Lotus Temple in Delhi

Lotus Temple is one of the most beautiful temples of India. This temple is about 40m high. Lotus Temple is also called Bahai House of Worship. The most interesting fact about this temple is that it has build in the shape of a half-opened Lotus flower.

Lotus Temple is situated in the south area of Delhi. The exact location of temple is Kalkaji, New Delhi. Lotus Temple has built with pure white marble like Taj Mahal of Agra, India. It was completed in 1986. The complete structure of temple contains 27 giant white marble petals and nine pools. The petals of temple shows unifying spiritual paths of the Baha'i faith, which believes in oneness of all religions and mankind.

This temple is open for all religions. People from all around India visit here. Most important is that, this temple is visited by number of tourists everyday. As a holy temple, it contains Prayers four times a day. During these sessions Prayers of all religions take place there. Prayer timings in temple are as follows:
10:00AM to 10:15AM
12:00PM to 12:15PM
3:00PM to 3:15 PM
5:00 PM to 5:15 PM

This Temple has also received many awards for its beautiful architecture. These award are:

• Award given to the architect Mr. Sabha in the year 1987 from International Federation for Art and Architecture, USA.
• Award by Institute of Structural Engineers in UK for its structural design
• The Citation Award for personifying the visual impact of the beautiful Lotus flower.
• Accreditation for its outdoor illumination in the year 1988
• American Concrete Institute Award for being one of the most artistically built concrete structures.
• In the year 2000 it received the "Glob Art Academy Award" from Glob Art Academy in Vienna.
  

Delhi Parks: Parks in Delhi

Delhi, as capital of India is a very populated place, expect this offers number of parks with lots of greenery. These parks are well maintained and daily number of people assembler there for morning and evening activities. Even you will get gatherings in Delhi parks in day time as well. Some parks also used as picnic spots. Parks in Delhi are very attractive and enjoyable. Some of the most popular parks in Delhi are:

1. Lodhi Park: This park is adjoining the India International Center, and also contains the tombs of Sayid and Lodhi rulers. This is a very well maintained park. This park also needs some watching out since you will encounter couples in this park who are being affectionate. Given that this park is in the midst of officialdom, a large number of the regular visitors to the park are government employees.

2. Buddha Jayanti Park: This is a sprawling big park, located in the area of the Ridge. Reachable from the Ridge Road, Shankar Road or Sardar Patel Marg.

3. India Gate Lawns: This is not a park in the proper sense. Located in the center of the city, these are sprawling lawns stretching from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Very popular with families because of the wide open lawns, this is a good place to be at night. Lots of ice-cream vendors available, and seems even more special when India Gate is lighted up.

4. Nehru Park: Located in Chanakyapuri, this is another big park, spread over 85 acres. Very popular with people from the vicinity.

5. Shantipath (Embassy Road): Not a park as such. Shantipath is embassy lane, with a central road and embassies set off a fair distance from the central road. The distance between the embassies and the central road is covered with well maintained lawns.

6. Deer Park: Located in South Delhi, it is a paradise for morning walkers. Close to Hauz Khaz village, Safdarjuang Enclave and IIT.

7. National Zoo Park: National Zoological Park or the Delhi Zoo is one of the finest zoos in Asia and is situated close to Purana Qila or Old Fort in Delhi.

8. Garden of Five Senses: The Garden of Five Senses is not just a park, it is a space with a variety of activities, inviting public interaction and exploration. The twenty-acre site, located at Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area in New Delhi, is spectacular area in New Delhi, is spectacular.

9. Kalindi Kunj: Kalindi Kunj park is located on the boundary between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad. The park is situated on the bank of Yamuna. This is a pretty park with fountains, lit in the evenings with colourful lights.

10. Kalkaji District Park: Kalkaji District Park is located near the Nehru Place office complex. This is very beautiful to visit with lakes and beautiful terraced gardens

11. Sultanpur Bird sanctuary: Sultanpur Bird sanctuary is on 40 km distance from Delhi in Gurgoan. This park is ideal for birding and bird watchers. Sultanpur Bird sanctuary Is best to visit in winters when a large number of migratory birds come here.

