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At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an

"Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of a crossroad.Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the

70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the

British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the

names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in

the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919.

The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by His Royal

Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and it was designed by

Edwin Lutyens. The monument was dedicated to the nation 10

years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Anothermemorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later, after India

got its independence. The eternal flame burns day and night

under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down

their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.

The entire arch stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone and

rises in stages to a huge moulding. The cornice is inscribed with

the Imperial suns while both sides of the arch have INDIA,

flanked by the dates MCMXIV (1914 left) and MCMXIX (1919

right). The shallow domed bowl at the top was intended to be

filled with burning oil on anniversaries but this is rarely done.

During nightfall, India Gate is dramatically floodlit while the

fountains nearby make a lovely display with coloured lights.

India Gate stands at one end of Rajpath, and the area

surrounding it is generally referred to as 'India Gate'.


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Surrounding the imposing structure is a large expanse of lush

green lawns, which is a popular picnic spot. One can see hoards

of people moving about the brightly lit area and on the lawns on

summer evenings.

Bah' House of Worship

Lotus Temple, Delhi

General information

Type House of Worship

Architectural

style

Expressionist

Location New Delhi,India

Completed 13 November 1986

Opening 24 December 1986

Height 34.27m

Technical details

Structural

system

Concrete frame and precast

concrete ribbed roof
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Diameter 70m

Design and construction

Architect Fariborz Sahba

Structural

engineer

Flint & Neill

Other information

Seating

capacity

1,300

TheBah' House of WorshipinNew Delhi,India, popularly known as theLotus

Templedue to its flowerlike shape, is aBah'House of Worshipand also aprominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother

Temple of theIndian subcontinent. It has won numerous architectural awards andbeen featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.

Tourism

Since its inauguration to public worship in December 1986, the Bah' House

of Worship in Delhi has, as of late 2002, attracted more than 50 million

visitors, making it one of the most visited buildings in the world.Its numbers

of visitors during those years surpassed those of the Eiffel Towerand theTaj

Mahal. OnHinduholy days, it has drawn as many as 150,000 people; it

welcomes four million visitors each year (about 13,000 every day or 9 every

minute).

This House of Worship is generally referred to as the "Lotus Temple".

InIndia, during theHindufestivalDurga Puja, several times a replica of theLotus Temple has been made as apandal, a temporary structure set up to

venerate the goddessDurga.InSikkim a permanent replica is of theHinduLegshipMandir, dedicated toShiva.
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Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000

years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty,wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of Indias

ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages.

The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey throughIndias glorious art, values and contributions for the progress,

happiness and harmony of mankind.The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex

was built in only five years through the blessings of HDHPramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar

Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal

devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers. Thecomplex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.

Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supremeGod, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar asdefined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity

and peace forever pervades.

For the first time ever in the world witness the heritage of Indiain all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan


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Akshardham through its mandir, exhibitions, verdant gardensand other attractions.

Timings:

Entry Timings : (From July 19, 2011)

ComplexFirst Entry 9.30 am, Last Entry 6.30pm

Exhibitions 10.30 am to 6.00 pm

Musical Fountain

7.45 pm (Please note that timings will

change as per season, depending on

Sunset timings.)

The entire Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is closed on Mondays

Night Lighting: On Saturdays, Sundays.

Restaurant 'Premvati': 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Souvenir Shop: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Time needed to view Akshardham:

Main Mandir and Gardens: One and a half hours

Hall of Values, Boat Ride and Theatre:Approx. 3 hours. (please allow some

waiting time)

Admission:

Entry into the Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is Free.Entry to the Mandir and Gardens is Free.

Tickets:To view the Exhibitions

Hall of Values "Sahajanand Darshan" Audio-Animatronics Shows (1 hour)


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Boat Ride "Sanskruti Vihar" Indias Glorious Heritage (15 minutes)

Theatre "Neelkanth Darshan" Giant Screen Film (40 minutes)

AdultsRs.

170

Concessions:

Children (4 years old to 12

years old)

Rs.

