DELHI - CAPITAL OF INDIA

DELHI- CAPITAL OF INDIA

Delhi is the capital of India. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river. It is believed to have been built by the Pandavas. They called it Indraprastha. It is famous for its tourist attractions, food, and it's marketplaces.

Centuries later, Emperor Shahjahan rebuilt the city and called it Shahjahanabad. New, Delhi planned by the British architect, Edward Lutyens was built as the capital of India by the English.

Delhi shares its boundary with Uttar Pradesh in the East and Haryana on the other three sides. It is now called the National Capital Territory. Many Government offices are situated in New Delhi.

The President of India lives in Rashtrapati Bhawan. It has many gardens. The Mughal Garden is open to the public in the month of February.

The Central Secretariat has two office blocks where ministers have their offices.

The Prime Minister of India’s office is in South Block. The buildings that surround the South Block are the offices of the ministers and departments of the Indian Government. The ministers and their officers work from here.

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha hold their sessions in the Parliament House. The Governments of other countries have their offices in Delhi. They are called Embassies or High Commissions.

The Delhi Metro has the most modern system of transport in the world. It is a world-class metro. A large number of tourists come to visit Delhi from all over the world.a.

Old Delhi has some beautiful historical monuments. Two of these are the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid.The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid were built by Shahjahan. They are built of red sandstone. The Prime Minister of India hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort on

15^th August every year. The Jama Masjid is one of the biggest mosques in India. Other places of interest are the Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rajghat, Nehru Planetarium, National Museum, International Doll’s Museum and Appu Ghar.

The Amar Jawan Jyoti is a flame which remains lit day and night at India Gate. It burns in the memory of soldiers who

sacrificed their lives for our country. The Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi is at Rajghat.

Some very important places of worship are the Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Sisganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, St. James Church, Birla Mandir and Akshardham Temple.

The climate of Delhi is very hot in summers and very cold in winters. During summers, hot and dry winds blow. These winds are

called Loo. The monsoon wind brings rain. It rains between July and September. The people of Delhi celebrate all major Indian festivals – Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Id, Holi, Christmas, Pongal, Onam and Navroj. A grand parade is held at the Rajpath on Republic Day.

The Delhi, the men wear shirts and trousers and the women wear sarees and salwar suits. Many girls wear jeans and skirts too.

In Delhi, you can meet people from all over the country. They live and work here. They speak their own languages and follow their own customs. For this reason, Delhi is also called Mini India.

Delhi is famous for its butter chicken, chaat, paranthas, kebabs, biryani, chole bhature, pani-puri, etc. People love these snacks and it gives them a delicious flavor of spices.

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