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Old Delhi has always charmed visitors from all over the world. Today filmmakers seem to be fascinated by Chandni Chowk and markets like this. Walking in the streets, which were a part of Shahjahanabad, takes you back to the city as it used to be.
Meena Bazaar was where the royal ladies used to come shopping for their silks, jewels and for their bangles. It was located between the mosque and the red fort, hence easily accessible to them.
What you see now is very different than in the royal times. It still sells the clothes and that too is meant for special occasions like weddings. It sells blankets in bright colors and a whole lot of religious items associated with Islam.
What definitely remains even today, probably from the Mughal era is the Islamic character of this bazaar. Where not only are the buyers and sellers primarily Muslims but also the merchandise sold has some imprint of Islam.
The market is alive with activity. There is a lot to see from clothes to food. It’s an open air market that is open daily and a nice stop if you are visiting the Red Fort or the Jama Masjid mosque in Old Delhi.
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Humayun's tomb is the tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India.
The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum under her patronage in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
It was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, close to the Dina-panah Citadel, also known as Purana Qila (Old Fort), that Humayun found in 1538. It was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale.
The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
Besides the main tomb enclosure of Humayun, several smaller monuments dot the pathway leading up to it, from the main entrance in the West, including one that even pre-dates the main tomb itself, by twenty years; it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suri's court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals, constructed in 1547.
The site has many buildings to visit in addition to the main tomb. Entrance is 600 Rupees for foreigners or 50 Rupees for Indian nationals.
The sight is very popular sight and is worth a visit.
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Koh Ker ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍ is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometer’s (75 mi) away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor.
It is a jungle filled region that is sparsely populated. More than 180 sanctuaries were found in a protected area of 81 square kilometres (31 sq mi). Only about two dozen monuments can be visited by tourists because most of the sanctuaries are hidden in the forest and the whole area is not fully demined.
Koh Ker is the modern name for an important city of the Khmer empire. In inscriptions the town is mentioned as Lingapura (city of lingams) or Chok Gargyar (city of glance or as iron tree forest).
Under the reign of the kings Jayavarman IV and Harshavarman II Koh Ker was briefly the capital of the whole empire (928–944 AD). Jayavarman IV enforced an ambitious building program. An enormous water-tank and about forty temples were constructed under his rule. The most significant temple‑complex, a double sanctuary (Prasat Thom/Prang), follows a linear plan and not a concentric one like most of the temples of the Khmer kings. Unparalleled is the 36 meter (118 ft) high seven tiered pyramid, which most probably served as state temple of Jayavarman IV.
Jayavarman IV ruled from 928 to 941 at Koh Ker. He was a believed to have been the local king at this remote site, possibly his homeland, before he became king of the whole empire. That could explain why he had his residence at Koh Ker and not at Roluos (Hariharalaya) or at Yashodharapura (Angkor) like the kings before him. Some historians think that Jayavarman IV was an usurper; but, the majority of them believe that he was a legitimate ruler who could ascend to the throne because he married a half-sister of king Yasovarman I (889 – 900).
The site was awarded the title of world heritage site in September of 2023. It’s the newest such site in Cambodia joining Angkor Wat and others with this honor. The temple is worth a special trip to see.
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The Khmer term "Chrung" means corner or angle. That's the name of the location, the four corners of the city walls of Angkor Thom. Thus, Prasat Chrung is not one temple, but four, and they are more than three kilometers from each other.
The shared name makes sense as the temples are similar in design.
All of them are simple Prasat towers on a cruciform ground plan and open to the east, the two Prasat Chrungs on the eastern city wall have additional entrances to the west. The walls are decorated in the Bayon style of Angkor Thom, for example with female divine beings called Devatas in niches. Pediments show standing Avalokiteshvaras, but many of them defaced or scratched out during the reign of the Jayavarman VIII.
The southeastern Prasat Chrung is the best preserved of the four strcuctures. Besides, it was the only one with the stele containing the complete original inscription in Sanskrit on all four sides of the slab, today it is housed in the Conservation office.
The Prasat Chrung inscription not only mentions the foundation of Angkor Thom, but the previous history of Angkor as well. It is the record from which most books about Khmer history took the information that Angkor Wat builder Suryavarman II came to power by personally killing his great-uncle Dharanindravarman in combat, though this is not mentioned on the more contemporary Khmer inscriptions at Wat Po (Wat Phu) and Bau That in southern Laos.
