Our starting point today is Central Secretariat Metro station (interchange of violet and yellow line).
Transport Bhawan Masjid
Mosque
How to go: It is located about 450 meters From Central Secretariat Metro station (interchange of violet and yellow line) towards northwest. From metro walk towards north till the roundabout "Aman Circle". Then walk through northwest road "Red Cross Road". Before the Parliament Circle Park, the mosque is located on the right side after Indian Red Cross Society, and southeast of Transport Bhawan.
Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib
Gurdwara
It is on the gurdwara of Sikh religion. The ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur, was beheaded on 11 November 1675, on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, where Gurdwara Sis Ganj at Chandni Chowk stands today. Before the dead body could be quartered and brought to light, his head was stolen during dark to Sri Anandpur Shahib by Jeevan Singh and Bhai Jaita Ji. His body was taken by one of his disciples, Lakhi Shah Vanjjara, to his house at this place who then set his house on fire to cremate the guru's body and buried the ashes in the house so that no one understands. Today Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib stands at that place.
When Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, came to Delhi in 1707 to meet the future Mughal king Bahadur Shah I, he identified the cremation site with the help of local Sikhs and built a simple memorial here.
General Baghel Singh built seven small structures in a span of eight months from April to November 1783. They are -
1. Gurdwara Nanak Piao 2. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib 3. Gurdwara Damdama Shahib 4. Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla 5. Gurdwara Mata Sundri 6. Gurdwara Rakab Ganj 7. Gurdwara Sis Ganj.
This Gurdwara is one of them. It was rebuilt in 1857. During 1914 a portion of the boundary wall was demolished by the British Government to make way for the Viceregal Building. In late 1918, the boundary wall was rebuilt at public expense. The construction of the present building began in 1960 and was completed in 1967-68.
It is now home to Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
One gate is on the east side and another on the south-east side.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photography: Allowed inside the premises. Inside the shrine is not allowed.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from the Cathedral Church of the Redemption towards east. West side of Parliament of India, north of Ministry of Home Affairs.
Cathedral Church of the Redemption
Church
Also known as Viceroy Church, was built between 1927 and 1931. The church is situated to the north of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, formerly the Viceroy's House, which was used by the then British Viceroy.
The church takes its name from the Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore in Venice, Italy. The Church is the proud owner of a 1733 Cambridge Press published Bible, bound in red leather.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photography: Allowed except inside the church.
How to go:It is located about 450 meters from the east gate of Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. From the gate walk towards south. You can see a glimpse of beautiful building of Ministry of Home Affairs. Turn right (west) and walk through Church road, and you will see the church on your right. It is North of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Kali Bari Temple
Hindu Temple
It is dedicated to Goddess Kali and the center for Bengali culture in New Delhi.
One acre of land was allotted here after the demand of the Bengali people. In 1935 the temple committee was formalized with Subhas Chandra Bose as its first president and the first temple building was inaugurated. Later a building was constructed for visitors and guests. Bengali tourists can book rooms or dormitories to stay there. It has an old and rich library. Durga Puja, celebrated at Kalibari, is one of the oldest Durga Pujas in the city.
Darshan Time: 7 AM to 12:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:45 PM ever day.
How to go: From Gurdwara Nanaksar, I took a left turn, and went back to the road. Now I have to get on the bus. So I took a right turn at the bus stand a few meters away. Almost all buses go to Talkatora Stadium bus stop. Fare 10 rupees. From there, the temple is about 550 meters. I came back to the roundabout I crossed by bus, and turned right (north) and walked through Mandir Marg. The Temple is located on the left.
Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Temple
It was built in 18 March 1939. Construction cost of the Buddhist Temple was donated by King Seth Jugal Kishore Birla. Which was handed over to the Maha Bodhi Society. Hence the temple is also known as Buddhist Birla Temple.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photography: Allowed except inside the Shrine.
How to go: It is located about 220 meters from Kali Bari Temple towards north.
Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple
Hindu Temple
Also known as Birla Mandir. The temple was built in 1933-1939 by Jugal Kishore Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
The main temple houses statues of Narayan and Lakshmi. The temple is spread over an area of 7.5 acres of land.
