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Uttara Swami temple complex, also called “Malai Mandir,” consists of a Tamil word “Malai” {mountain/hill) that has been harmoniously merged with the Hindi word “Mandir” {temple}. The temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminath who is generally referred to as Lord Murugan. On being asked, the temple officials told me that the temple is mostly visitedContinueContinue reading “Uttara Swami Malai Temple”

Visiting Lodhi Garden was a  mesmerizing experience. The cold breeze accompanied by warm sunshine filled the day with warmth and great enthusiasm. One could find a variety of people from every corner of the world. In the era where people have become less socialized, the garden provides a friendly ambience and also serves as aContinueContinue reading “Lodhi Garden”

One of the major attractions of New Delhi lies in its heart, popularly known as CP (CONNAUGHT PLACE). It is New Delhi’s oldest and largest commercial centre, well known for its Georgian architecture. For a shopaholic, it’s no less than a heaven. For a foodie, it’s the best place to explore different types of cuisine. ContinueContinue reading “Connaught Place”

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”

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”

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”

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”

‘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”