The street
by l_joo
What I saw in Paharganj area is shown in this photo. This area is for you to see 10 billions of Indian peoples with their rickshaw, trishaw, tuk-tuk, cows, animals, bike, car, trucks, etc. The way of driving in New Delhi is to make sure one of your hand standby anytime to honk while the other hand steer, in full speed. In the condition such as this photo, they still honk endlessly and they squeeze almost zig zag in between pedestrians no matter humans or animals. Cows can do anything they like on street, they are happy for sure. Tourists are happy as well to cram into every alleys and shops. I don't care, I just snap as many photos as possible.
Use the Subway (metro) in Delhi
by rubenhan
I seriously recommend using the subway/metro system in New Delhi. Especially between Paharganj (Station name: New Delhi) and Connaught Place (Station name: Rajiv Chowk). It is only 6 rupees much cheaper than the tuktuk. It is very clean and safe. The only hassle is that they check your bag in the entrance.
THe New Delhi metro station is behind the New Delhi train station. From Paharganj just cross the New Delhi train station by the overarching bridge. Then, you'll see the metro sign.
The Rajiv Chowk station is near Janpath next to Palika Bazaar.
Also, you can go to see Jama Masjid via subway by getting off at chawri bazaar.
Sugar cane juice peddler
by l_joo about Sugar cane juice peddler
Somewhere in the Paharganj, I saw two young boys make living by selling sugar cane juice at roadside, please click the picture to see the details. Two boys about age 14 carried the wooden made machine to extract the juice into a container underneath the thing, many peoples watching including myself.
Do Darshan at Birla Mandir
by Tijavi
Unlike some Hindu temples, where people go to worship the Gods, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is where people go to perform Darshan, or be blessed by seeing the images of the Gods.
The lord of the house (literally) is the God Narayan (Vishnu, the preserver) accompanied by his consort Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. Also, most of the major Hindu deities are housed in this temple.
Built in the 1940s, the temple, I was told, is a typical example of contemporary Hindu temple architecture. With its many little domes, which characterize the temple's external architecture, Birla Mandir looks like a citadel of templs from afar. Inside, the halls are spacious and generally clean, and are adored with frescoes and plaster of paris carvings.
A very fitting place to be "Darshaned."
Crafts Museum
by DaDrifter
The Crafts Museum is located on Bhairon Road (near Pragati Maidan) and houses a rich variety of crafts from different parts of India. The museum also has a shop that sells handicrafts. A trip to the museum can be combined with a trip to the Purana Quila (Old Fort) and the Delhi Zoo, which are located within walking distance of the museum.
The museum has a demostration area where rural craftsmen can be seen practising their skills. The display galleries have a rich collection of some of the finest objects of arts and crafts from all over India, including woodcraft, paintings, weaving, metal works and pottery. The collection is quite overwhelming and a must see for anyone interested in arts and crafts.
The textile gallery on the first floor has a fabulous collection of textiles, fabrics and prints from all over India.
Photography inside the textile galleries is strictly prohibited. You need to obtain permission for taking photographs in the other areas by filling up a simple form. Use of a camera flash is not permitted inside the galleries.
The museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on Monday.
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