Chattarpur Mandir (Near Chhatarpur Metro Station, New Delhi, Delhi) — located beyond the Qutab Minar in Mehrauli, the wonderful Chattarpur Mandir is built in South Indian style. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, the temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns and gardens. A constant hive of activity, the shrine becomes one of […]
Birla Mandir / Laxmi Narayan Temple (near Gole Market, Mandir Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi) — located on Mandir Marg in central Delhi, the temple was built in 1938 by the prominent Indian industrialist Raja Baldev Das Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is dedicated to […]
Bahai Lotus Temple (Lotus Temple Road, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Bahapur, New Delhi) — Shaped like the sacred lotus flower, this extraordinary temple is a major highlight of Delhi. Designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986, it is situated at Kalkaji and has 27 immaculate white-marble petals. It is open to the adherents of all […]
Amber Fort (Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan) – located 4 ½ hours (274 km.) southwest of New Delhi, this is one of the main tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill. Built By Raja Man Singh I, Amber Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements. With its […]
Agra Fort (5.5 km from Agra Cantt Railway Station, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh) — located 3 ½ hours (230 km.) southeast of New Delhi, this is an imposing fort on the banks of the river Yamuna, commissioned by Akbar, in 1565 AD. It encloses numerous palaces and houses like the Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman […]
This South Asian country, which is one of the most populous in the planet (at 1.25 billion people) has a rich history that goes back thousands of years, such as the Indus civilization – which existed the same time as Ancient Egypt and Sumer, but lasted far longer. India is also home of the Buddhist […]