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| Places of Interest |
| Bahai or Lotus Temple |
India Gate |
Purana Quila |
| Birla Mandir |
Jama Masjid |
Qutab Minar |
| Laxmi Narayan Temple |
Jantar Mantar |
SafdarJung’s Tomb |
| Tomb of Humayun |
Lodhi Tomb |
Red Fort |
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| Sights to see |
| Bahai or Lotus Temple |
| As the name suggests, it is build in the shape of a lotus bud. Completed in 1986, it is set in midst of beauteous mural like lush green gardens. it is one of the seven temples of Bahai religion all over the world. Nine ponds of tranquil water encircle making it a mosaic of serenity. |
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| Birla Mandir or Laxmi Narayan Temple |
| Build in 1938 by G.D.Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi this grand temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Laxmi and is famous for its north Indian style architecture .Set like a jewel in a landscapic garden, its central hall has scenes of Indian mythology painted in bright colors. The temple also has a library of religious books. |
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| Tomb of Humayun |
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| It was built in 1565 A.D. by widow of King Humayun Bega Begam. The walled enclosure is made up of colored sandstone. The centrally located well proportional mausoleum is topped with a double dome, which is done in white marble. Its most alluring sights are the garden squares (chaharbagh) that are paved with water channels. Inside the walled enclosure many prince and princess from Mughal dynasty are buried and their grave shave survived till date. |
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| India Gate |
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| Designed by Edward Lutyens, the 42 meters high red sandstone structure stands tall in Central Delhi. Its foundation stone was laid by the Duke of Connaught in 1921 to commemorate the memory of Indian soldiers who became martyrs in First World War and bears the names of 13,516 martyrs of Afghan war of 1919.Indian government after freedom added Amar Jawan Jyoti to it in memory of martyrs of 1971 war with Pakistan. Lush green lawns and fountains surround it. |
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| Jama Masjid |
| The 16th century biggest mosque of Old Delhi has three gates, four towers and two 40 meters high minarets. The beauty in red sandstone and white marble has the single largest courtyard of Delhi to hold 25,000 people for prayers. |
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| Jantar Mantar |
| This Red sandstone observatory was built in 1724 by Hindu king Jai Singh of Jaipur to give impetus to astronomy. |
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| Lodhi Tomb |
| It has monuments of Sayyid and Lodhi periods that include tombs, mosques and bridges that are encircled by alluring green gardens. Most famous of the tombs is the tomb of Sikandar Lodhi and is an octagonal tomb. Other tombs have imposing domes, turrets on corners and big facades. |
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| The Parliament house and President house |
| Parliament house is a circular colonnaded building that is designed in imperial style and has an open verandah with 144 columns. It also has a domed circular central hall with oak paneled walls and the three semi circular buildings. President House on Raisina Hills is spread over 134 hectares and comprises of 340 rooms, Mughal Gardens and Botanical Garden. |
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| Purana Quila |
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| Having a radius of two kilometers. it has thick tramparts and three gateways with bastions on either side. The gates have pointed arches, chhatris and brackets. In the evening a splendid sound and light show is held. Manmade pools of water that are ideal spots of boating surround it. It also has an historical temple thronged by people of all religions. |
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| Qutab Minar |
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| Build in 1193, this 73meters high tower of victory has five storeys, three of which are made of red sandstone and last two with marble and red sandstone. Each story has a balcony and tapers. The complex also houses Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, India’s first Mosque and a 7 meters high iron pillar. |
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| SafdarJung’s Tomb |
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| Build in red sandstone and white marble in 1753-54, the mausoleum of SadarJung has several pavilions and a madarsa. It has lush gardens and a water channel with fountains pass through them. |
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| Red Fort |
| Red fort is the pride of Delhi, is a paramount 33 meters tall structure in red sandstone. Build in 16th century, the complex has many buildings like Drum House, Hall of Private Audience, Hall of private audiences, Pearl Mosque, Royal Bath and Palace of Color. Every evening a sound and light show is held that is an added attraction.. |
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| Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple |
| Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is the newest addition and is build in ancient Indian architectural and religious style. |
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