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Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple )
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.
This structure, completed in 1986, is a marvel of modern architecture.
Set amidst pools and gardens, the view of the temple is very spectacular
just before dusk when the temple is flood lit.
Anyone is free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according
to their own religion. The temple is around 45 minutes from Domestic
Airport.
Jama Masjid
Built
by Shah Jahan in 1658, it is one of the largest mosques in India
with a seating capacity of more than 20,000.
The mosque is situated near the Red Fort in old Delhi. This is
the area that still retains the traditional charm of markets in
Mughal times.
The bulbous domes and tapering minarets built with marble stand
strong and beautiful even to this day. This mosque has three gateways,
four angle towers and two 40 m. high minarets. You can even go to
the top of minarets and have a bird's eye view of Delhi.
Birla Mandir
Also
known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is ideally located in central
Delhi (Mandir Marg). This temple dedicated to the goddess of wealth,
Lakshmi and Lord Narayana (Lord Vishnu) 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 gods of Indian pantheon. The well-grafted gardens
need a special mention.
Nizam-ud-din Shrine
This
is the tomb of the famous sufi saint, Nizam-ud-din Auliya. Built
on the way from Humayun's tomb, the premise of the shrine is a tank,
which is surrounded by many other tombs. It is said that there was
an argument between the rulers of Tughlakabad and the saint over
building this tank. The saint had said that the city of Tughlakabad
will never prosper and so did it happen. The tomb has been through
several renovations ever since it was built. The present mausoleum
dates back to 1562.
The complex of the shrine includes several other tombs, including
that of the noted poet Mirza Ghalib (1786-1869), Amir Khusru and
the grave of Jahanara, the daughter of Shah Jahan.
If you happen to be there at around sunset on Thursdays, don't
miss out the extravagant performance of qawwali singers that takes
place after the evening prayers. Location: West of Mathura Road
ISKCON Temple
Built
on a hilly place in 1998, the ISKCON Temple is a complex of temples.
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this elegant temple is one of the largest
temple complexes in India. It has a large number of Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna
cult followers.
Chattarpur Mandir
Chattarpur
Mandir is located beyond the Qutb Minar in Mehrauli. The temple
dedicated to Goddess Durga, is built in South Indian style.
The temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns
and gardens. Though devotees visit these temples throughout the
year, the main attraction comes during the Navarathri festival,
when devotees come from far and near. During this time, there are
special bus services provided to the devotees.
Bala Hanuman Temple
This
elegant temple stands on the south-eastern side of Ranmal Lake.
The 24-hour chanting of the mantra 'Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram',
which has been going on in the temple since August 1, 1964, has
earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
St. James Church
Located
very close to Kashmere Gate in north Delhi, St. James Church is
the oldest church in the capital. It was built by James Skinner
and consecrated in 1836.
It is designed in a cruciform plan with the entrance towards the
west and the altar towards the east (the standard norm in most churches
the world over). The dome interestingly is very similar to the dome
of Florence Cathedral in Italy that was the first renaissance structure
built in the world.
Porches on the north, south and the west provide the building with
three entrances. The central portion of the church is an octagon
with circular columns supporting the dome.
Aurobindo
Ashram
Again in the south of Delhi near the Indian Institute of Technology
on the road to Meharauli it has literature on the life of Sri Aurobindo
and the Mother and has an ashram where devotees can come to meditate.
There is also some accommodation available for devotees of Sri Aurobindo.
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