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CR Park's Durga Puja Food Fest Sees Soaring Prices
19 Oct
Summary
- CR Park transforms into a food paradise during Durga Puja.
- Sales for vendors triple, with a 15-20% overall price increase.
- Popular dishes like kathi rolls and biryani see significant price hikes.
During Durga Puja, Delhi's CR Park, often called 'little Bengal,' transforms into a vibrant food lover's paradise. The neighborhood buzzes with festive energy as visitors flock to enjoy a wide array of Bengali delicacies. Popular choices include Kolkata biryani, kathi rolls, fish cutlets, and mishti doi, drawing large crowds.
Vendors report a substantial surge in sales, sometimes tripling their usual business, and consequently, prices have seen an approximate 15-20% increase. Specific items like kathi rolls have seen prices rise by around ₹20, with some popular restaurants charging between ₹200-300. Production has also dramatically scaled up, with daily chicken needs for rolls jumping from 1-2 kg to 10 kg and large biryani vessels selling out daily.
Bengali sweets, a year-round favorite, are also in high demand during the festival. Sweet shop owners are extending their operating hours until 2-3 am to accommodate the peak rush, with a modest price increase of about ₹5 per dessert. Many visitors view the increased spending as an integral part of the celebratory experience, prioritizing the festive atmosphere over minor price differences.
