( Daily Mirror - Impulse -Page 6- Monday , 26 May 2014)
Delhi
the city of many faiths and cultures.
By Srimal Fernando
"Dilli Chalo" or
Onwards to Delhi! was a slogan
of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose during the Indian Independence movement . Delhi the capital city of India positioned in a
triangle formed by river Yamuna in the east and spurs from Aravali range on the
Northern Indian map, provides the setting for her history. Delhi is divided
into Old and New city. The imperial city of New Delhi is created by British Raj
is composed of specious tree lined avenues. Connaught place in the middle of the city
has radial of roads spreading out in all directions. Over the years
Delhi has transformed from a city crowed with people and buildings to a clean eco- friendly city in a garden. Each Emperor who came to
power in India left behind signs of his impact in the form of
mausoleums, forts and mosques in the city. .Among its highest-esteemed
attractions in Delhi is the 42-metre
tall hexagonal complex India Gate which is the national monument of India, situated
in the heart of New Delhi. In close proximity to India Gate is the Rashtrapati Bhawan the
official residence of the President of India and
the Rajya Sabha with its specious
gardens are perfect choice for tourists to observe the
spell- binding scenic views of the city.
The other
breath-taking sites visitors can see in this city are the Safdarjung's Tomb set
in a beautiful garden. It was built in 1754 for the Prime Minister of
Emperor Mohamed Shah . Delhi is a unique scenic destination
that offers the visitors an exhausting list of attractions and unmatched
experience. Among them the famous 238 feet Qutub Minar built according to Indo
–Islamic architecture , Jama Masjid that can house 20,000 people is the
largest and most splendid mosque in India built
in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan and the
Humayun's
Tomb, the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Humayun built according to Mughal
architecture in 1565 where 160 members of the Royal family are buried are the other
interesting places to visit in this vibrant city.
Of those the
most exotic popular places-of-interest in Delhi other than the Humyan tomb
are the Purana Qila or Old Fort standing stoically amidst wild
greenery near Mathura Road , ,Akshardham,
a Hindu temple complex ,the Lotus Temple the Bahá'í House of
Worship. A visit to Delhi will be
incomplete if one doesn’t visit the 17th
century Red Fort complex also know as Lal Qila made of red sand stones and the National Museum that displays
a variety of articles ranging from the pre-historic era to modern
works. .Kirat Karni or one should
earn one’s livelihood by honest means
and practice truthfulness and
honesty in all dealing is one the main
Sikh beliefs. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib with
a pool inside its complex, is the most
prominent Sikh gurdwara in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth
Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan .The convenient
Delhi Metro is a modern
public transportation system network
consisting of number of lines it provides various fast links between the city zones and suburbs.
210 kilometers
on the Noida , Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway by road one can reach the city of Agra where the Iconic white marbled Palace of
Taj Mahal the mirror image of India
is situated . Taj Mahal is a true love story brought to life as a building. Faithra
pur Sikri or the City of Victory built during the second
half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar was the capital of the Mughal
Empire. It is a place where visitors could
pass through several stages
during history .(http://epaper.dailymirror.lk/epaper/viewer.aspx ) Paid OnlineSource Daily Mirror
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