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Safdarjang's Tomb

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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

Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhani Ekadashi)

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                                                                         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

INDIA GATE

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  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.

Glimpse Of New Delhi

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1.Stairs of Small Auditorium in Old Fort New Delhi. 2. Ruins Of Qutub Minar In Mehroli, New Delhi. 3. St.James Church Near Mori Gate. It is an Anglican church in Delhi, India, built in 1836 by Colonel James Skinner. It is one of the oldest churches in the city, and part of the Church of North India Diocese of Delhi. 4. Top of India Gate. India Gate 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.

KOTDWARA

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Kotdwara means gateway to Garhwal .   It is located at an altitude of 454 meters in Uttarakhand and at 120 KM from Dehradun and 200 Km from Delhi. A morning in Kotdwara Some Views  from Bherogarhi How to Reach:- By Air:- Kotdwara can be reached via air through the airport of Jollygrant, which is the nearest one from this place. Jollygrant lies close to Dehradun, 91 km away from Haridwar. By Rail:- Kotdwara can be accessed from Delhi by train (distance about 240 km) or by road (distance about 210 km). Trains such as Mussouri Express and Garhwal Express are available from Old Delhi Railway Station). A computerised railway reservation counter is available in Kotdwara. By Road:- Bus services from Uttarakhand Roadways and UP roadways can be used from Kashmiri Gate ISBT(DELHI). UPSRTC bus service is also available daily from NOIDA. 

Jhandewalan Temple

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Jhandewalan Temple History Situated in New Delhi, Jhandawalan Temple is an ancient temple having one of its own history. It is said that Jhandewalan was once located in a mountain region, surrounded by fruits, flowers and trees. According to the belief, it is said that this temple’s existence is many years old. It Says the Jhandewalan temple was built on a sanctorum. It is said that when this place was excavated then sanctorum of the Goddess was descended, and on this place then this temple was established. There was one merchant, Badridas who used to be engaged in prayer and meditation. One day he had a thought to construct a temple on this place, thus he gained all the knowledge about this place and received the evidence of the temple here. Jhandewalan Temple Importance Jhandewalan temple is one of the religious sites for Hindu’s. Here everyone can come and worship irrespective of the cast and status. Out of all temples dedicated to goddess, Jhandewalan is one of the

Agrasen ki Baoli (Ugrasen ki Baoli)

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Agrasen ki Baoli (also known as Agar Sain ki Baoli or Ugrasen ki Baoli), designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place, a short walk from Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India.Although there are no known historical records to prove who built Agrasen ki Baoli, it is believed that it was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen during the Mahabharat epic era and rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen. It is among a few of its kind in Delhi. Some parts of the well, with 103 steps, are permanently immersed in water. The visible parts of this historical step well consist of three levels. Each level is lined with arched niches on both sides. How to reach??? By Train :- Take any train for New Delhi Railway Station