious Bengali cuisine. Apart from this, you can also visit the famous Ramlila Maidan during Dussehra, where the effigies of Ravana are burnt.

Varanasi

During Navratri, Varanasi, which is already a spiritually rich city, takes on a completely different atmosphere during Durga Puja. You can see children dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman during Durga Puja, which adds to the charm and character of the city.

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Mysore

People from all over the world come to Mysore to witness the Durga Puja festival. On this special occasion, the city is decorated like a bride and the Mysore Palace displays its grandeur. You can also witness the grand worship of Goddess Chamundeshwari at Chamundi Temple.