The Prasat Chrung temples were dedicated to the Bodhisattva Lokeshvara (Avalokiteshvara), the same Mahayana saviour to whom the central Bayon temple of Angkor Thom was dedicated. So they belong to an integral masterplan of Angkor Thom, which was not only a city, but a gigantic Mahayana Buddhist temple compound.
A visit of a Prasat Chrung temple requires a 1.5 km walk or bicycle ride on the city walls, 3 km up and down, this is why Prasat Chrung is untouristed and pretty charming. The corner locations additionally offer great views to the city moat of Angk..
Angkor Wat អង្គរវត្ត
"City/Capital of Temples" is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world, 402 acres.
Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire by King Suryavarman II, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century; as such, it is also described as a "Hindu-Buddhist" temple.
Representing the abode of Hinduism's ancient gods, the spectacular temple of Angkor Wat is quite literally heaven on earth and the jewel in the Khmer archaeological crown. It's the largest of all Angkor's temples and one of the best preserved. Surrounded by a huge rectangular reservoir and an outer wall measuring over 3km in length, the temple consists of three tiered galleries and five towers shaped like lotus buds.
Such is the national pride in the site that the outline of the temple features on Cambodia's national flag. Little can prepare you for the sheer scale, splendor and symmetry of Angkor Wat, a perfect blend of artistic genius and spiritual devotion. Although somewhat neglected after the 16th century, Angkor Wat is unique in that it was never completely abandoned and the moat safeguarded the temple against the encroaching jungle.
Angkor Wat Is one of the ten wonders of the man made world and should be on the list of everyone.
The highpoint of Angkorian architecture and the culmination of centuries of innovation in style, technique and design. Angkor Wat needs no introduction but even at smaller sites such as Prasat Banteay Samre, Prasat Phanom Rung, and Prasat Beng Mealea, all the characteristic elements are on display including; concentric enclosures, raised causeways, cruciform terraces, elaborate gopuras, enclosing galleries, 'libraries', the distinctive 'pineapple' sandstone towers, tiered pediments and lintels featuring finely carved narrative and heraldic designs plus, of course, the iconic devata images.
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Prasat Baphuon ប្រាសាទបាពួន
This massive 5 tier sandstone pyramid, lying slightly northwest of Prasat Bayon is one of the most impressive Angkorian temple sites.
Although considered the royal temple of King Udayadityavarman II it is possible that work may have been initiated by his predecessor Suryavarman I. Jayavarman VI (late 11th) is said to have remodelled the upper shrines and the long, raised eastern causeway is sometimes credited to Jayavarman VII. The huge weight of this sandstone temple, approximately 100m x 120m square and around 50m high, constructed on sandy soil, made it unstable and it appears that collapse began at an early date.
Reconstruction work in the 15th century lead to the infamous 70m reclining Buddha image on the western facade and the temple's conversion to Buddhism.
By the 20th century much of the structure had entirely collapsed. Faced with such a scene of devastation a group of French archeologists decided a complete dismantling and rebuilding was necessary.
In 1960 some 300,000 blocks were removed, laid on the ground and carefully numbered for later rebuilding. Due to the intensification of conflict in the area the archeologists had to flee for their lives and their carefully drawn plans were lost.
When work restarted in 1996 the EFEO was faced with the near impossible task of putting all of these pieces back together Completion and the reopening of the site in 2011 was a minor miracle.
An eastern gopura forms an extension of the Terrace of the Elephants beyond which a 200m raised causeway with a small 2nd gopura at the halfway point. This leads to a 3rd gopura in the inner enclosure wall at the foot of the pyramid.
This temple is a historically and architecturally fascinating site as well as a highly picturesque one.
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Angkor Wat, temple complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, that was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II. The vast religious complex of Angkor Wat comprises more than a thousand buildings, and it is one of the great cultural wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious structure, covering some 400 acres and marks the high point of Khmer architecture.
The temple is the highlight of anyone’s visit to Cambodia and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
An activity that is popular to do but requires waking up very early is to come see the sunrise over the famous towers of Angkor Wat. Crowds start forming when the park opens at 5 am to see the brilliant colors in the cool of the morning.
If you enjoy sunrises this would defiantly be an activity you want to see.
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Prasat Prei Monti ប្រាសាទព្រៃមន្ទីរ
When you first see the 3 mostly ruined brick towers they are unremarkable. The site itself is very impressive in size.
Traces of an exterior moat with an eastern entrance causeway enclose an area of some 500m x 800m. The area now is a mix of forest and farmland but during the 9th century would have contained a large number of wooden constructions as well as inhabitants.
