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NEW DELHI | 7 OCTOBER 2026
Delhi Tourism is organising a series of special Spiritual & Heritage Walks at Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) during the Durga Puja celebrations, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the rich Bengali heritage, traditions, spirituality, food, music, art and community life that form an integral part of Delhi’s diverse identity.
The initiative reflects the vision of the Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta, of “Dilli Sabki Hai”, and the leadership of the Minister for Tourism, Shri Kapil Mishra, to promote Delhi as a vibrant, inclusive and globally recognised tourism destination, where the traditions and heritage of different communities enrich the cultural landscape of the city.
CR Park, popularly known as the “Mini Bengal” of Delhi, comes alive during Durga Puja with beautifully crafted Durga idols, thematic pandals, traditional rituals, aarti, the rhythmic beats of dhak, devotional and cultural music, bhog preparation, Bengali cuisine, handicrafts and vibrant community celebrations. The festival offers a distinctive opportunity to experience the spiritual and living heritage of Bengal within Delhi.
As part of the initiative, a special Spiritual & Heritage Walk for influencers was organised on 7 October 2026 at CR Park, providing digital creators an opportunity to experience and document the unique spiritual and heritage character of the area, including its traditions, food, music, craftsmanship, community participation and preparations for Durga Puja.
The Delhi Tourism Spiritual & Heritage Walks will take visitors, tourists and influencers through the living heritage of the Bengali community through curated storytelling, heritage interpretation and interaction with local community members. The walks will cover the history and evolution of CR Park and the Kali Mandir Society, idol-making and craftsmanship associated with Kumartuli, traditional Puja practices, bhog preparation, eco-friendly visarjan practices, prominent pandals, Bengali markets, traditional food, music and other aspects of Bengali heritage and community life.
The walks are designed to offer an immersive experience that goes beyond conventional sightseeing by connecting visitors with the spirituality, traditions, stories, cuisine, music and living heritage of CR Park.
The initiative will further strengthen CR Park as an important Spiritual & Heritage Tourism destination of Delhi, while showcasing the city’s unique character as a place where diverse communities, traditions and cultures come together and contribute to the identity of “Dilli Sabki Hai.”
Schedule of Spiritual & Heritage Walks
11 October 2026 – Pre-Puja Morning Walk
08:00 AM–10:30 AM – History of CR Park, idol-making, community traditions and Puja preparations.
12 October 2026 – Pre-Puja Evening Walk
05:00 PM–08:00 PM – Pandal preparations, Bengali food, markets, music and heritage storytelling.
14 October 2026 – Pre-Puja Evening Walk
05:00 PM–08:00 PM – Art, craftsmanship, pandal themes and community preparations.
15 October 2026 – Puja-Eve Evening Walk
05:00 PM–08:00 PM – Final Puja preparations and an immersive experience of Bengali spiritual and heritage traditions.
16 October 2026 – Shashthi Evening Walk
05:00 PM–08:00 PM – Puja rituals, prominent pandals, dhak, music and Bengali traditions.
18 October 2026 – Ashtami Morning Walk
08:00 AM–11:00 AM – Traditional rituals, aarti, pandal experience and interaction with the local community.
19 October 2026 – Navami Evening Walk
05:00 PM–08:00 PM – Pandal hopping, dhak, cultural activities, music and Bengali cuisine.
The Spiritual & Heritage Walks will provide visitors an opportunity to discover the spiritual, historical, culinary and living heritage of Bengali community life, while highlighting Delhi’s unique character as a city where diverse traditions coexist and become an integral part of its identity.
The Spiritual & Heritage Walks can be booked at a nominal fee of Rs 500 + GST per person. Registrations Visitors can register through the Delhi Tourism official website: www.delhitourism.gov.in
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