The Mughal Heritage

The temple represents the Bahai faith which is broad in its outlook, scientific in the influence it exerts on the hearts and minds of men. It signifies the purity and the universality of the lord and equality of all religions. Visited by over four million people, annually, this gleaming lotus- like marble structure is located on Bahapur Hills (South Delhi) and it is the seventh and most recent Bahai houses of worship in the world. The temple is a must visit for every tourist who comes to Delhi.

Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is ideally located in central Delhi (Mandir Marg). This temple dedicated to 'Lakshmi' (goddess of wealth) and 'Lord Narayana' (the preserver) was built in 1938 by the prominent Indian industrialist Raja Baldev Das Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The temple, built in Orissan style, has a large number of idols representing various hindu deities. It welcomes people of all faiths.

One of Delhi's most popular shopping and business centres, was built in 1931.It comprises of two concentric circles with colonial style buildings surrounded by a park. These buildings can be reached through the inner, middle and the outer circles.here. Gulmohur trees, a large fountain, ornate fencing and the recently added light post grace the central park.Various state emporiums are located at Connaught Place.

Dilli Haat in New Delhi is a food and crafts bazaar, opposite INA Market, is a one-stop shopping place for tourists coming to India. Dilli Haat in India, not only offers various arts and handicrafts of India, but also a taste of the ethnic cuisine. Visitors can also witness the different performing arts of the country.

This samll but elegant temple located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Connaught Place was built in 1724. It is very popular among the devotees of Lord Hanuman. The 24-hour chanting of the mantra 'Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram', since August 1, 1964, has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records .

Mughal Garden The famous Mughal Gardens is located in the premises of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi - the official residence of the President of India. The building and gardens designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens occupy an area of about 320 acres that include colourful flowering shrubs and European flowerbeds. The gardens comprise of the Rectangular Garden, Long Garden and the Circular Garden. The gardens are open to the public from February to March every year in Delhi.

National Gallery National Gallery of Modern Art Located in Jaipur House, near India Gate, this gallery was originally the palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur. There are over 15,000 paintings, sculptures and graphics which are exhibited from time to time. The works of modern Indian artists like Gagaendranath Tagore, Nanadalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Amrita Shergil and others are on display. In the gardens of this gallery works of the best Indian sculptors is displayed.

Nizam-ud-din This is the tomb of the famous Sufi saint in New Delhi, Nizam-ud-din Auliya and after his burial it became the coveted cemetry of Muslim nobility. The tomb of Jahanara, daughter of Emperor Shah Jehan and well known poets, Mirza Ghalib and Amir Khusru are located here. This shrine is now an important Muslim pilgrim centre. After sunset, every Thursday, qawawals sing the melodious lyrics of Amir Khusro. It is also the venue for Urs festival.

The Red Fort, with a circumference of over 2.2 kilometers, was built by the banks of the river, Yamuna in the 17th century. The fort is a delight to one's imagination. Imagine the Naqqar Khana (Drum room) also called Naubat Khana (Welcome Room), where once drums loudly heralded the arrival of the emperor and the Diwan-e-Am (Hall of Public Audience) resounded with the incantations of the people. Amazing, isn't it? There's more to see - Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal (Palace of Colours), Khas Mahal (Emperor's Palace), Diwan-e Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Hammam (bathing area) and Shah Burj.