Delhi The Bubbling Cauldron Of India Heritage

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Delhi: The Bubbling Cauldron Of India’s Heritage Delhi is one of the oldest cities not only in India but the entire planet. Going by its rich heritage, one might think that the capital city of India will be all about nostalgia. And they are pleasantly surprised when they enter this cosmopolitan which is one of the most advanced cities of the world too. Delhi has risen like a phoenix from its ashes at least 11 times till date and that is one of the many reasons of its layered structure. According to credible records, this city was first reincarnated in the form of Indraprastha, a famous city in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. It was this constant cycle of reincarnations that led this city to its present day picture. Today, Delhi has become the first choice of almost every other tourist, both in India and abroad, who board cheap tickets to Delhi from UK in great hopes of embarking upon the trip of a lifetime. There are so many tourism attractions within the city that it is quite hard to pick just a few as the defining pieces of architecture of the city. Still, there are a few constructions that belong to a league of their own. One such monument is the Akshardham. It is essentially a temple complex comprising of many big and small building within it that serve both religious and educational purpose. Currently, it is regarded as a spiritual-cultural campus with the full name as Swaminarayan Akshardham complex. According to a popular survey, more that 70 percent of the people who are on a trip in the city choose to visit this temple. The construction of this temple is quite recent but it has judiciously used the vast wealth of India’s cultural heritage and its present day picture is a proof of the same. Tickets to Delhi will get you a good look at this modern day architectural miracle of the capital.


The entire complex is constructed keeping in mind all the principles of Pancharatra Shastra and Vastu Shastra. Within this complex, the centre of attraction is Akshardham Mandir. It is around 141 foot above ground and spans to a total area of 316-foot. The walls of this temple have fine details on them. The main objects engraved on the temple walls include deities, dancers, flora, fauna and musicians among other things. In order to enjoy a memorable trip to this temple and this city book cheap flights to Delhi today!


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