The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means remover of ten referring to Lord Rama's defeat of the ten-headed demon king Ravana. The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Mahishasur. The festival of Vijay Dashmi or Dussehra marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. The festival of Dussehra epitomizes the triumph of … [Read more...]
The Indian Air Force Museum in Saddi Dilli….
The Indian Air Force Museum surely promises a unique experience for an aviation enthusiast. This museum is located in Palam, just besides the domestic terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Dilli. Although it is a little far from the Central Dilli, one can easily reach the museum by personal or public transport. The Air Force Museum was only one of its kind … [Read more...]
Other Attractions
Jantar Mantar The Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular place for people who want to prove a protest. _________ Lodhi Gardens The Lodhi Gardens is a park spread over 90 acres (360,000 m2). It has architectural works of the 15th century Sayyid and Lodhis, a Pathan … [Read more...]
Lutyens Delhi
India Gate and Rajpath Among some of the very important pieces of the Lutyens Delhi is the Rajpath which means the King’s Way, starts from the Vijay Chowk and is a straight road which runs up to the India Gate and beyond that. India Gate is a war memorial raised in the honor of the Indian soldiers who died during the Afghan wars and the World War I. The names of the soldiers … [Read more...]
Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions Dilli being culturally and historically very rich is bound to have many tourist attractions for the past era's. We have tried to bring to you a list of tourist attractions in Delhi (Dilli) which are a must visit when you are in the walled city. Dilli is the largest metropolis of India and eighth largest of the World. It started as Indraprastha, a small … [Read more...]
