Delhi in a nutshell
by call_me_rhia
"Delhi, where an empire rose and fell before the dawn of history; where citadels of emperors appeared and disappeared; a city of mysterious eternity whose old ruins proclaim a majestic and imperial past and whose present pulsates vibrantly with the ever flowing life of India. There have been at least seven cities around modern Delhi, and the old saying that whoever founds a new city at Delhi will lose it has come true every time." This quote comes from the history section (which I condensed) of www.delhitourism.com My stay in Delhi has been very brief, a couple of days indeed - too brief to penetrate the soul of this huge cosmopolitan city. And then again I've stayed long enough to notice some things: first of all Delhi is not as bad as people make it sound: there is dirt, true - but it's not an open-air dump: there's still a lot of green everywhere. ABout the crowds: they are not as scary as I thought - in particular I noticed the low number of beggars, which by the way were not insistent at all. In comparison: you can see many more beggars (and more annoying ones) in MIlan. Traffic and pollution are not from hell, Bangkok is very much worse.. Delhi is quite beareble in this respect. All in all, Delhi turned out to be a nice surprise.
Indian Marriage Party!
by 37SingleMaleInDubai1
Well Marriage in India is a very important part of the whole family of the groom and bride. Mostly they live as a Joint Family (Extended Family) and majority of marriages are arranged. So a marriage in India is a union between two families and that's why the do a lot of preparation, negotiation , consultation and agreements before the wedding. Status and class is an important part in choosing the partner and approval of the parents especially for younger couples is an important factor as most of the agreements (financial, future plans etc.. is being done by them).
I was invited to a marriage in a Five * hotel and took few pictures to share with you.
Marry the right person and live happily ever after :-)
Well the fact is majority of population in India are medium class or poor, therefore they celebrate marriages in small hotels/Residents and even in the streets. Pictures no.4 and 5 are from a marraige celebrated in the street (Groom riding a horse and , drums playing and people dancing!! :-)
Marry the right person and live happily ever after :-)
Jain Charity Birds Hospital
by ellsasha
This was a unique find brought to my attention by fellow VTer Nish2027. I was so impressed by the care that the Jains who founded this hospital in 1956 provide for these injured and sick birds. I visited the "general ward" which was almost full to capacity. Small cages line one wall, with large enclosures on the other side for larger birds, and for those birds who are being re-introduced to their species and prepared for freedom after long periods of isolation during treatment. There is also an intensive care area and a research lab. The adjacent Jain Temple had a ceremony taking place when I visited, so, I did not enter. It is important to note that Jains are strict vegetarians with a love for all living things, so one should not wear or carry leather accessories when visiting the temple. It is easy to spot the building from the street as many birds after they are released refuse to leave, and fly around the building. Donations are very welcome for the worthwhile work that goes on here, and the Jains manage to stretch their funds amazingly.
Sarojini Nagar market
by Rupanworld about Miscellaneous purchases
Sarojini nagar (named after freedom fighter Sarojini naidu) is a huge shopping area in Delhi and is quite crowded all through out the day. Everything you want to. Just look for the right shop. Average. Infact less than in most markets
Cycle rickshaw in Old delhi
by alycat
The cycle rickshaw was the common mode of transport until about the 80's even in the urban areas all over the country, but its last vestige seems to be the rural heartland of India as well the old pockest in most of the cities. Hence, as in the older parts of most other cities in India, old Delhi also has its fair share of cycle rickshaws.
Though it did seem insensitive and inhuman to be getting a ride in one of the cycle rickshaws in Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk, Chawri bazar, Red Fort areas), its a source of livelihood to the people who ride them. You can bargain for the price before you decide to get a ride in them. These areas are heavily congested making them unfit to drive a car or vehicle through, so its entirely upto you if wana hitch a ride in them or not and you can definetely pay them more than what you had bargained for to ease the guilt factor!!!
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Government Buildings
The mausoleum's garden
Shahi Sunehri Masjid - Mar 2009
Kites over the Red Fort