Although the temple was possibly started during the reign of Jayavarman II Prei Monti was maybe the site of Jayavarman III's palace and capital.
The towers themselves are east facing and due to poor condition little or no decoration can be seen. A lintel with Indra on Airavata lies nearby. There is also an unusual feature is of a 3m x 2m sandstone basin. The locals say this used to be the King's bathtub. The structure it was once in is completely gone so it’s up for speculation as to its use.
The site is in the Roluos group of temples. Roluos រលួស is a Cambodian archeological site about 13 km east of Siem Reap. Once it was the seat of Hariharalaya, the first capital of Khmer Empire north of Tonlé Sap (as the first capital in the strict sense of the term could have been Indrapura, identifiable with Banteay Prey Nokor.
Among the "Roluos Group" of temples there are some of the earliest permanent structures built by Khmer. They mark the beginning of classical period of Khmer civilization, dating from the late 9th century. Some were totally built with bricks, others partially with laterite or sandstone (the first large Angkorian temple built with sandstone was possibly Ta Keo).
At present it is composed by three major temples: Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko, along with the smaller Prasat Prei Monti. At both Bakong and Lolei there are modern buddhist monasteries.
The site is difficult to reach and is not the best site in the area. It has more of a historical significance than awe inspiring temple buildings. Half the fun was exploring the area by motorc..
Prasat Preah Vihear ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ
A large sandstone temple that straddles the Cambodian-Thai border, and sits precariously on the cliff edge. Prasat Preah Vihear is also commonly known as Khao Phra Viharn over the border in Thailand.
The site had been occupied and built upon over many centuries, the current structures predominately date between the 10th-11th centuries.
Preah Vihear Temple ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ Prasat Preah Vihear) is an ancient Hindu temple built by the Khmer Empire, located on top of a 525 meter (1,722 ft) cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in the Preah Vihear province of Cambodia.
Preah Vihear Temple was supported and modified by successive kings and thus bears elements of several architectural styles. It is unusual among Khmer temples in being constructed along a long north–south axis, rather than having the conventional rectangular plan with orientation toward the east.
Construction of the first temple on the site began in the early 9th century. Both then and in the following centuries, it was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva in his manifestations as the mountain gods Sikharesvara and Bhadresvara.
The earliest surviving parts of the temple, however, date from the Koh Ker period in the early 10th century, when the empire's capital was at the city of that name.
Today, elements of the Banteay Srei style of the late 10th century can be seen, but most of the temple was constructed during the reigns of the Khmer kings Suryavarman I (1006–1050) and Suryavarman II (1113–1150).
In the wake of the decline of Hinduism in the region, the site was converted to use by Buddhists.
In modern times, Prasat Preah Vihear was rediscovered and became subject dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.
The site is well worth a visit. Its no lk ger accessible from Thailand directly but its an easy deive from Siem Reap or from the border crossing to the west of the site.
It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and an amazing part of the regions history.
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Sambor Prei Kuk (Isanapura) សំបូរព្រៃគុហ៍ is an archaeological site in Cambodia located in Kampong Thom Province, 176 km (109 mi) east of Angkor and 206 km (128 mi) north of Phnom Penh.
The now ruined complex dates back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century), established by king Isanavarman I as central royal sanctuary and capital, known then as "Isanapura" ឦសានបុរ
In 2017, Sambor Prei Kuk was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located on the Eastern bank of the Tonle Sap lake, close to the Steung Saen River, the central part of Sambor Prei Kuk is divided into three main groups.
Each group has a square layout surrounded by a brick wall. The structures of the overall archaeological area were constructed at variable times: the southern and north groups (7th century) by Isanavarman I, who is considered a possible founder of the city and the central group.
The buildings of Sambor Prei Kuk are characteristic of the Pre-Angkorean period with a simple external plan. The principal material is brick, but sandstone is also used for certain structures.
Isanavarman I reigned over the Chenla Kingdom between 616 and 637 AD, taking Isanabura as his capital and it is argued that he built the main temple Prasat Sambor (Group N), as there is an inscription on the site attributed to his reign and dated 13 September 627 AD.
The last important king in Isanapura was Jayavarman I, whose death caused turmoil to the kingdom at the start of the 8th century, breaking it in many principalities and opening the way to a new time: Angkor. This site is also claimed as an early capital of Jayavarman II.
The site is currently seeing a lot of much needed restoration. The site is a must visit for history lovers and anyone wanting to see construction styles before Angkor.