100Children below 4 years old are free

Senior Citizens (65 years and

above)

Rs.

125

School Groups:

( Please note: School and College Group Concessions are not available onSaturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays ) Only recognized schools are eligible for

the concessions.

Group of 50 Schoolchildren or

moreRs. 60 per child

Teachers accompanying

Schoolchildren

Rs.

170

(1 teacher with every 25 students

goes free)

Group of 20 College students

or more

Rs.

150per student (ID required)

Musical Fountain:

Adult Rs. 30 above 12 years

Children Rs. 20 below 12 years


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Facilities:

Parking: Ample parking space is available for all types of vehicles. (The cost

for parking maximum stay 6 hours):

Two Wheelers Rs. 10

Three and Four Wheelers Rs. 20

Minibus Rs. 50

Coach/Luxury Bus Rs. 100

Cloakroom: Visitors can deposit their possessions in the cloakroom at their

own risk and responsibility. The authorities will not be responsible for anydamage or loss of possessions.

Visitors Center: While entering the Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex, theVisitors Center provides an overview of the entire complex. Time guidelines for

viewing the various attractions can be obtained from here. Enquiries andwaiting areas are located here.

Wheelchairs: On entry into the Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex, aged andphysically challanged visitors may request for a wheelchair, which will be

provided on a priority basis. We request relatives/friends of wheelchair usersto accompany and help them around the complex. Wheelchairs must be

returned before leaving the complex. Refundable deposit - Rs. 100.

Telephone Booths: Public telephones are available at the Visitors Center andother locations around the complex.

Lost and Found Department: Give details of your lost possessions in the

Security Department. The management is not responsible for any loss ordamage to personal possessions.


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Strictly Prohibited:

Smoking and Alcohol

Smoking, tobacco, alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the complex.

Mobile Phones, CamerasCameras, video cameras, mobile phones or any electronic items are not

allowed inside the complex.

Food

Visitors are not allowed to carry food inside the premises. Pure, freshvegetarian food and snacks are available at Premvati Food Court. The

restaurant caters to a wide variety of traditional dishes and delicacies, both

cold and hot.

Behavior

Avoid impolite and rude language.

PetsNo pets are allowed in the complex.

Clothings:Visitors are requested to wear respectable clothes to respect the dignity of the

place.

Winter: November to March.

Weather is mild and pleasant, can be cold. Warm clothes recommended.Summer: April to June.

Weather is hot and sunny. Light cotton clothes.

Monsoon: July to October. Rainy season.

Donations:

Visitors wishing to make donations to the charity work undertaken by BAPS

Swaminarayan Sanstha in fields as diverse as education, environment, socialrelief, medicine, culture and spiritual upliftment are requested to utilize the

donation boxes or contact the Reception Center.Cheques can be drawn in favor of "BAPS".


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Jama Masjid

Location Delhi, India

Architectural information
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Style Islamic

Capacity 25,000 people

Length 80 m

Width 27 m

Dome(s) 3

Minaret(s) 2

Minaret height 41 m

Main Facade

Jama Masjid, Delhi, 1852
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The dome of the Jama Masjid

Panorama of the square

Jama Masjid Eid Panorama

Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India. The Jama or Jami Masjid wasconstructed between 1644 and 1658 during the rule of Shah Jahan. InitiallyJama Masjid was known as the Masjid-i-Jahanuma, meaning World.Situated in Chandni Chowk this mosque is spread over acres of lands. It caneasily accommodate about 25,000 worshippers. Commissioned by ShahJahan the brain behind the Taj Mahal the Jama Masjid also holds immensearchitectural significance. Constructed by 5000 workers over a period of sixyears this mosque is a major attraction in the city. Jama Masjid is built out ofsandstone and white marble. The Masjid possesses 3 gateways, two 40mhigh minarets and 4 towers.

With the Red fort on the east, the Jama Masjid can be viewed as a shiningbright structure from a distance. One has to go to the imposing gateways ofthis beautifully glorified mosque along the wide stairs. The main easterngate was strictly meant for the entry of the members of the Royal family.

