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Jantar Mantar, an observatory and UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk, as it is now called). Indian visitors can visit this Observatory by paying Rs. 25 for the ticket.  Jantar Mantar is encircled by tall trees. Well- built pavements mark the splendid entry. The building, which has four distinct instruments, is dividedContinueContinue reading “Jantar Mantar”

           “Death has nothing to do with going away. The sun sets. The moon sets. But they are not gone. Death is a coming together.” – Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī  The fact which inspired us to select Humayun’s Tomb in     the first place was that it is the earliest exampleContinueContinue reading “Humayun’s Tomb”

    “Sadaqallahul-Alliyul-Azeem’ Sadqa Rasulu-un-Nabi –Yun- Kareem Sallallaahu Alayhi Wassallam”   The Dargah of one of the most revered Sufi saints of Delhi, Khwaja Nizammudin Auliya, is truly an abode of peace. Its serenity, ironically, comes from the hustle bustle of its surroundings. Situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, the streets leading toContinueContinue reading “Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya”

Jama Masjid, the holy Islamic monument, where the Muslims offer namaz and pray seek forgiveness from the almighty, is a center of attraction for anybody who is visiting the capital irrespective of their religious background. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in the world. To understand its historicContinueContinue reading “Jama Masjid”

Bhooli Bhatiyari (or Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal) is a Hunting Lodge built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century. It resembles another structure, ‘Malcha Mahal’ built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It is believed to have been built in 1354 CE. It is 518 ft. tall and 17 ft. wide. I found two different stories thatContinueContinue reading “Bhooli Bhatiyari”

Historical Significance, Cultural Integrity and Changing Social Fabric My grandfather fondly recollects stealing free rides on trams when I mention Chandni Chowk. “Just climb onto the back of a moving one and make no noise,” he reminisces. On visiting Chandni Chowk, sadly, I found that the trams were long gone. E-rickshaws now control the transportationContinueContinue reading “CHANDNI CHOWK”

Rediscovery of Delhi would have been incomplete if the very heart of this city hadn’t have been included. Therefore, I focused on the places that have almost passed into oblivion over the years – Chandni Chowk, the heart of Delhi, and its Sarais – which I will bring to light through this project. In orderContinueContinue reading “Sarais of Delhi: Tracing the lost Extravaganza”

Jama Masjid or Masjid-I-Jahan Numa. Built by Shah Jahan between 1650-1656 AD. The mosque was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on 23 July 1656, on the invitation from Shah Jahan. About 25,000 people can pray in the courtyard at a time .The mosque is commonly called “Jama” which meansContinueContinue reading “JAMA MASJID”

A still from Royal Gate The Courtyard of Jama Masjid WHY I CHOSE JAMA MASJID I chose to focus on the Jama Masjid for ‘Rediscovering Delhi’ project, as it is the most famous Masjid in India and has many praiseworthy features. People from all over the world come to see this mosque but I hadn’tContinueContinue reading “JAMA MASJID – A MONUMENTAL MOSQUE”

Majnu Ka Tila, also known by other names such as New Aruna Nagar, Chungtown and Samyeling (which literally translates into taking refuge), is one of India’s largest Tibetan colonies established in the year 1950. It has now become a popular tourist attraction of Delhi. It is situated between the Yamuna River and one of theContinueContinue reading “MAJNU KA TILA”