Monuments
in Delhi
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Popularly known as Birla Mandir, it is a large Hindu temple built in 1938. People
of all faiths can enter and worship but one must walk barefoot into the courtyard
and further on.
Parliament House
This circular shaped colonnaded building houses the two Houses of Parliament-
the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Its domed Central Hall is 90 feet in diameter.
Purana Quila
Purana Quila, the old fort.The fort was built by the great Afghan ruler Sher
Shah Suri in the 16th century A.D. aptly on the banks of the river Yamuna. Now
Boating facilites are available here. A Sound and Light Show depicting 5000
years of Delhi’s past is held by Delhi Tourism every evening both in Hindi
and English.
Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar made of red sandstone rising to the height of 72.5mts is an
architectural marvel of the 13th century. Also a must is the visit to Ashoka
Pillar dating back to the 5th century. Though made of iron it has with stood
the weathers of time.A very interesting belief is assigned to this pillar- Stand
with your back to the pillar, and if you can hold your hands around it, then
make a wish and it will surely come true. Try it.
Red Fort
Delhi's most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, was built by Emperor Shah Jehan,
in 1638 A.D. Enclosed in this glorious Fort is Diwan-i-am, the hall meant for
public audiences; Diwan-i-Khas, where private audiences were granted; Rang Mahal,
the water cooled apartment of the royal ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a lovely,
ornate dream in white marble.The Prime Minister of India addresses the nation
from this age old Fort, on the auspicious day of India’s Independance.
Raj Ghat
On the banks of the river Yamuna is the Raj Ghat where the father of the nation
Mahatama Gandhi was cremated in 1948, soon after India attained it freedom.
Safdarjang's Tomb
This marble domed mousoleum was the last famous Mughal monument built in Delhi
in 1753-54, by the son of the second Nawab of Oudh. It is a son's tribute to
his father, the Wazir of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.
The Bahai's House of Worship
This distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble is surrounded by a landscaped
garden and is a symbol of peace.
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