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Prang Pha Kho ปรางค์พะโค
The temple is located in the south central part of Nakhon Ratchasima province. Only a few sections of what was originally likely to have been a significant sized temple remain standing today.
The temple consists of an east facing, T-shaped main shrine siting on a high laterite base. The lower sections are in sandstone with upper courses probably in brick.
One partially intact library sits to the northeast with traces of a second in the southeastern quadrant. Unusually, the 'library' opens to the south.
The complex is enclosed by a moat on three sides while modern road now covers the eastern side which would have featured the entrance causeway and possibly a gopura.
Although the main shrine in particular is in poor condition the structures still feature plenty of carved and decorative sandstone elements including false doors and octagonal colonettes while the library houses a nice preserved lintel. A pair of devata reliefs were also found and have since been transferred to the Phimai National Museum along with a pair of guardian lions and a damaged pediment. (While common at Angkor temples, apsara - or devata - figures are rare in Khmer temples located in what is today Thailand.)
The unusual lintel appears to depict a complete Kala figure with, not only a standard style head and hands holding garlands, but the body of a lion. The somewhat eroded relief is hard to date precisely but the overall style of the sanctuary is early to mid-11th century.
A second, damaged lintel is today on the ground as are sections of pediments and colonnettes, a large, intact linga pedestal, several intact antefixes and three lotus bud top pieces.
It has been suggested these are evidence of three original towers although no traces of additional platforms are visible.
A large number of additional sandstone and laterite blocks on the ground are evedence of additional original structures that have not been restored.
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Prasat Preah Ko ប្រាសាទព្រះគោ
Prasat Preah Ko, or Temple of the Sacred Bull predates its larger neighbour Bakong and was dedicated by Indravarman I in the late 9th century, to both the god Shiva and his own family. The sacred bull refers to Nandi, statues of whom can still be seen on site.
The 6 brick towers are aligned eastwards on a low platform. The towers are just a fraction of a large site extending to the north, south and west and bordered by a moat.
The 600 sq meter area is currently heavily forested and few traces of an outer wall or gopuras remain. The shrines are offset slightly south and to the extreme east of this large enclosure leaving a large empty space in the center which could have been occupied by the royal palace.
An eastern gopura, parts of a laterite wall and a second brick entrance pavilion can be seen.
The brick towers themselves are in good repair and feature high quality sandstone lintels and inserted carved figures while sections of the original stucco work, which would originally have covered the entire exteriors, can still be seen.
Lintels are high relief, intricate heraldic designs; figures are male guardians and devatas while stucco work includes Kalas, small figures and vegetal wreathes.
The site is small compared to many of the other ruins around Angkor but the history and the highr quality designs on site its worth a visit its located outside of Siem Reap anout 20 minutes to the east in the Roluos group of temples that predate Angkor
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Mehrauli Archaeological Park is an archaeological area spread over 200 acre in the Mehrauli neighbourhood of the South Delhi district of Delhi, India, adjacent to the Qutub Minar (a World Heritage Site) and the Qutb complex.
It consists of over 100 historically significant monuments. It is the only area in Delhi known for 1,000 years of continuous occupation, and includes the ruins of Lal Kot built by Tomar Rajputs in 1060, making it the oldest extant fort of Delhi, and architectural relics of subsequent period, rule of Khalji dynasty, Tughlaq dynasty, Lodhi dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and the British Raj.
The redevelopment of the area as an archaeological park and conservation of important structures started in 1997, in collaboration between Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), the State Department of Archaeology, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), which first started systematic documentation of structures in the area and also started conducting heritage walks since 2000.
Over the years, INTACH has restored some 40 monuments in the Park and added signages, heritage trails, and sandstone trail-markers.
The site is not well restored at the current time but it does have some interesting structures. It’s a great place to explore in your own away from the crowds and enjoy this piece of history.
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Dilli Haat is a paid-entrance open-air market, food plaza, and craft bazaar located in Delhi.
Dilli Haat was established jointly by Delhi Tourism (DTDC), Government of Delhi and NDMC, D.C. (Handicrafts) and D.C. (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and opened in March 1994.
The 6 acres of land on which this complex is situated was salvaged as part of a reclamation project and transformed into a plaza. Extensive foundation work, small thatched roof cottages and kiosks give the plaza a village atmosphere. Some shops are permanent but other sellers are rotated, usually for fifteen days.
To sell wares, there is an application process; spaces are allocated according to which state the seller is from. In all, Dilli Haat, INA Market has 62 stalls allotted on a rotational basis to craftsmen for a payment of INR 100 per day for a maximum period of 15 days.
