India, Sept. 25 -- For every 'Probashi' Bangali who's missing Kolkata or never witnessed the magic of Durga Puja in the 'City of Joy', Delhi's CR Park comes closest to home. It's that time of the year when the familiar beat of dhaak begins to echo through the Delhi air and the bylanes of Chittaranjan Park transform into a vibrant slice of Bengal - a living, breathing replica of what it might feel like to be in Kolkata - the epicentre of Durga Puja, biggest festivals for Bengalis.

From the grand pandals of Mela Ground, B Block, Cooperative Ground and Navapalli to the traditional celebrations at the iconic Kali Bari, this South Delhi neighbourhood becomes a cultural nerve centre - a home away from home for thousands who gather in search of...