Kumhar Colony is a village of potters located in Uttam Nagar, West Delhi. The potters living there have been involved in the art of pottery since several generations. They usetheir skills to make diyas, sculptures of deities, teacups, cooking utensils, wall hangings and other decorative items. Earthen pots stacked outide a shop. Sculptures and otherContinueContinue reading “Kumhar Colony”
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Hardayal Municipal Public Library
Amid the bustling roads of Chandni Chowk, one may long to find a place just to escape from the ‘chowk culture’ ingrained in the very foundations of these old businesses. Before our trip dusked to an end, we decided to meditate a bit. Even when ones’ muscles are too tired to travel any further butContinueContinue reading “Hardayal Municipal Public Library”
The Bazaar : Red Fort
On entering the fort, we pass through a Barrel vault structure located past the Lahore Gate, which acted as a market that was built to satisfy the needs of higher ranked Mughal women, who resided inside the fort. Even now, there are shops selling items like jewellery, traditional shawls, handbags, and antique items that appealContinueContinue reading “The Bazaar : Red Fort”
Red Fort Through the Ages
Throughout history, there have been many grand empires that laid the foundations of ancient civilizations. The Mughal Empire, founded in the sixteenth century, was among the richest and most extensive. Its grandeur is still reflected in the cities that the Mughals had created. Among those cities, Delhi – also known as Shahjahanabad – continues toContinueContinue reading “Red Fort Through the Ages”
Feroz Shah Kotla
Delhi is not just the national capital but a heritage site, made rich with the monuments that survived the rise and fall of dynasties. Originally built to overcome a water crisis prevailing in the 14th century, Feroz Shah Kotla is one of the many marvellous places that make Delhi so significant. There’s so much moreContinueContinue reading “Feroz Shah Kotla”
Ballimaran- Ghalib’s Haveli
As one steps foot in the disarray and dreary alley of Gali Qasim Jan in Old Delhi, where the famous Ballimaran, Ghalib’s Haveli is situated, one observes the commotion of daily affairs being carried out by the vendors and local onlookers across this narrow street of Chandni Chowk. In the first look of the Haveli,ContinueContinue reading “Ballimaran- Ghalib’s Haveli”
About Us : Rediscovering Delhi
‘Rediscovering Delhi’ is a research project for students of Janki Devi Memorial College (Delhi University) that plans to connect the past of Delhi to its present and future by engaging students in studying the current state of social, cultural, political and economic changes being experienced by this ancient city in the light of its past.ContinueContinue reading “About Us : Rediscovering Delhi”
Rediscovering Delhi 