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Jama Masjid Delhi

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Jama Masjid Delhi Jama Masjid is the greatest mosque of Delhi also spelled Jami Masjid or Masjid-i Jahannuma, mosque in Old Delhi, India, built in 1650-56 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort a famous patron of Islamic architecture. It is the largest mosque in India, capable of placing 25,000 devotees. Jama Masjid is Delhi's main mosque, where Muslims of the city traditionally gather for Friday's communal prayer; Jama Masjid is Arabic for "Friday Mosque". The tall name, the Masjid-e-Jahanuma, is transformed into "the mosque that reflects the world" or "the mosque that displays the world". The main building material was red stone, but some white marble was also used.  Every year, on the Eid, thousands of pilgrims go to the mosque to pay Eid prayers on the morning. Under the instructions of Shahi Imam, the mosque is maintained jointly by Delhi Waqf Board and Jama Masjid Committee. History of Jama

Laxminarayan Temple or Birla Mandir Delhi

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Laxminarayan Temple or Birla Mandir Delhi Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the main Hindu temples and a tourist attraction in Delhi, also famous as Birla Mandir. The temple is devoted to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver) hence the temple is called Laxminarayan Temple. The temple was built by the industrialst Sh. J.K. Birla in 1939 in the west of Connaught Place. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, on the condition that it will remain open for all castes of people. The Laxminarayan Temple in Delhi is situated in the west of Connaught Place area and is a main tourist attraction. It is spread over an area of 7.5 acres and contains of several fountains, memorials and sculptures and models of religious. The temple also has a Geeta Bhavan which is used for speeches. The Laxminarayan Temple is a main attraction amongst the tourists during Janmashtami and Diwali festivals. History of Laxminarayan Temple or Birla Mandir  Also call

AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE DELHI

AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE DELHI Akshardham signifies the perfect habitation God. It is hailed as an endless spot of dedication, immaculateness and harmony. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – a house of God, a Hindu worship place. The mandir is an unassuming tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830), the incredible sages of Hinduism. The generally styled complex was inaugurated on 6 November 2005 by HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the devoted efforts of artisans and volunteers. In New Delhi, Swaminarayan Akshardham is a symbol of 10,000 years of Indian culture with its beauty and intelligence. It shows the spirit of India's ancient architecture, traditions. Akshardham's experience is an important journey for India's glorious art, values ​​and progress, joy and harmony of mankind. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple was made in only five years. The Guinness World Recognition was recognized as the world's largest comprehensive Hindu temple. This comp

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Delhi The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the Main Sikh pilgrimage hub in Delhi, is placed on Ashok Road with close to the Connaught Place. History Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Delhi Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was initially a bungalow of Raja Jai Singh who was an Indian ruler the in the seventeenth century.   It was recognized as Jaisinghpura Palace. In the seventeenth century it was the royal residence of Raja Jai Singh. It is said that in 1664. The eighth Sikh Guru Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji came to visit the King and relieved individuals who were contracted with smallpox and cholera pestilence by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, utilized by the Guru, still it is inside the Gurudwara and is accepted to have the medicinal properties. The Gurudwara and its Sarovar are toady a place of great worship for Sikhs. Gurudwara Complex Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Delhi The Gurudwara complex has a kitchen, a hug