Dilli Haat INA is open 10:30 to 22:00, seven days a week. The entrance fee for Indian nationals is Rs. 30 for adults, Rs.20 for children under 12 years of age. Foreigners are charged Rs. 100.
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Jama Masjid of Delhi, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal, in Agra. Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an impressive example of Mughal architecture.
Jama Masjid is Delhi’s principal mosque, the place where the city’s Muslims traditionally gather for Friday communal prayer; Jama Masjid is Arabic for “Friday mosque.” The mosque is near the Red Fort, yet another of Shah Jahan’s buildings.
Jama Masjid and its courtyard stand on an outcropping more than 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque a commanding view of the surrounding area.
The longer name, Masjid-i Jahān Numā, translates to “world-reflecting mosque” or “world-displaying mosque.”
The mosque was built by a crew of some 5,000 workers. The principal construction material was red sandstone, but some white marble was also used.
Entry into the mosque is 300 Rupees for foreigners. Most of the area is closed off to tourists. The building itself is very impressive and a great place to take a few pictures. Dress code is strictly enforced at the mosque.
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Khari Baoli Spice Market is a massive market near the Red Fort in Old Delhi. It’s a scene of chaos, smells and sounds. The narrow roads are packed with shops selling a little bit of everything with workers carrying heavy burdens among the pedestrians. It’s a sight to see for anyone wanting a glimpse of what India is like.
Khari Baoli is Asia's largest spice market, and its charm is the aromatic and colorful array of spices, herbs, dried fruits, and nuts that fill the air with their fragrances. You can smell the market from quite a distance away.
It’s a short walk or Tuk Tuk ride from the metro and worth a look. Expect to see cows, goats and monkeys wondering the streets and climbing on the buildings.
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The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It consists of 399 steps.
The Qutb Minar was built over the ruins of the Lal Kot, the citadel of Dhillika. Qutub Minar was begun after the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. Drawing references from their Ghurid homeland, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish constructed a minar (minaret) at the south-eastern corner of the Quwwatu’l-Islam between 1199 and 1503.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, mostly built between 1199 and 1220.
It can be compared to the 62 meter all brick Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan, of 1190, which was constructed a decade or so before the probable start of the Delhi tower.
It is usually thought that the tower is named for Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who began it. It is also possible that it is named after Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki a 13th-century sufi saint, because Shamsuddin Iltutmish was a devotee of his.
The site is worth a visit. Plan on at least two hours to view everything that is here. It is a must stop for history lovers if you are in the city.
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Old Delhi is an area in the Central Delhi district of Delhi, India. It was founded as a walled city named Shahjahanabad in 1648, when Shah Jahan (the Mughal emperor at the time) decided to shift the Mughal capital from Agra. The construction of the city was completed in 1648, and it remained the capital of Mughal India until its fall in 1857, when the British Empire took over as paramount power in the Indian subcontinent.
It serves as the symbolic heart of metropolitan Delhi and is known for its bazaars, street food, shopping locations and its Islamic architecture; Jama Masjid being the most notable example, standing tall in the midst of the old city. Only a few havelis are left and maintained.
The surrounding walls, 12 feet (3.7 m) wide and 26 feet (7.9 m) tall, originally of mud, were replaced by red stone in 1657. In the Mughal period, the gates were kept locked at night. The walls have now largely disappeared, but most of the gates are still present.
The main street, now termed Chandni Chowk, runs from the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid. Originally a canal ran through the middle of the street.
Lining the main road are shops selling clothes, jewelry, food and much more. There are also numerous side alleys with shops that attract huge crowds of visitors. It’s something every visitor to Delhi should experience.
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In the Jangpura District of South Delhi is the Bhogal Buddha Vihar Temple. It’s approximately 100 years old and is the gathering place for the small community of Thais that live in the city. During Songkron, the Thai New Years Celebration, they all gathered to celebrate.
The temple is part of the community and this was shown with donating food and drinks to the people in need. In addition they had a traditional celebration with activities like water splashing for the kids.
The traditional celebration included chanting with the monks, worshiping the ancestors and pouring water on the hands of the monks. These are the traditional activities for the Thai New Year.
In addition to the Thai residents of the area the Thai ambassador came to take part with her fellow countrymen.
It was fun to participate with Thais that are living away from home. It’s a very close community and we got to enjoy their hospitality.
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The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, and also known as Agra's Red Fort.
Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.
