Illustration/Uday Mohite

Juhu
For a royal luncheon
A must-visit on every pandal hopper's list is the air-conditioned venue of the high-profile North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, which turns 70 this year. That's because of its variety of stalls, offering everything from Kosha Mangsho (mutton gravy) to Moghlai Porota and the popular Nolen Gurer Ice Cream made with date palm jaggery. "This year, we've put up 37 stalls, which offer Bengali, Chinese and Moghlai fare," says Debu Mukherjee, one of the organisers. The puja is also famous for its bhog, curated by Pratap Caterers and savoured by over 5,000 guests every day. "The seating is comfortable. Plus, you get to spot celebrities either enjoying the meal or serving it to you," says media professional Nimisha Naresh, who was offered sweets by Kajol and Rani Mukerji last year. "You have to wait in a queue for 30 to 45 minutes for your turn, but it's worth it."
TILL: September 30 (bhog timing: 12 pm to 5 pm)
AT: Tulip Star, VM Road, Juhu.