Art
& Theater
Delhi’s concert halls tend to be busy more or less
year round, with the Delhi Symphony Orchestra performing
at the Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg (tel: (011) 338
8084) and the FICCI Auditorium, Tansen Marg (tel: (011)
335 7369. Lovers of dance are well catered for in Delhi,
seeing as a rich mix of classical – including Kathak,
Bharatnatyam and Kathakali – folk and tribal dance,
as well as ballet is performed at various auditoria throughout
the year.
Cultural Delhi
New Delhi has been a part of a rich and varied culture.
The old city of New Delhi boasts of rich legacies of the
time when Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts.
To know more about the culture of New Delhi view the popular
classical dance forms at the Kamani Auditorium or Siri Fort
of New Delhi.Many dance and music festivals are organized
at every corner of the city of New Delhi.
Fairs &
Festivals
Religious celebrations are a large part of Delhi's multicultural
social life, and it’s worth trying to take time out
to enjoy the city's fanfare traditional dances and vibrant
costumes. The city is a host to several secular festivals,
when performers gather for music, dance and drama events.
Delhi Excursion
Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the wonders of the world and
is located geographically close to Delhi. This ultimate
symbol of eternal love is indeed a relic of the royal Indian
tradition. The city of Taj Mahal, Agra is surrounded by
many other unique and interesting monuments like the Agra
fort, Sikandra and the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri is
within a day's excursion distance from Delhi. A 30 minute
Indian Airlines flight takes you
Delhi
General Information
The National Capital Territory of Delhi with an area of
1483sq.km is situated between the Himalayas and Aravalis
range in the heart of the Indian sub-continent. It is surrounded
on 3 sides by Haryana and to the east, across the river
Yamuna by Uttar Pradesh. The major part of the territory
lies on the western. The major part of the territory lies
on the western side of the river Yamuna, only some villages
and the urban area of Shahdara lie on the eastern side of
the river. Its greatest length is around 33 miles and the
greatest width is 30 miles.
Delhi History
Delhi is one of the most historic capitals in the world
and two of its monuments- the Qutb Minar and Humayun's Tomb
- have been declared World Heritage Sites. It is also one
of the greenest capitals. For the visitor, it serves as
a perfect introduction to the cultural wealth, the complexities
and dynamism of India.
Delhi Monuments
India
Raj Ghat is the most popular memorial in Delhi. The memorial
was set up in honor of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma
Gandhi, who was assassinated on 31 January 1948. The memorial
is located on the Ring Road on the way to ISBT and is about
four kilometres away from Janpath. The memorial is made
in black stone and his last words 'Hey Ram' are inscribed
on it.
Museums in Delhi
Delhi is one of the most historic capitals in the world
and two of its monuments- the Qutb Minar and Humayun's Tomb
- have been declared World Heritage Sites. It offers a multitude
of interesting places and attractions to the visitor, so
much so that it becomes difficult to decide from where to
begin exploring the city.
Delhi Tourist
Places
India Gate is one of the most popular tourist attractions
in Delhi. The impressive colonial architecture of India
Gate is a symbol of modern Delhi. The beautiful stone arch
was built by the British in honor of Indian soldiers killed
in World War I. Here you will also find the 'Amar Javan
Jyoti', which is a permanent flame in honor of the Indian
soldiers who died in wars since 1918.
Delhi Worship
Places
Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib embraced martyrdom in Delhi on November
11th, 1675. Bhai Jaita and his associates brought his head
to Chakk Nanaki. The cremation of the head (sis) of Guru
Sahib was held at the site of the present gurudwara on November
17th, 1675. The trunk of the tree under which the Guru was
martyred and the well where he took his daily bath while
in prison are preserved here to this day.
Delhi Shopping Center
Two concentric circles of colonial style buildings with
colonnaded verandahs surround a central park. The outer
circle of this hub of New Delhi is the Circus, the inner
is Connaught Place. Together they are shopping and entertainment
centres.shops were quite big and offered a good shooping
area. An entire range of Indian handicrafts and handlooms
from all over the country can be found at the State Emporia
on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and at the Central Cottage Industries
Emporium on Janpath.
