Burning 'Dilli' in May 2013

Delhi Gate was built by Nawab Qudsiya Begum, the wife of Moughal Emperor Ahmad Shah in 1751.

India Gate

Built in 1931, the monument was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which in turn was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. You will also find names of all the soldiers who have given their lives during the wars of World War 1 as well as Afghan war encrypted on the red Sandstone walls completely from top to bottom

The 42-metre tall India Gate, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens is situated in such a way that many important roads spread out from it and you can see the Canopy through the Gate seen from Vijaya Chowk.

 

In the honor of Chinese Premiere, flags of both countries seen fluttering

India Gate Lawns and the water stream passing through them

The 17th century Red Fort built by Moughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi that served as the residence of the Mughal Emperors. The construction of the Red Fort began in the auspicious month of Muharram on 13 May 1638 and was completed by 1648. The Red Fort covers a total area of about 254.67 acres enclosed within 2.4 kilometres of defence walls.

Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, is one of the nine historical gurdwaras in Delhi. First established in 1783 by Baghel Singh to commemorate the martyrdom site the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Situated in Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, it marks the site Sikh Guru was beheaded on the orders of the Mughal emperor on the 11th of November, 1675, Aurangzeb, for refusing to convert to Islam.

Jain Baradari House, Chandni Chowk

The Chandni Chowk Bazar

Making Paronthas in 'Paronthe Wali Gali'

Our driver Sunil joins us to enjoy the Paronthas.

I am enjoying my Paronthas.

My mouth watering Parontha served along with sweet Chattney, sour Chattney, mixed vegetable dish and salad. Of course I opted for mineral water.

Sis Ganj Sahib Gurdwara from Kotwali side.

Hot weather made it easier to take a snap of the front of the Gurdwara Sahib because of rarely thin crowds.

Mix of old and Modern.

South Extension

Window shopping

Calling the driver. Oshnak Mal where we had major shopping on Shiv's Wedding in late Dec 1999.

The Canopy where once the bust of George V was established

Sumptuous lunch at Taj, Khan Market

The Yellow rain flowers, 'Amaltaas'