This entrance is generally closed on most of the days of the week. The
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principal prayer hall is situated on the western side. It is decorated withmany elevated arches with cusps. The hall is utilized by the devotees onalmost all the days except on Fridays and other Muslim holidays. On thesespecial days of celebrations the courtyard remains packed up with thedevotees offering their prayers.

A cupboard is there which lies close to the north gate of the Jama Masjid. Ithas a collection of relics that date back to several centuries. Among therelics the most popular is the Holy Korans written on deerskin.


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Jantar Mantar was built in 1724 by Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in Delhi. JantarMantar of Delhi, is an astronomical observatory with masonry instruments.Jantar Mantar in Delhi is a remarkable and curious creation of Raja Jai Singh

II, the mathematician and astronomer king. Jantar Mantar has instrumentsthat can graph the path of the astronomical universe.

The name of this noteworthy astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantarmeans 'instrument for calculation.' There is a colossal Samrat Yantra at the

periphery of Jantar Mantar. To the south of Samrat Yantra there is anamazing instrument called Jai Prakash. The Jai Prakash of Jantar Mantar inDelhi has two concave hemispherical structures and used for determiningthe position of the sun and celestial bodies. Jantar Mantar is built of brickrubble that is plastered in lime. You can see the following instruments insidethe Jantar Mantar of Delhi.

Samrat Yantra Jai Prakash Ram Yantra Niyati Chakra Misra Yantra


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All these instruments can be used for various astronomical calculations. Today the

historical structure is encircled by new office buildings. Jantar Mantar of Delhi is even

used by modern day scholars to ascertain the location of the heavenly bodies in our

universe.

The Delhi Jantar Mantar is open to public from 10 am to 6 pm. The entry tothis amazing astronomical observatory is free. As it is located at the citycenter adjacent to the well know Connaught Place, you can easily reachDelhi Jantar Mantar without much hassle. If you visit the capital city of NewDelhi, do not forget to have a glimpse of Jantar Mantar-a beautiful creation ofthe Jaipur King.

The Samrat Yantra measured the accurate time of the day. It

also measured the declination of the sun which can be seen bythe shadow moving around the structure.

The Jai Prakash shows the sun's position at the time of equinox.There is a hole near the bottom of the structure which witnesses

sunshine only once in a year that is on 21 march, called vernaleqinox.

Another important structure called the Ram Yantra, consists of

two large buildings with open top. Both these two buildings form

a complete device. The device is used to measure the altitude ofstars which is equivalent to the latitude and the longitude on the

earth.

To the north-west of the Prakash Yantra, there is a structure orinstrument called Mishra Yantra. It consists of five instruments.

Pillars on the southwest of Mishra Yantra are used to measure

the shortest day (21 December) and the longest day (21 June)of the year.

It is no denying the fact that the structure does represent thescientific heritage of India, though not being used in the modern


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scientific research. Having said that, we must give accreditationto the Jantar Mantar for its scientific acumen which could have

reaped more fruits had there been appropriate motivation andresource given for research and development.

Connaught Place

Connaught place, better known as CP happens to be the heart of shopping

in New Delhi. It is the commercial hub of Delhi that was built in 1931. The

architecture followed a well planned and well structured Victorian style

which was reproduction of the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. The

glamour of CP attracts everyone for both their love for shopping and

entertainment. All the sub markets and shops in Connaught place are

planned in inner and outer circle. The thought behind such a planning was

that the circular structure of the market would be beneficial for both the

shopkeepers and the shoppers. The impressive Connaught place has been

renamed as Rajiv Chowk. The business shops are mostly the big

showrooms. Connaught Place has even a small grocery store to a car

showroom. The colorful crowd adds up to vibrant glory of this historic place.

Connaught place has branches of all the major Nationalized and

International banks, along with the offices of tours operators and emporiums

of different states. One must always be cautious that the market remains

closed on Sundays.


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