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Jama Masjid
One of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan , Jama
Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi
but in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three
gateways, Four angle towers and two 40 m. high minarets.
You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off
your shoes and make sure that you are properly
dressed before entering . One can also go to the top of
minarets. From here you can have a birds eye view of
Delhi.
The Bahai Temple
Completed in 1986 ,the Bahai temple is set amidst pools
and gardens , and adherents of any faith are free to visit
the temple and pray or meditate silently according to
their own religion . The structure is in lotus shape so it
often called the lotus temple. The view of the temple is
very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is
flood lit.
Nizam-ud-din Shrine
The tomb of the famous sufi saint Nizam-ud-din Auliya
built on the way from Humayun's tomb.Inside the premises
of the shrine is a tank which is surrounded by many other
tombs. It is said that there was a controversy between
the rulers of Tughlakabad and the saint over building
this tank.The saint had said that the city of Tughlakabad
will never flourish and so did it happen. The shrine also has
the tomb of Amir Khusru and the grave of Jahanara , the
daughter of Shah Jahan. It is worth visiting the shrine at
around sunset on Thursdays , as it is a popular time for
worship , and qawwali singers start performing after the
evening prayers.
Birla Mandir
This temple was build by G. D. Birla in 1938. This beautiful
temple is located in the west of Connaught Place.The temple
is dedicated to the goddess of prosperity and good fortune.
The temple has well grafted gardens. It is also known as the
Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
Iskcon Temple
Completed in 1998, this is a complex of temples. Built on a
hilly place this temple is dedicated to the Lord Krishna and
was built by the Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult followers.This
complex is elegantly build and is one of the largest temple
complexes in India . Currently the main attraction of the
temple are the Robort who enact and preach the Gita.
Chattarpur Mandir
A complex of temples called Chattarpur mandir is Located
beyond the Qutab Minar in Mehrauli. Dedicated to Goddess
Durga. Build in South Indian style the temple complex
is spread overa large area with beautiful lawns and gardens.
Though devotees visit these temples through the year,during
the navratras devotees come from near and far. During the
festivals there are special bus services to these temples.
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