Agra Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal of India

Taj Mahal is known as one of the eight wonders of world. This is situated in Agra, India. Taj Mahal is the symbol of love which as built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife. Taj Mahal is considered as one of the most beautiful architecture of India. Taj Mahal has built by pure white marbles. It took 18 years to built. 20,000 workers were involved in building of Taj Mahal. This building was completed in 1648 with the cost of 32 Million Rupees.

Taj Mahal is the most visited place of Agra. Apart from Taj Mahal, Agra has many other attractions like it has Red Fort, Sikandra and Itmad-Ud-Daulah. This building is not fully open for public. You can only visit some specific areas of Taj Mahal. Central dome of Taj Mahal is fifty-eight feet in diameter with a height of 213 feet. It has a large garden which contains four pools. Yamuna river flows behind this beautiful building.

Taj Mahal is one of the famous buildings of the world. Its popularity is for its tremendous beauty and architecture. People from all around the world visit to Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is the most inspiring place, especially for love birds, which give them a stronger feeling to be more pure and perfect with their loved one.

Delhi Five Star Hotels: Five Star hotels in New Delhi

Five Star hotels of New Delhi are well maintained, having best architecture and offer all modern facilities. Five Star hotels of New Delhi offer big conference halls for business meetings, organizing corporate events, receptions, weddings etc. These hotels can be found at different locations of New Delhi. Mainly you will get these hotels in the very posh areas of New Delhi. Check below the list of Five Star hotels of New Delhi.

• Hotel Centaur New Delhi: Hotel Centaur is located at Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi.

• Hotel Qutab New Delhi: Hotel Qutab is located at Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Qutab Institutional Area South Delhi.

• Hotel Samrat New Delhi: Hotel Samrat is located at Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
  

• Hotel Taj Ambassador New Delhi: Hotel Taj Ambassador is located at Cornwallis Road, Lodi Estate, New Delhi.

• Park Royal InterContinental Hotel New Delhi: Park Royal InterContinental Hotel is located at International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi.

• Uppal's Orchid/Ecotel Hotel New Delhi: Uppal's Orchid/Ecotel Hotel is located at Swarna Jayanti Marg, New Delhi.

• Hotel Shangri-La New Delhi: Hotel Shangri-La is located at Connaught Place, New Delhi.

• Claridges Hotel New Delhi: Claridges Hotel is located at Shooting Range Road, Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana.

• Hotel Siddarth New Delhi: Hotel Siddarth is located at Pusa Road, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi.

• Hotel Qutub New Delhi: Hotel Qutub is located at Qutab Road, Near Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi.

• Hotel Marriott New Delhi: Hotel Marriott is located at Distrit Centre Saket, New Delhi.

• Hotel Claridges New Delhi: Hotel Claridges is located at Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi.

• Hotel Ambassador New Delhi: Hotel Ambassador is located at Cornwallis Road, Lodi Estate, New Delhi.

Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar of New Delhi

Qutub Minar is situated in Qutb complex. Its foundation was laid down by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak but was Completed by His Son-in-law Iltutmish and Further By Firoz Shah Tughlak. Qutub Minar was built in 1193 A.D. In building of Qutub Minar red sandstone has been used. It is 72.5 m high. Having 399 Steps Leading to the Top. Base of Qutub Minar is 14.3m wide, Top Floor is 2.75m wide.

Qutub Minar is honored as one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. Qutub Minar has five distinct storeys, each one with a nice balcony. The first three storeys of Qutub Minar has built with red sandstone and the fourth and fifth by marble and sandstone.

Apart from Qutub Minar there are many more historic complexes in Qutb complex. Like one can see there tomb of Adham Khan and Zafar Mahal within Qutub complex and the tomb of Jamali-Kamali behind it. Other structures in Qutb complex are:

• Tomb of Iitutmish: Tomb of Iitutmish was built in 1235 AD with red sandstone.

• Alai Minar: Alai Minar was built by Alaud-Din-Khalji. It stands north to Qutub Minar. Alai Minar is 25m in height.

• Quwwat-ul-Islam: Quwwat-ul-Islam is a mosque constructed by Qutub-ud-din in 1198 also stands in the Qutb complex.

• Iron Pillar: Iron Pillar is 7m in height and has been made up of 98% wrought iron.