India Through My Eyes

March Pass @ India Gate for Delhi GIRL Bus Rape Case.

The splendour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is multi-dimensional. It is a vast mansion and its architecture is breathtaking.  More than these, it has a hallowed existence in the annals of democracy for being the residence of the President of the largest democracy in the world.  Few official residential premises of the Head of the State in the world will match the Rashtrapati Bhavan in terms of its size, vastness and its magnificence. The present day Rashtrapati Bhavan was the erstwhile residence of the British Viceroy. Its architect was Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The decision to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy was taken after it was decided in the Delhi Durbar of 1911 that the capital of India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in the same year. It was constructed to affirm the permanence of British rule in India. This building gave the impression, in the words of a critique, the setting of a perpetual Durbar. The building and its

Cathedral Church of the Redemption also known as Viceroy Church, is Amongst beautiful and magnificent Churches in India, Church is located east of Parliament House in New Delhi and Rashtrapati Bhavan which was used by then British Viceroy. The design of this Church inspired by the Palladio Church of II Redentore in Venice as well as Lutyens Hampstead Church. History:- The Cathedral Church of the Redemption traces its origin to the early  1900 CE. when Rev. T.R. Dixon was appointed as the Chaplain to meet the spiritual needs of the British officers in the Capital of India. The Cathedral was built in eight years and was completed in the year  1935 . Architecture:- Cathedral was designed by Henry Medd. Cathedral was built in such a manner that even in the extreme summers it remains cool and serene. The Church has beautifully curved high arches and delicate domes, which won the heart of the then Viceroy Lord Irwin, Lord irwin gifted an organ and a silver

Safdarjang's Tomb is a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It is an eminent example of Mughal Architecture in India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire.       History: - Safdarjang's Tomb was built in 1753-54 by Nawab Shujau'd-Daulah as tribute to his father's memory 'Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan', entitled 'Safdarjang'. He was the Governor of the province of Awadh under the reign of Muhammad Shah (1719 - 48) and later his Prime Minister. The Safdarjang tomb was erected roughly on the pattern of Humayun's tomb. Architecture and Landscape: -  The monument is entered through an ornamental painted gateway on the east. This double stories gateway has several apartments a court yard and a mosque.  The enclosure wall with channles over them to carry water to different pavilions has a series of recessed arches on the interior and octagonal towers on the four Corner

                                                                         This Rangoli is devoted to "Lord Ganesha" On the 11th Day or Ekadashi of Shukla Paksh in the month of Karthik,  the festival of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is celebrated. It is also called Prabodhani Ekadashi.It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu had woken up after a rest of four months. Hence, this day marks the end of Chaturmaas. This day is considered as a very auspicious day and marriages take place on this day all over India. All auspicious work that could not be done during the Chaturmaas are started on this day. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. Parana means breaking the fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi  Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence.  At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on f

  The India Gate is the national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The monument is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which in turn is inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. Opened: February 10, 1921 The 42-metre tall India Gate is situated in such a way that many important roads spread out from it. Traffic passing around India Gate used to be continuous until the roads were closed to the public. The lawns around Rajpath throng with people during the evening, when the monument is lit up. The India Gate hexagon complex, with a diameter of about 625 metres, covers approximately 306,000m² in area. The Republic Day Parade starts from Rashtrapati Bhavan and passes through India Gate to reach the Red Fort. Its me with Peanut vendor at India Gate. His name was Ranjeet and he belongs to Uttar Pradesh came to Delhi for Work.