I deposit my shoes, mobile and camera outside in their free locker. Then I entered the temple. It's huge. I came back and took my things back from their locker, and went to their park behind the temple. The gate is next to the temple.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photography: Not allowed inside the temple. You have to deposit your shoes, mobile and camera to their free locker outside.
How to go: It is located north of Buddhist Birla Temple.
St. Peters Cathedral
Church
St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral Church opened its first service at St. George's School in July 1976. The parish was formed in October 1976 and began worshiping regularly at Abner Memorial School. Later in November, it moved to Mater Dei School. In November 1977, after the registration of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Society, they began to look for a new location. Indira Gandhi herself ordered the allotment of this space. On Christmas 1989, the inaugural service was held at St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral Church, Delhi.
St. Peter's Cathedral church is built in the shape of a cruciform (cross). The beautiful interior of the church will take you back in history when the Apostle of Christ visited India in the 1st century. The church building has 3 segments. The most important is the main congregation hall, the basement of the church also has a community hall and the upper floor is used for the internal offices of the church.
It is beautifully decorated on the occasion of Christmas.
Visiting Time: Sunday - 8 AM to 12 PM. Wednesday 6 PM to 7:45 PM. Other days remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1 km eastward by the opposite road from the southeast corner of the Buddhist Birla Temple. Located at 1, Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 4 and, Gole Market, Sector 2. About 230 meters from Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic towards west.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic
Church
The foundation stone laid in 1929 and construction began in 1930.
Statue of Mother Mary on left inside the premises, and Maria House.
To the right, there is the Archbishop's House and the Diocesan Community Center Library.
Inside the church.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photography: Allowed except inside the church.
How to go: It is located about 230 meters from St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral Church towards east. About 1 km from Gurdwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib towards straight north at 1, Gol Dak Khana Roundabout, Ashok Place, Sector 4, Gole Market. Nearest metro station is Shivaji Stadium Subway station (orange line or Airport express) which is about 500 meters from the church towards east.
Exit the church and walk to the left, you will see the statue of Jesus touching the heart.
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Gurdwara
It is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras.
Guru Har Kishan:
The shrine was originally a bungalow of Raja Jai Singh (reigned: 13 December 1621 – 28 August 1667), known as Jaisinghapura Palace. Eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Kishan lived here in 1664. At that time, there was a smallpox and cholera epidemic, and Guru Har Krishan helped the afflicted with help in this house and clean water from the well. Soon he too fell ill and finally died on 30 March 1664. Later Raja Jai Singh built a small tank above the well, its water is now revered as having healing properties and is taken home by Sikhs all over the world.General Baghel Singh built seven small structures in a span of eight months from April to November 1783. They are -
1. Gurdwara Nanak Piao 2. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib 3. Gurdwara Damdama Sahib 4. Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla 5. Gurdwara Mata Sundri 6. Gurdwara Rakab Ganj 7. Gurdwara Sis Ganj.
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was converted into a Gurdwara to commemorate Guru Har Rai's stay here. Now the Gurdwara is called Bangla Sahib.
In March 2021, the Gurdwara inaugurated the cheapest diagnostic center aimed at providing healthcare to the poor. Patients can get an MRI scan at 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61).
I entered through the right side entrance from the road side gate.
A walking path.
On the right side you will see them serving drinking water.
After this you will see another gate on your right to enter the main temple.
If you ignore the shrine gate and continue walking, you will see another gate on your right where you will find the langar kitchen and toilet. You can see the side view of the beautiful shrine. There is a stairway to enter the shrine.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photography: Allowed except inside the Shrine.
Food: Langar Kitchen is available to serve free food.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic at Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place. Nearest metro station is Shivaji Stadium Subway station (orange line or Airport express). About 300 meters from the gurdwara towards northeast.
Aahh.. I completed the "Delhi Day-15" tour today. Shivaji Stadium Metro Station (Orange Line or Delhi Airport Express Line) is about 300 meters from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on the north side. Patel Chowk Metro Station (Yellow Line) is about 830 meters east from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. You can visit Connaught Place and spend your evening, as I am doing now.
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