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On Delhi: |
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The political capital
of India, Delhi, as of today is in its seventh
incarnation of the city. One of the most important
Indian travel and commercial hubs, Delhi finds
its roots in the great epic of Mahabharata as
Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas. The
sprawling markets, the rich culture, the matchless
enthusiasm that charges the city with an eclectic
mixture of the old and the new, makes it one of
the most popular cities amongst the tourist destinations.
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Delhi
City |
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has always been a seat of
power and a witness to the reign of different dynasties,
both Hindus and Muslims and the terrible wars and
revolts that have resulted in overturning of thrones
and passing of the city from one hand to other.
It has also been under the British rule for long
and the well planned and sophisticated and aristocratic
structures of the later period can be attributed
to that period. These diverse rulers have left an
indelible impression on the rich architectural and
cultural heritage of the city. |
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Places
Of Worship In Delhi |
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The people devoted to different
religions live together in Delhi in perfect harmony
and the cosmopolitan nature of the city is owed
to the feeling of unity and brotherhood that binds
all these people together. Nonetheless, people have
not yet abandoned their traditions and rituals and
observe them as strictly as ever and freely partake
in each other's festivals and visit their places
of worship with as much reverence as that of their
own. This accounts for the thousands of devotees
that seem to throng through every temple, mosque,
gurudwara and church of the city. |
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Temples in Delhi |
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speak
volumes of the devotion and faith with which they
were built and the fragrant air of their vast intricately-carved
and designed sanctums seems to be charged with tranquility
and peace that corresponds to the soul of the spiritual
growth that attracts many westerners to India. Lotus
Temple of Bahai faith is perhaps the best among
all of them and offers a divine experience as its
lotus-shaped structure stands as an epitome of equality
and brotherhood of the humankind with no distinctions
of caste, creed, race, religion, color or sex.
1) Lotus Temple or Bahai Temple,
2) Birla Mandir or Laxmi Narayan Mandir,
3) ISKCON Temple,
4) Chhatarpur Mandir, and
5) Bala Hanuman Temple. |
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Mosques
In Delhi |
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The largest mosque in
India, Jama Maszid has beautiful black and white
striped onion domes and elegant minarets that
is in itself is not less than any monument of
Delhi in its splendor. The first mosque of India,
Quwwatu'l-Islam Maszid is certainly of interest
to many as is the double-storeyed mosque of Khirki
Maszid, which is said to be one of the seven mosques
built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah. There is Jamali
Kamali Maszid preceded by the construction of
Moth-ki-Maszid, which is said to be a key point
in the evolution of the Mughal Mosques.
1) Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah,
2) Idgah,
3) Moth-Ki-Maszid,
4) Chiragh-I-Delhi's Dargah,
5) Jamali-Kamali Mosque & Tomb,
6) Jama Maszid,
7) Quwwatu'l Islam Maszid or Qutub Mosque, and
8) Khirki-Ki-Maszid. |
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Churches
In Delhi |
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The two most
exquisite colonial churches of India, can be found
here in Delhi. Both the Cathedral Church of Redemption
and the Church of the Sacred Heart owe their beautiful
architecture to the designer Henry Medd, who designed
both Cathedral Church of Redemption and Church of
the Sacred Heart. The other notable church in the
capital is also the oldest one in the city - St.
James Church.
1) Cathedral Church of Redemption,
2) Church of the Sacred Heart, and
3) St. James Church. |
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Gurudwaras
In Delhi |
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The five historically
important Gurdwaras (of Sikhs) in Delhi, were built
to commemorate the visits of the five Gurus to the
city. The white marble building of Gurdwara Sis
Ganj amidst the well-planned gardens was built in
honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
is perhaps the most magnificent of the five and
is devoted to the eighth Guru Harkrishen.
1) Gurdwara Bangla Sahib,
2) Gurdwara Nanak Piao,
3) Gurdwara Rakab Ganj,
4) Gurdwara Sis Ganj, and
5) Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila. |
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Monuments
Of Delhi |
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The Red Fort,
which is still the pride of India and the Qutub
Minar, which was once the tallest structure of the
city are not the only monuments that are worth beholding
in the city. Purana Qila or the old fort has not
only its most interesting history of its own, the
excavations near it have revealed some of the most
appealing evidences that shows the existence of
a city from the times of Mahabharata. There is Iron
Pillar of Mehrauli and the India Gate, which is
a proud witness to the Republic Day parade held
annually on 26th January every year as the public
revels to see the glorious artillery and the latest
weapons possessed by India and glimpses of the colorful
'jhankis', a glimpse from each of the states and
union territories of India.
1) Humayun's Tomb,
2) India Gate,
3) Qutub Minar,
4) Jantar Mantar,
5) Rashtrapati Bhavan,
6) Red Fort,
7) Raj Ghat, and
8) Purana Qila or Old Fort. |
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Museums
& Galleries |
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Some of the
best and rarest collections are on their display
in Delhi. National Science Centre, the Doll Museum
and Nehru museum with its planetarium are worth
seeing at leisure and are as informative as they
are entertaining. There is the National Museum,
which transports you to the journey of ancient India,
and there is Indira Gandhi National Museum, which
lets you experience one of the most important political
assassination in India and shows a collection of
memorabilia of the great Indian women with a nerve
of steel, the first and only women Prime Minister
of India yet, Indira Gandhi. National Rail Museum
is also worth your attention with a vivid display
of beautiful royal coaches no longer in use.
1) Delhi Crafts Museum,
2) Shankar's International Dolls Museum,
3) Gandhi Museum,
4) Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum,
5) National Museum or Yadughar,
6) National Museum of Natural History,
7) Nehru Memorial Museum, Planetarium & Library,
and
8) National Rail Museum.
Delhi Tourism
- is a flourishing industry, thanks
to the rich Mughal past, the forts that have played
a definitive role in history, most beautiful gardens,
the tombs of the revered martyrs, whose very names
make Indian swell with pride and patriotism and
the tall, imposing government offices and the
palatial complex of President's House that adorn
the city. The roads of New Delhi are smooth and
wide. The mixed bag population of this metropolitan
city is known for its unique blend of traditional
slow-paced lifestyles of crowded and narrow lanes
of Chandani Chowk and the modern up generation
of youngsters who love the freshness of gardens,
chic restaurants, extensive shopping arcades and
lively discotheques and bars of their city.
Excursions
in Delhi - The pilgrimage site
on the banks of the holy river Ganges, Haridwar,
is worth visiting, if only for a dip in the sacred
waters and see the complex worship rituals in
the numerous shrines crowding on the river's ghats,
all in one go. The suspended 'Lakshman Jhoola',
the iron bridge, in Rishikesh is a joy to the
children of all ages as they throng the city,
which gains even more importance as it is the
starting point of the Hindu pilgrimage to the
four major destinations, known as 'Char Dhaam
Yatra'. The cool climate of the place is more
in touch with the climate of Dehradun and Mussoorie,
which provides the tourists, a respite from the
heat of the tropical plains. |
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