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A Mughal-era mosque in New Delhi, predating the British-built capital. It has been on the headlines of Delhi in 2023 for a proposal to demolish it by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
The Sunehri Bagh Masjid is a Mughal era mosque located in the Lutyens' zone of Central Delhi, India. Listed as a Grade-III heritage structure by the Archaeological Survey of India, it consists of two storeys, and comprises a Bangla dome and four minarets.
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सेवा तीर्थ Sevā Tīrth
Literally the "Pilgrimage Site of Service", the triangular building houses the Prime Minister's Office. It was built in 2026 as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.
कर्तव्य पथ
Literally the "Path of Duty", the Kartavya Path is the ceremonial boulevard for the Republic of India in New Delhi. Once called "Kingsway" in colonial times, and the "Rajpath" (राजपथ Rājpath) after independence till 2022, the boulevard resembles the Champs-Élysées in Paris, and is surrounded by grassy lawns and government buildings. There is a massive parade every year on the Kartavya Path during Republic Day (26 January), showcasing India's culture and military, with tableaux of different states. The Beating the Retreat ceremony takes place here two days after the Republic Day parade.
राष्ट्रीय संग्रहालय Rāshṭrīya Sangrahālay
The layout here is labyrinthine and the presentation won't win any awards, but the collection is unparalleled and contains some true masterpieces. The section on the Indus Valley Culture and the one on Buddhist Heritage is most informative. The museum also showcases the arts and handicrafts from different regions of India. Keep an eye out for the 4,600-year-old Harappan temple dancer, the Gandhara-era standing Buddha with Greek hair and a Roman toga, the stunning miniature painting gallery, and the giant temple chariot parked outside. An informative place for all interested in knowing more about Indian culture and history.
केंद्रीय सचिवालय Kendrīya Sachivālay
A complex of two blocks of symmetrical buildings (North Block and South Block) on opposite sides of the Kartavya Path. It was designed by British architect Herbert Baker in Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, replacing the Old Secretariat in North Delhi. It once housed many important government ministries of India before the construction of the Kartavya Bhavan complex in the 2020s. The buildings are since closed for the development of a national museum inside.
संसद भवन Sansad Bhavan
The seat of the bicameral Parliament of India since 2023. Built in 2020-2023 as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, the triangular legislative building has three gates, namely Gyan Dwar (Gate of Knowledge), Shakti Dwar (Gate of Power), and Karma Dwar (Gate of Karma). There's a 6.5 m tall replica of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at the top, which represents the national emblem of India. The building has separate chambers for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the two houses of the Parliament. There's a 1.5 m long sceptre adorned by the image of a Nandi placed besides the seat of the speaker in the Lok Sabha chamber, which is called the "Sengol" (செங்கோல் Chengōl), meaning the "sceptre" in Tamil.
संविधान सदन Samvidhān Sadan
Literally the "Constitution House", the building served as the seat of the Parliament of India from 1950 to 2023. It has been the symbol of India's democracy for decades, with its grand design, spacious interiors and symbolic artworks that celebrate the country's unity and heritage. Designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, the building was constructed between 1921 and 1927 as the seat of the Imperial Legislative Council of the British Raj. Based on the Ashoka Chakra, the circular building has 144 sandstone columns. The building is surrounded by large gardens and fenced off by sandstone railings modelled after the Great Stupa of Sanchi.