Located in Delhi, The iron Pillar is a seven meter tall column within the Qutb Complex. What makes the Iron pillar worth visiting is its rust resistant composition. The mix of metals used to raise this pillar has stood the ravages of time and the iron pillar till date stands without any damage or rust. … Read more
A premier government funded arts center in India, Indira Gandhi National Centre for arts is an autonomous institution under the union ministry of culture. The center was established in memory of Indira Gandhi. The organization came into being on 19 November 1985. Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi presided over the opening function. The arts center … Read more
Often confused with Gateway of India, India Gate was originally called All India war memorial. It is located aside Raj path on the eastern edge of the ceremonial axis. India Gate was treated a s a memorial to the dedicated to more than 80,000 army soldier who died during the First world war fighting for … Read more
The tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun in Delhi, India was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Bega Begum and was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas a Persian architect that Bega Begum chose. Humayun’’s tomb was the first garden tomb that was built in India. Located in Nizamuddin East in Delhi it is very close to the … Read more
One of the nine historical Gurudwara in delhi, the Gurudwara-Sis-Ganj-Sahib was established in 1783 by Baghel Singh. The Gurudwara came into existence to commemorate the martyrdom site of ninth Sikh guru – Guru Tej Bahadur. It is located in Chandni Chowk and marks the site where Sikh guru was beheaded on the order passed by … Read more
Hind-Di-Chaadar as he was known as, Guru Teg Bahadur was known for protecting Hindu’s and Sikhs who forced to convert their religions from Hinduism to Islam under the ruler ship of Aurangzeb.Guru Teg Bahadur was regarded as a supreme Guru of the Sikhs. He became the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664. Prior to Guru … Read more
A hall meant for private audiences- The Diwan-I-Khas located in Delhi in Redfort was the place where the courtiers and state guests would meet the Mughal emperor. Diwan-I-khas was also known as Shah Mahal. On the north side before Diwan-I-am the audience hall led to the court in the absolute inside of the palace called … Read more
Visualized as a showpiece of traditional Indian culture, Dilli haat is more than just a market place. A forum where rural and urban art forms come together bringing urban buyers and acquainting them with rural art forms and products is what Dilli haat is all about. Artisans showcase products that are true to rural lifestyles … Read more
One of the largest and busiest commercial centers in New Delhi, Connaught place is a busy shopping center and a place of pride. Known as CP, Connaught place is regarded as the top heritage structure in New Delhi. Developed as a showpiece of Lutyen’s Delhi it was a prominent central business district. The inner circle … Read more
Dating back to the foundation city of Shahjahanabad during the time when Shah Jahan the great Mughal emperor was establishing Red Fort on the banks of river Yamuna next to his new found capital is how old Chandni Chowk history remains. Princess Jahanara, Shahjahans favorite daughter was responsible for establishing the moonlit square called Chandni … Read more