Dehli - Market scenary
by Luchonda about Open Market
Most places in India are a scenary of overcrowded places - not difficult - so many people are living here.
So be aware and leave for India with this idea ! Nevertheless - it is fascinating to visit this places - a marketplace is most of the time a signature of culture - richness and behaviour ! Local food - handycrafts !
Last feast before flying home
by NYTim about Punjabi by Nature
In a very pleasant suburb of Delhi lies this amazingly great place to eat. The ambiance is quite mellow and the food so good. Some kind of mutton dish called meat Punjabi by Nature Yum yum drownedm guzzled and gulped -- with the meal - large bottles of Fosters Lager.
Near the Gate
by walterwu
The Gate of India is a new structure in the heart of New Delhi. On either side is a small water canal with pedal boat rents available and a water fountain in the centre of each canal.
The original Gate of India is in "old" Delhi and you should be able to see it when you are on your way to the Red Fort
Iron Pillar
by Rupanworld
There is an iron pillar at the Qutub complex. It is one of the remains from the original jain temple at the site which was destroyed by Qutub ud din Aibak for building the minar. It is one of the world’s most renown metallurgical curiosities. The pillar is 22 feet in height and weighs more than six tonnes. It was erected by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya around 400 AD. It belonged to the jain temple, but was left intact due to the popular belief that it brought good luck for anybody standing with back to the pillar and and the hands around it (if the hands met). The pillar is a matter of wonder. It has withstood the test of time by not getting rusted though standing in the open air. It proves the expertise of the ironsmiths of India even before 1600 years. The pillar is 98% wrought iron of pure quality. It is believed that the origin of the name of Delhi has something to do with this pillar.
The National Museum
by DaDrifter
The National Museum is one of the finest museums of India, and is perhaps the best place to get yourself acquainted with the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India. Over 200,000 exquisite works of art are on exhibit here, covering 5000 years of the rich cultural heritage of India. The picture shows one of the exhibits, a stone sculpture titled 'Scence of a Courtesan House' from the Kushan Period (2nd century AD).
The display galleries are spread over three floors. The galleries on the ground floor include artifacts excavated from the Indian sites of the Harappan civilisation (3000-1700 BC) and sculptures in stone, bronze and terracota dating from the 3rd century BC, through to the 19th century AD, covering all major regions and schools of art. The other galleries on the ground floor include a fascinating collection of Buddhist Arts, Miniature Paintings, Decorative Arts and Jewellery. The galleries on the first and second floor include Manuscripts, Non-Indian collections, Coins, Paintings, Textiles, Wood Carvings, Musical Instruments, Tribal Arts and Arms & Armour.
The museum is closed on Mondays. It is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. Don't forget to pick up a small brochure from the ticketing counter, it will help you find your way through the various gallaries.
Video cameras and Tripod stands are not permitted inside the premises. All visitors are required go through a security check before entering the museum.
Entry Fee : Rs. 10 for Indian citizens and Rs. 150 for others
Camera Fee : Rs. 20 for Indian citizens and Rs. 300 for others