It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also known as the "Lal-Qila" or "Qila-i-Akbari". Before being captured by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
In 1983, the Agra fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its importance during the Mughal Dynasty. It is about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.
The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It was later renovated by Shah Jahan.
Only about 30% of the site is accessible for visitors since it’s still used by the Indian army. What is accessible is a real treat to see. The history of the site is amazing and well worth a visit after a stop at the Taj Mahal.
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The Taj Mahal (/ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ-/; lit. 'Crown of the Palace')[4][5][6] is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643, but work continued on other phases of the project for another 10 years. The first ceremony held at the mausoleum was an observance by Shah Jahan, on 6 February 1643, of the 12th anniversary of the death of Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum was opened at that time to thousands of mourners.
The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around ₹32 million, which in 2023 would be approximately ₹35 billion (US$498 million).
The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the emperor's court architect.
The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the 7 manmade wonders of the modern world.
It’s definitely a place I would recommend to anyone m, even if you are not a history buff the complex is a must see if you are in India.
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The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, India, that historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors.
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, Shah Jahan's favorite colours, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal.
The fort lies along the Yamuna River, which fed the moats surrounding most of the walls. Construction began in the sacred Islamic month of Muharram, on 13 May 1638. Supervised by Shah Jahan, it was completed on 6 April 1648.
Unlike other Mughal forts, the Red Fort's boundary walls are asymmetrical to contain the older Salimgarh Fort.
The fort represents the peak in the Mughal architecture under Shah Jahan and combines Persian palace architecture with Indian traditions.
The fortress-palace was a focal point of the city of Shahjahanabad, which is present-day Old Delhi. Shah Jahan's successor, Aurangzeb, added the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) to the emperor's private quarters, constructing barbicans in front of the two main gates to make the entrance to the palace more circuitous.
The fort was plundered of its artwork and jewels during Nader Shah's invasion of the Mughal Empire in 1739. Most of the fort's marble structures were subsequently demolished by the British following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The fort's defensive walls were largely undamaged, and the fortress was subsequently used as a garrison.
The Red Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of the Red Fort Complex.
The site is massive and one of the must see places in Delhi. Plan on spending several hours exploring the site if you visit.
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Located in the plush locality of Sarojini Nagar in South Delhi, lies the famous Sarojini Nagar market. Known for its cheap prices and an infinite variety of clothes and accessories, Sarojini Nagar market is one of the best markets for shopping in Delhi.
If you are looking to buy clothes for your daily usage, Sarojini Nagar market would offer you an infinite range to choose from.
Open everyday except Mondays, the lanes of Sarojini Nagar market are flooded by buyers. People flock to the market from all parts of Delhi. The cheap price of clothes makes it an irresistible deal.
Whatever you need, you’ll find it in the famous market of Delhi, Sarojini Nagar market. Just like any other flea markets in Delhi, the final price on any item would depend upon your bargaining skills.
The market is huge and will be very busy. It starts right when you get off the metro. Huge crowds great you and add to a great time.
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Jangpura is a neighborhood in South East Delhi district of Delhi. It’s south of the main hustle and bustle of the city with a unique feel. It has many things to see from markets to temples.
What is fun about the area is the vendors set up in store fronts or along the sides of the road. You can see a bit of their daily life with a short walk through this neighborhood.
What is is you can sample traditional foods and interact with the locals away from the touristy areas.
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Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, generally known as the ISKCON Delhi temple, is a well known Vaishnav temple of Lord Krishna and goddess Radha in the form of Radha Parthasarathi.
The Temple was inaugurated on 5 April, 1998 by the then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the presence of former Chief Minister of Delhi Sahib Singh Verma and Sushma Swaraj. It is located at Hare Krishna Hills (near Nehru Place), in the East of Kailash area of New Delhi, India.
ISKCON Temple, designed and built by Achyut Kanvinde who in 1993 agreed to accept a pro-bono commission to build this temple complex for the followers of Srila Prabhupada. It is one of the largest temple complexes in India. It comprises numerous rooms for priests and for religious services. The temple also has a 375 seat auditorium which is used for cultural and religious functions.
The Glory of India Vedic Cultural Centre holds the 'Astounding Bhagavad Gita', which is the largest printed book of the major text of any world religion. The Italian printed 'Astounding Bhagavad Gita', weighs 800 kg and measures over 2.8 meters. It was unveiled by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 26 February, 2019.
The temple was very interesting to see. The ceremony where they open the 3 doors to show the deities was a surprise and the highlight of the temple visit.
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