Transcript Delhi- The Capital of India

Delhi- The Capital of India
By:Gaurav Aggarwal
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About Delhi
Delhi, the capital of India is the third largest city
of the world. Delhi is situated in north central
India and stands on the west bank of Yamuna
river. It is bounded on the east by the state of
Uttar Pardesh and on the north, west and south
by Haryana. Delhi is spread over an area of 1483
sq. kilometers, 216 meters above sea level and
has a population of around 14 million. The
amalgamation of various cultures, traditions,
religions has painted Delhi in colour which are
brought from all over India.
Map of Delhi
Art and Culture
It is almost impossible to separate Delhi from its Art
and Culture. Being the centre of the nation has also
made Delhi the cultural capital which not only
boasts of many museums and art galleries but also
plays host to a lot of events involving visual and
performing arts.
Akbar was well known for his contribution to the
arts and craft. He built an extensive library of books
on many subjects, and his capital city at
Fatehpursikri still stands as a monumental example
of mughal architecture.
Delhi Lifestyle
Delhi shares its borders with Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which
influence the life-styles and language of the people. Characteristics of its
geographical location, its inhabitants are a race blend of tradition and intellect. They
are extremely receptive to modern ideas, inventions and the fantasies of the
modern social ethos. People belonging to various religious sects, castes and lingual
groups live marvelously with each other, with their socio-economic status taking a
back seat. Migrations from various parts of India has led to diverse culture coming
together in various parts of Delhi. Durga Puja in Delhi celebrated with same
enthusiasm as Id is celebrated. The Guru Purab and Christmas carry the same colour
as Diwali or Buddha Purnima. The amalgamation of various cultures, traditions,
religions has painted Delhi in colour which are brought from all over India.
Festivals in Delhi
Delhi offers a feast of festivals for every
imaginable taste. This city celebrates harvests,
seasons and celestial mangos, worships holy
books and sacred stories, burns the devil and
pays homage to light, and throws birthday
parties for the founders of Islam, Hinduism,
Jainism, Hare Krishna, Sikhism - and India. In
fact , all major Indian festivals are celebrated
here by different communities.
Places of Worship
Bangla Saheb Gurudwar
Jama Masjid
Akshardham Temple
Birla Mandir
Lotus Temple
Lal Mandir