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| India Gate : |
India Gate is
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majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a
memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in the
World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame.
From the base of the arch one can get a good
view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.A fascinating and
wonderful monument! Enjoy the lush green lawns
of India Gate, which house the famous boat club
and a children's park. The lawns come alive in
the evening with picnicking families and couples
taking a stroll. Little children run about
playing with balloons and eating ice-creams
purchased from nearby vendors. The use of
special lighting means that the monument looks
even more striking at night than it does by day.
From the base of arch one can get a good view of
Rashtrapati Bhawan. The entire monument is
extremely beautiful and the arch stands on a low
base of red Bharatpur stone which rises in
stages to a huge molding
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Akshardham Temple : |
Akshardham temple
complex in Delhi-a sprawling pink sandstone and
white marble temple complex of the Swaminarayan.
The complex will double up as a modern centre of
spirituality and learning about Indian culture.
t is expected to become a major tourist
attraction of Delhi. The temple complex will be
spread on 30 acres of the Yamuna bank. Its
architecture draws inspiration from the temples
of Badrinath (Uttaranchal), Somnath (Gujarat)
and Konark (Orissa).Swaminarayan Sect that
controls Akshardham complex seems to have been
part of the bhakti movement and born of the
philosophy of Sahajanand Swami (1781-1830) who
was considered an incarnation of Lord
Swaminarayan and was a powerful social activist.
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| Qutub Minar : |
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is a soaring stone tower, 72 meters high, was
built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193. The tower
has five distinct storeys, each with a
projecting balcony. The base of the Minar is 15m
in diameter, an amazing piece of work. At its
base it the Quwwat-ul Islam Mosque, the first
mosque to be built in India. A 7m high iron
pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque.
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| Old Fort : |
It is 4 km away
from Connaught Circus to the S-East of India
Gate, the foundation of this Fort was started by
Humayun in 1530 but remained incomplete as he
was defeated by Afghan hero Sher-Shah-Suri in
1541. It is located in the pre-historical
Indraprastha (as is surveyed and proved in 1955
findings) of the Mahabharata and completed by
Sher Shah as the 6th city or Killa or the Fort.
Later it was named Shergarh.On the 3 sides by
Jamuna. from 3rd BC to pre-Mughal period, there
was fort in Indraprastha. Humayun built a new
one. Old Indraprastha became Dinpanaha. The Fort
was encircled with high walls having 3 main
entrances. Entering through the Zoo Garden or
the Talker Entrance of north, you will see the
octagonal peaks made of sand stones on Sher
Manzil.
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Jantar Mantar : |
 A
unique structure raised in 1724, now lies in the
heart of Delhi's commercial centre near
Connaught place. This is the Jantar Mantar, one
of several astronomical observatories raised by
Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.The various
abstract structures within the Jantar Mantar
are, in fact, instruments that were used for
keeping track of celestial bodies. Yet, Jantar
Mantar is not only a timekeeper of celestial
bodies, it also tells a lot about the
technological achievements under the Rajput
kings and their attempt to resolve the mysteries
regarding astronomy. The Jantar Mantar of Delhi
is only one of the five observatories built by
Sawai Jai Singh II, the other four being located
at Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura.
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Red fort : |
 A
unique masterpiece of architecture, Red Fort is
one of the most popular spots for tourists from
both India and abroad. Even today, the Lal Quail
is an eloquent reminder of the glory of the
Mughal era, and its magnificence simply leaves
one awestruck. It is still a calm haven of
peace, which helps one to break away, from the
frantic pace of life outside the walls of the
Fort, and transports the visitor to another
realm of existence. After the independence of
India, the Prime Minister of India unfurls the
national flag from the ramparts of the Red fort
on the Independence Day. The Red Fort is one of
the important historical monuments in Delhi. Its
vastness, sense of proportion imposing structure
and the magnificence of its execution reflects
the grandeur of the Mughal architecture.
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Rashtrapati Bhawan : |
The palatial building built on an area of 330
acres with a private garden designed by the
illustrious Lutyens, as the official residence
of the Viceroy of India during British reign, is
now the official residence of the First Citizen
of India – its President. The imposing structure
almost overshadows all other monuments within
its vicinity. The architectural wonder is a
mixture of Mughal and Western styles. The
columns at the front entrance have bells carved
into them and Lutyens designed them with the
idea that since the bells could not make sounds,
the British rule would never come to an end.
Rashtrapati Bhawan is the highlight of Lutyens
New Delhi and was completed in 1929 at a cost of
12,53,000. The palace has 340 rooms.
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National Museum : |
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National Museum is some of India's most
prestigious institutions. The Indus Valley
displays many antiquities excavated from
Mohenjodaro and Harappa, like terracotta toys,
images and pots, jewellery, seals, bronze and
copper implements and sculptures. The most
outstanding object here is teh lyrical bronze
Dancing Girl .There are a number of rare
manuscripts and miniature
paintings,textiles,coins and tribal art, but the
museum's most significant gallery is the one of
Central Asian exhibits.
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Birla Mandir : |
 The
Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple as it
is popularly known enshrines Lord Vishnu – the
preserver of the Hindu Trinity. The Temple is
one of the major attractions of the capital city
- Delhi. The divine tranquility of the temple is
interrupted only by the melodious kirtans that
echoes in the sanctum sanctorum. The temple
enshrines almost all the deities of the Hindu
Pantheon. Situated at the heart of the cit, this
is one of the major tourist and pilgrim
destinations of Delhi.
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