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Delhi
is a cosmopolitan city and reflects the
secular nature of India. People of all religions
live in harmony. India is a holy land and
many wise and divine souls are born here.
Accordingly, the Indians are strong believers
of religion and God. Some men can even build
places of worship across the country to
show their love for God. New Delhi is in
such places. Today, these holy places have
become religious and historical heritage
of India. Places of worship of all four
major religions coexist harmoniously in
a tour of Delhi, namely, Islam, Hinduism,
Sikhism and Christianity.
Churches Delhi
There are several churches in Delhi, but
the two most famous are the colonial churches
of the Cathedral of the Redemption and the
Church of the Sacred Heart, both designed
by Henry Medd. We can obviously see the
colonial style of architecture in these
buildings. Christians across Delhi visit
the church every Sunday for their prayers.
We must see the crowds in those churches
during Christmas and other religious feasts.
• Sacred Heart Church
• Cathedral Church of Redemption
Gurdwaras Delhi
Delhi has five major gurudwaras which are
important places of Sikh pilgrimage. These
were built to commemorate the visit of the
five experts of the capital, at different
times. Sis Ganj Gurdwara was built in honour
of Guru Tegh Bahadur, while Gurdwara Bangla
Sahib was devoted to the eighth Guru, Guru
Harkrishen. Then there Gurudwara Rakab Ganj,
Majnu you Tila Gurudwara Nanak Gurdwara
and Piao.
• Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
• Majnu Ka Tila Gurudwara
• Gurudwara Nanak Piao
• Gurudwara Rakab Ganj
• Gurudwara Sis Ganj
The mosques in New Delhi A number of Muslims
resident in the country for centuries and
Delhi has some quite impressive mosques
that have interesting history attached to
them. Some of these mosques are a visual
delight. It is Auliyaa Hazrat Nizamuddin
Dargah, known as Nizamuddin short and the
surrounding area. Although Jama Masjid is
the largest mosque in India, it is Moth-ki-Masjid,
which has the most fun and unusual legend
that is associated with its construction.
• Jama Masjid
• Ki Masjid Moth
• Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah Auliyaa
Temples in Delhi
A number of beautiful temples adorn Delhi.
Each of these temples has its own charm
and has a revered place in the heart of
Delhiites. In addition, there are several
other sanctuaries that are worth mentioning,
as Kalaji Mandir and Digambar Mandir in
Chandni Chowk.
• Chattarpur Mandir
• Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
• ISKCON Temple
• Lotus Temple
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