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Spiritual Places You Must Visit In Delhi

India - is not only Goa, Bollywood and the sari! If you go to India, be sure to ride through Delhi! The whole town is steeped in history. Delhi is dotted with a variety of mosques, fortresses, and monuments preserved from the time of the Mughal rulers who once lived there. You can find plenty of spiritual places to visit in Delhi.
  • Bahai Temple
The Bahai temple is commonly called the Lotus Temple as it looks similar to this flower. The construction is especially beautiful at night when it is lit up with lights. Made of white marble, the temple belongs to the Baha'I faith, which proclaims the unity of all people and religions. The surrounding gardens and ponds have become a great place for picnics. Do not miss the Lotus Temple - it's worth it to see it!
  • Jama Masjid
It is a real treasure of the old town and the largest mosque in India. Its yard at a time can fit up to 25 000 members. Construction of the Jama Masjid mosque lasted 13 years and was completed in 1650. With its highest tower on the south side, offering breathtaking views over the rooftops of Delhi houses. If you are wondering "What to see in Delhi," this Delhi tourist places should be the priority on your list!
  • Swaminarayan Akshardham
This magnificent temple complex, reflecting Indian culture, was built in 2005. The spiritual organization BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. In addition to the surprising and magic architecture of pink stone and white marble, complex Swaminarayan Akshardham includes smart parks, sculptures and water channels which can float on boats. Stunning vista Delhi!
  • Gandhi Smriti
Gandhi Smriti Museum introduces visitors to the place where Mahatma Gandhi, officially referred to as the father of the nation, was killed January 30, 1948. He lived in this house for 144 days until his death. The room in which Gandhi was sleeping, now looks the same as when he left it. Free access for visitors to eat and to the place where he spent every evening mass meetings. The tourist places in Delhi is about a lot of pictures, sculptures, paintings, and inscriptions.
  • ISKON Temple
Enter the extravagant ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple, which the Hare Krishna movement opened in 1998. This large complex features detailed high-tech exhibitions based on the Bhagavad Gita (classical Indian writing) as well Such as extensive gardens and cavernous rooms.
The first thing you will notice is the brilliant whiteness of everything: the monumental temple, the sacred lake, the arches and paths, all built in sparkling white marble. The next thing you will probably notice are the hypnotic songs through the speakers and the crowd of devotees who spin around the temple and the clockwise lake.
  • Baoli in Delhi
The stepped caissons of India (known in Hindi as 'baoli') are one of the most striking examples of the rich architectural heritage of the places to visit near Delhi. Although the most famous are undoubtedly the Chand Baoli near Jaipur, the truth is that all of northern India is covered by these unique constructions, and it turns out that one of the most spectacular is in the heart of New Delhi: Agrasen Ki Baoli.
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