Places to visit in New Delhi, India - Part 3

I hope you read the first two parts of this article. Letmarbles were used to construct the temple because
me tell you about some more historic places to visitpink stone symbolize Bhakti (faith) and white marble
in New Delhi, the capital of India.symbolize peace. The statue of lord Swaminarayana
Lotus Temple - Lotus temple is the Baha'i house ofis made up of panch dhatu (five metals) and is 11
worship. It is dedicated to the oneness of all thefeet high. The temple was inaugurated in November
religions. It is the most famous temple of New Delhi.2005 by Shree Pramukhswami maharaj in the
It is built in the shape of a Lotus flower. The templepresence of the then President of India, Dr. APJ
is among the most visited places by tourists.Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and
Akshardham Temple – The Akshardham templeother leaders. The temple is recorded as the world's
is one of the most popular and recently built templesmost largest comprehensive Hindu temple in the
in New Delhi. The temple was constructed byGuinness book of world records. There are many
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottamother attractions like the hall of value which displays
Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) inspired by Shreethe life of Swaminarayana. There is a theatre named
Pramukh Swami Maharaj - a leader of BAPS. TheNilkanth Yatra which houses Delhi's biggest screen.
temple is dedicated to lord Swaminarayana - lordThere are also musical fountains, gardens, boat rides,
Krishna. It is located on the bank of Yamuna river. Itetc. Thus all in all, its a must visit place.
is spread over 100 acres area. The temple is builtThere are many other places to see and visit in Delhi
without steel and supported by around 234 carvedlike the ISKCON Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Jantar
pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 Shikhars, and 20,000Mantar, National Rail Museum, Parliament House, etc.
statues of great devotees and sadhus of India areThe author advises for content like photo fun and
carved inside the temple. The base of the temple isfree screensavers. He also writes love quizzes on
made of Gajendra Pith. Pink stones and whitesubjects like relationships, dating, etc.