1. BIRLA MANDIR ( Laxmi Narayan Temple )
Birla Mandir (also known as the Laxmi Narayan Temple) is a dedicated Hindu Temple that was created in 1938. Devoted to the goddess Laxmi, Birla Mandir stands for prosperity and good fortune. As an important prayer site, Birla Mandir attracts the attention of people from all over the world, eager to set foot in the very place Mahatma Gandhi himself used to pray as well as where he was assassinated.
Open to people of all faiths and religion, Birla Mandir is an extremely warm and inviting temple. Visit today, and explore a world of culture, dedication, and history – and be sure to remember to remove your shoes once inside the temple’s courtyard !
4. National Archive Museum
National Archives Museum
The first and foremost task of the Museum of National Archives, New Delhi, conserves the vital statistics of the Govt. of India in its chest .
The records holdings in the National Archives are in a regular series starting from the year 1748 A.D. These are in English, Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Modi, Urdu etc., These records are on paper, palm leaf, birch bark, parchment etc. They are broadly of four categories : Public Records, Oriental Records, Manuscripts and Private Papers.
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5. Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) was inaugurated and opened to the general public on 5th June 1978, the World Environment Day. The motto of National Museum of Natural History is 'Educating while entertaining.'
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6. Supreme Court of India 7. PRAGATI MAIDAAN - EXHIBITION GROUND
Pragati Maidan are two Hindi words, which in English means “Progress Ground” or “Development Park”, a venue for large exhibitions and conventions in New Delhi. With 72,000 sq. meters of exhibition space, it is presently Delhi's largest exhibition centre.
Pragati Maidan offers about 61,290 sq. meters of covered exhibition space in 16 halls, besides 10,000 sq. meters of open display area. The complex houses 18 exhibition halls, several buildings, eateries, performance spaces and compounds, including headquarters of the Indian Trade Promotion Organization, It hosts over 70 national and international exhibitions annually, with the largest being the India International Trade Fair which attracts over 10,000 exhibitors and over 30,00,000 visitors. This complex houses five permanent exhibitions which include the Atomic Energy and Defense Pavilion. Some of the events held in Pragati Maidan are the India International Trade Fair, World Book Fair and the Auto Expo. There is also an internal shuttle bus service for those who do not wish to walk. Pragati Maidan houses a movie theatre called Shakuntalam, which is quite popular amongst tourist and locals as well ..!
9. TRIVENI KALA SANGAM
Triveni Kala Sangam hosts classes in art, photography, music and dance. Lunch here is popular among students and people of artistic temperament. Well known for its parathas, it is possibly the only proper restaurant in Delhi that serves home style north Indian food , along with so much of Art and Beauty for your appetite..!
Lunch:
The menu rotates on a weekly basis , Out guests can pay a very nominal amount and eat the Indian as well as western food such as : Roti (non-leavened flat bread with whole wheat), daal (lentil soup of the day), red hot pepper paratha (pan fried non-leaved spicy flaky bread with regular wheat flour), lamb kabobs (grilled, spiced and minced lamb meat cakes), dry spiced potatoes and curried keema (minced meat with peas in a spicy curry). A simple and delicious meal can be followed up by excellent espresso coffee.
Window shopping: Inside the small complex there is a garden shop that sells traditional hand crafted terracotta garden toys, small birds, bird feeders, fountains, wind chimes etc.. It is a pleasant stroll even if you are not buying anything !
Guests can also see and enjoy the Artists working on their paintings and sculptures live, and if interested , can also buy the artwork directly from the artist by paying the advance amount.
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