Friday, 14 June 2013

qutub minar

It is one of the  tallest minaret in India.
And it has got arabic inscriptions and ancient islamic monument.
It is on the mehrauli road and evening time is good time to visit,with full of lights and ticket cost is minimum.
It has got red sandstone covered with intricate carvings and verses from quran.
It has got seven storey narrow staircase and earlier it was allowed to climb and now people are not allowed to climb .
There is also an iron pillar in the complex and the belief is that one who encircles the entire  column with their arms can have their wish granted.
but due to corrosive qualities of sweat now fence have been laid .

There are many things to explore and it is quite interesting place.
Places nearby to visit: Chatarpur temple,garden of five senses.




India gate

India gate is located in centre of new delhi .And one could take a battery car which costs 10 rupees and takes you on the entire stretch and will enjoy
On the other side one could see the india gate ,the amar jawan jyoti,eternal flame burns throughout night and day .
One could walk in the lush green garden and enjoy   bhel ,sev puri and famous kulfi in the garden area.
One could also get beautiful potrait done ,there are many who does good potrait sketch .
Also good instant photographs can be taken .
Kids would definitely enjoy playing and small play items are sold there.
one can have a good weekend in this place with family.

Iskcon temple-delhi

Iskcon-international society for krishna consciousness.

This temple is in east of kailash colony.
FEATURES OF THIS TEMPLE:
1.The main deity is krishna and radha ,the prayer hall is big and beautiful.
2.There are movie and robot shows which can be watched by getting tickets.
3.There is small shop inside the temple premises where one could get small krishna idols and the decoration things to decorate lord krishna-the dress,the turban....
4.One could also buy prasad which is being sold there inside temple premises.





Lotus temple -bahai

As the name ,the temple is notable for its lotus flower like shape.
Like all other Bahai's house of worship ,lotus temple is open to all regardless of religion,or any other distinction.
All bahai house of worship including lotus temple share architectural elements
one could also see 27 free standing marble clad petals .
A peaceful environment is always surrounded by you when one visit this temple.

Friday, 12 April 2013

Few more places to visit in delhi

The other places and temples which one can visit are
Lotus temple,
Malai mandir,
India gate
,jantar mantar,
Iskcon temple whcih is a krishna mandir,
sai memorial mandir,
jandewalan hanuman temple.
qutub minar

one could visit these places either by tourist bus or with their own transport .
Will brief about all places in short span of time.

Birla mandir-laxminarayan mandir

This temple is famous for lord laxminarayan.
This temple was built by B.R.Birla and Jugar kishore birla .
Thousands of devotees come during janmashtami and diwali .
Once we enter the temple we can see all lord icons in marble and there  are small shrines for lord shiva ,ganesha,hanuman.

This mandir is in connaught place in new delhi.

Swaminarayan Akshardham

It is one of the world's largest comprehensive hindu temple.
This temple sits on the bank of yamuna adjacent to 2010 commonwealth games village.
There are lot of events:
One can buy a ticket and enjoy the various shows as follows:
1.Hall of values
Here we get to know about life of swaminarayan and one can see all robotic figures

2.Giant screen theatre:
The film will be of 40 minutes in a giant theatre screen and one will have an very good journey along with swami through all places .

3.Boat ride:
This one is spectacular ride.I think each one should be proud that we are born in India because ,it says about all our oldest vedic research and heritage ,discoveries which makes each one proud.

4.Gajendra peeth:
One can see all elephants in different forms.

There is big garden and evening there is musical fountain show .
There is food court and also eco friently shop and one can buy some good books and agarbatis and many more.

Here photography is not allowed and also our mobile phones.
This temple is closed on monday .