Red
Fort
The Lal Quila or
the Red Fort is one of the many splendid monuments
that abound in Delhi. The construction of this
Fort was started in 1639 by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan and was completed in 1646. The Red
Fort, so called because of the red colour of
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Rashtrapati
Bhawan
At one time, 2000
people were required to look after the building
and serve the Viceroy's household. The lodge
also has impressive garden called the Mughal
Garden , which is open to public twice in a
year, usually in February and March.Formely
the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight
of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in 1929.Located
in an area of 130 hectares, the palace has 340
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Iskon
Temple
The Hare Krishna
movement always does a nice line in temples
and their ISKON temple is an amazing must see
places not only in their temple but a state-of-the-art
multimedia show using animatronics, and sculpture
to illustrate the story of the Hare Krishna
sect and there enigmatic views of Darwinism
and astronomy.Hand made paintings of Radha &
Krishna adorn the beautiful temple.There is
also an excellent veg. restaurant'Govinda' in
the complex. |
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Gurdwara
Bangla Sahib
Gurdwara Bangla
Sahib is an important historical and religious
place in India. Dedicated to the eighth Sikh
Guru, Sri Harkishen Sahib, it is situated near
Connaught Place Market in New Delhi. Its main
hall is kept simple, except for the open central
shrine, covered by a small golden dome sporting
a sculpted bronze cupola. Devotional music is
relayed throughout the complex continuously.
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Jama
Masjid
The great mosque
of Old Delhi is the largest in India, witha
courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.
It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the
final Architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan,
the Mughal who built the Taj Mahal and the Red
Fort. |
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