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Brief Profile |
Lotus Temple |
The
temple represents the Bahai faith which is broad in its outlook,
scientific in the influence it exerts on the hearts and minds of men.
It signifies the purity and the universality of the lord and equality
of all religions. Visited by over four million people, annually, this
gleaming lotus- like marble structure is located on Bahapur Hills
(South Delhi) and it is the seventh and most recent Bahai houses of
worship in the world. The temple is a must visit for every tourist who
comes to Delhi. |
The famous Mughal Gardens is located in the premises of the Rashtrapati
Bhavan in New Delhi - the official residence of the President of India.
The building and gardens designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens occupy an area
of about 320 acres that include colourful flowering shrubs and European
flowerbeds. The gardens comprise of the Rectangular Garden, Long Garden
and the Circular Garden. The gardens are open to the public from
February to March every year in Delhi.
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Mughal Garden |
National Gallery |
National
Gallery of Modern Art Located in Jaipur House, near India Gate, this
gallery was originally the palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur. There are
over 15,000 paintings, sculptures and graphics which are exhibited from
time to time. The works of modern Indian artists like Gagaendranath
Tagore, Nanadalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Amrita Shergil and others are on
display. In the gardens of this gallery works of the best Indian
sculptors is displayed.
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The
Red Fort, with a circumference of over 2.2 kilometers, was built by the
banks of the river, Yamuna in the 17th century. The fort is a delight
to one's imagination. Imagine the Naqqar Khana (Drum room) also called
Naubat Khana (Welocal_attractionsome Room), where once drums loudly heralded the
arrival of the emperor and the Diwan-e-Am (Hall of Public Audience)
resounded with the incantations of the people. Amazing, isn't it?
There's more to see - Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal (Palace of Colours),
Khas Mahal (Emperor's Palace), Diwan-e Khas (Hall of Private Audience),
the Hammam (bathing area) and Shah Burj.
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Red Fort |
Jama Masjid |
Built
by Shah Jahan in 1658, it is one of the largest mosques in India with a
seating capacity of more than 20,000. The mosque is situated near the
Red Fort in old Delhi. This is the area that still retains the
traditional charm of markets in Mughal times. The bulbous domes and
tapering minarets built with marble stand strong and beautiful even to
this day. This mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40
m. high minarets. You can even go to the top of minarets and have a
bird's eye view of Delhi.
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India
Gate in Delhi was formerly known as the All India War Memorial, this
solemn monument was built in 1931 in the memory of the Indian soldiers
who died in World War I. Names of 13,516 soldiers are inscribed on its
walls. Later in 1971, an eternal flame was lit here in memory of the
unknown soldiers who died in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. India Gate
stands at the end of Rajpath, and is a popular picnic site especially
during the hot summer evenings. At night, the gate and the fountains
are brightly lit. It is indeed a beautiful sight in New Delhi. |
India Gate |
Qutab Minar |
The highest stone tower in Delhi India, the Qutub Minar was built by
Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the Viceroy of Mohammed Ghori in 1192. It was built
to celebrate Ghori's victory over the Rajputs. The Minar is a
five-storey building with a height of 72.5 metres. The first storey of
the Qutb Minar was completed in the lifetime of Qutb-ud-din. His
son-in-law and successor, Iltumush, added the next three storeys.
Within the complex, is the famous Iron Pillar which has stood the test
of time without rusting. |
Dilli Haat in New Delhi is a food and crafts bazaar, opposite INA
Market, is a one-stop shopping place for tourists coming to India.
Dilli Haat in India, not only offers various arts and handicrafts of
India, but also a taste of the ethnic cuisine. Visitors can also
witness the different performing arts of the country.
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Dilli Haat |
Jantar Mantar |
An
ancient monument of historical importance, Jantar Mantar was created to
be used as a natural clock. Using the sunrays, it displays the time of
the day very accurately. A marvelous evidence of ancient science. |
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