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A northern extension of the ancient Aravalli Range, some 1.5 billion years old (by comparison, the Himalayas are only 50 million years old). The Ridge acts as the "green lungs" for the city, and protects Delhi from the hot winds of the deserts of Rajasthan to the west.
Delhi Ridge, sometimes simply called The Ridge, is a ridge in the Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in the New Delhi district, India. It is a northern extension of the ancient Aravalli Range, which is approximately 1.5 billion years old—significantly older than the Himalayas, which are "only" about 50 million years old. The Delhi Ridge consists of quartzite rocks and extends from the southeast at Tughlaqabad, near the Bhatti mines, branching out in places and tapering off in the north near Wazirabad on the west bank of the Yamuna River, spanning approximately 35 kilometres.
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A park established to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha's enlightenment by architect M.M. Rana. There's a gilded Buddha statue inside a pavilion on an artificial island. Buddha Jayanti is observed here annually on May during a full moon.
तालकटोरा Tālkaṭorā
An indoor sports and events venue owned and managed by the New Delhi Municipal Council. With a capacity of around 3000, it is commonly a venue for indoor sports like boxing, major concerts and other events. Talkatora Gardens, situated next door, was the venue for the battle of 1737 where the Mughals were defeated by the Marathas and lends its name to the stadium. The stadium complex also houses the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex.
Tirupati Balaji Mandir
The New Delhi branch of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) group of temples, popular among the city's South Indian community.
Founded in the 1930s, it is one of the oldest Kali temples in New Delhi. The Durga Puja celebrated here is one of the oldest in the city.
Birla Temple
A temple dedicated to Laxminarayan, which usually refers to Lord Vishnu. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and all castes are allowed in the temple. The temple attracts thousands of devotees to the festivals of Janmashtami and Diwali. The main temple houses statues of Lord Vishnu and his wife Lakshmi. There are other small shrines dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha and Hanuman. There is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha.
It is the headquarters of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church in Delhi. It is known as the Antioch of the East and is a fine example of Oriental architecture blended with modernity.