Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib is a medieval piece of construction that was made by Lakhi Banjara in 1732 AD. The Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib is situated on the Pant Road in Saddi Dilli and the Parliament House and the North Block of Central Secretariat is right in front of it. The Gurudwara was built in 1783, after Sikh military leader Baghel Singh captured Dilli, on 11 March 1783, … [Read more...]
The Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Saddi Dilli….
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara (house of worship), in Saddi Dilli, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Hari Krishan, it houses a beautiful “fish laden” pond inside its complex known as the "Sarovar", the water from this Sarovar is considered holy and is commonly known as "Amrit". Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was first built as a small … [Read more...]
Saddi Dilli’s Trade Fair….
Although the Trade Fair in New Delhi, India has started yesterday the 14th of Nov 2012, I might be late but have surely not missed out on writing about this mega industrial cum shopping cum loitering cum eating cum time pass (for some or many) affair. The Trade Fair in Saddi Dilli is conducted every year by the ITPO between the 14th and 27th November at the Pragati Maidan … [Read more...]
The Crafts Museum in Saddi Dilli….
Saddi Dilli’s famous Crafts Museum is situated on the Bhairon Road at Pragati Maidan facing the Purana Qila Complex, the museum offers a refreshing change from the hectic metropolitan life of Dilli. The Crafts Museum takes you through the rural surroundings that have been painstakingly created to imitate typical Indian villages, with craftsmen sitting outside the museum and … [Read more...]
Saddi Dilli’s Mughal Gardens….
Saddi Dilli’s Mughal Gardens are located inside the official residence of the President of India, the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Rashtrapati Bhavan is built in an area of 354 acres excluding the buildings and roads. The open area covered by trees and lawns is about 320 acres and this open area includes over 6 hectares of the famous Mughal Gardens which are attached to the main … [Read more...]
