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Delhi |
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The
capital of India, Delhi, is the third largest
city of India. A fusion of the ancient and the
modern, standing along the West End of Gangetic
Plain, Delhi, revels a picture rich in culture,
architecture and human diversity. It has rich
history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens
and exotic shows, truly representing India. Delhi
comprises of Old Delhi and New Delhi, both very
different from each other but providing a rich
blend of past and the present to this capital
city of India. The city is strewn with pieces
of Mughal and British architecture. Delhi has
many hustling and bustling bazaars, where you
can find all sorts of goods and items. The city
is well-planned, there are trees that line the
spacious streets and imposing buildings that reflect
the progress of the city.
Visit Delhi and experience a fusion of power,
politics, invasions, and conquests & of free
India. It is one of the most enchanting cities
in the world, luring visitors from every corner
of the globe to explore and discover the exotic
culture which still flourishes along the flows
of development. |
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Attractions
in Delhi |
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Qutab Minar |
It
is one of the prime attractions in Delhi, it is
regarded as bequest of Islamic culture in India.
It also represents the military might of the Turko-Afghan
Salve Dynasty ruling India during the 12th century.
This 73 meter-high-tower is believed to have been
built in 1193 A.D. by King Kutub-ud-din-Aibak
to celebrate the victory of the Afghan invader
over the Rajputs. Its five stories are graced
with fine sculptures made of sand stone. At the
foot of the tower, there stands a Mosque which
was built in 1197. The tower was repaired for
several times due to the earthquake and lightning.
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Red Fort |
Lal
Quila or the Red Fort is one of the elegant structures
in Delh. It lies on the riverbank of Yamuna, surrounded
by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference and
built of red sandstone. The construction of the
Fort began when the Mughal King Shah Jahan transferred
his capital from Agra to Delhi and was completed
in 1648. The highlighted structures include the
Diwan-e-Am (hall of public audience), the Diwan-e-Khas
(hall of private audience). Besides this is the
Rang Mahal, the water-cooled apartment for the
royal ladies. In the basement of the fort is a
market where several traditional Indian goods
can be purchased at nominal rates. The Red Fort
also has light and sound in the evenings. |
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>Humayun's
Tomb |
Built
in the 16th century as a memorial to the Mughal
emperor, this enormous piece of architecture is
said to have inspired Emperor Shajahan to construct
Taj Mahal in Agra. The tomb was built to dedicate
to Emperor Humayun by his widow, Haji Begum in
A.D. 1565. The tomb was made of red stone, crowned
with the gorgeous marble dome. |
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India
Gate |
India
Gate is Located at the end of Rajpath in New Delhi.Designed
and built by the British architect Lutyens, it
was originally called "All India War Memorial"
in memory of Indian soldiers who died in the campaigns
of World War I, the North-West Frontier operations
and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. Names of the martyrs
are inscribed on the walls with the eternal flames
honoring them. |
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Rashtrapati Bhawan |
Rashtrapati
Bhavan is the official residence of the President
of India. It is the former the residence of the
Viceroy during the British Raj. Perching on the
magnificent Raisina Hill, the grandiose building
comprises 340 rooms for several functions. Visitors
wishing to visit the building are supposed to
contact the deputy Military Secretary to The President
are allowed to visit the Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall,
the Dining Room and the Mughal Gardens only. |
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The Ghats |
The
Ghats along the banks of Yamuna River are marked
by memorial places where the leaders and freedom
fighters of India were cremated. The most visited
among them is Raj Ghat where the father of the
nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his
assassination in 1948. Within the premises there
are cremation grounds of Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira
Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Lal Bahadur
Shastri also.
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple |
Built
by G. D. Birla, the industrialist, Laxmi Narayan
Temple is known also known as Birla Mandir. One
of the most worshiped Hindu temples in India,
it is located in the west of Connaught Place,
the temple is devoted to Lakshmi, the Goddess
of wealth and God Vishnu, her spouse. After six
years of construction, the temple was inaugurated
in 1939 by Mahatma Gandhi, and for the first time,
the temple was opened to people of all castes,
no exemption for the untouchable caste. |
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Bahai's Temple |
Bahai
temple built in 1986, is also known as the Lotus
temple because of its lotus shape which reaches
a height of more than 40 meters. The temple belongs
to the Bahai House of Worship, dedicated to the
oneness of all religions and mankind. |
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Iskon Temple |
Iskon
temple is complex of temples dedicated to Lord
Krishna and stands on the Hari Krishna Hill at
a height of 90 feet above ground level. It is
decorated with attractive paintings of Russian
artists, depicting stories of legendary personalities
of Ramayana epic like Ram, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman.
Performances of traditional music are also displayed
every Sunday. |
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>Chandni
Chowk |
Chandni
Chowk, situated in Old Delhi, literally means
Moonlight Square. It is a pack of bazaars, where
the colorful lifestyle of Delhi can be seen. Here
one can buy anything and everything ranging from
fish and poultry to second-hand items, gems and
gold, garlands, turbans, and spare car parts.
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>Jantar
Mantar |
Located
within the area of the Connaught Palace, the stone
observatory of Jantar Mantar was built in 1724
by Maharaja Jai Singh, who later built the others
on the same lines in Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi,
and Mathura. It used as the observatory, boasted
for its accuracy in calculating the astronomical
movements. |
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