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Post by tod2 on Mar 31, 2015 12:29:43 GMT
Anshjain I must compliment you on a very well written and excellent photo report. This is the Dehli/India that the tourist are not likely to see much of. You have taken us off the beaten track and introduced a really wonderful sightseeing trip!
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Post by anshjain97 on Apr 1, 2015 10:18:40 GMT
Thanks Tod! A few aerial shots in the Gurgaon area (the satellite city of Delhi) which I thought I'd share: Below is a pillar in a Jain temple we visit every time in Delhi. Sorry, don't have other pictures of the temple.
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Post by bixaorellana on Apr 13, 2015 2:04:11 GMT
Almost an overwhelming number of historical things to be seen in Delhi, not to mention the great diversity of life in that city that you show.
Ansh, if you were told to go set yourself up in an apartment to live in Delhi, what part would you choose & why?
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Post by anshjain97 on Apr 13, 2015 7:51:47 GMT
Interesting question Bixa- if I could afford it, I would go for South Delhi (areas such as Saket, Hauz Khas and Vasant Kunj) because they are well connected (metro), home to lots of restaurants, shopping and even home to some historic sights which I want to visit next time. If I couldn't afford it, I would go for North Delhi's older and more congested areas, but the presence of the university ensures good, cheap places to eat, and they're well connected too. Many relatives live in that area. though many I'm closer to live in south and suburban Delhi.
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Post by deyana on Apr 26, 2015 18:10:45 GMT
I thought your home town was Bangalore, Ansh? Is this your new home? Great photos of a such an interesting city. I also like Delhi
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Post by anshjain97 on Apr 27, 2015 7:04:08 GMT
Thanks Deyana. By hometown I mean the city I was born in and the one I'm originally from- in India we say the place one 'belongs to' or one's 'native'. Although I've lived there only four years, I would call Delhi my hometown because I was born there and most of family lives there.
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Post by bixaorellana on Apr 27, 2015 19:32:19 GMT
Ansh, I thought I'd replied to your great response on where you'd choose to live in Delhi, but apparently I did not. Loved your answer, which thoughtfully covered both ideal and practical considerations.
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Post by deyana on May 1, 2015 13:44:38 GMT
Thanks Deyana. By hometown I mean the city I was born in and the one I'm originally from- in India we say the place one 'belongs to' or one's 'native'. Although I've lived there only four years, I would call Delhi my hometown because I was born there and most of family lives there. Thanks for the explanation, ansh
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 14, 2015 1:59:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2015 3:51:07 GMT
Great, there's more! The signs in the last three photos are just fabulous, even if I might never want to actually stop at the Bhagat Tea Stall or receive treatment at the Hiteshi Health Home. At least in the 3rd picture, there's an ATM I can use, and I'm always in favour of refilling toner cartridges rather than buying the new expensive name brands.
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 14, 2015 11:50:35 GMT
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 15, 2015 2:29:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2015 5:38:15 GMT
Are the step well and those ruins inside the city of Delhi itself or out away from the city a bit? Ignorant people like me always tend to think of "pulsating streets" and not of wide open spaces when the big cities of India are mentioned.
In any case, your photographic skills just keep getting better and better.
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Post by htmb on Jul 15, 2015 9:22:56 GMT
Most interesting, Ansh. Pictures of step wells have always fascinated me and would be something I'd like to see one day.
Love the architectural photos, but the streets are quite enjoyable to see, as well.
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 15, 2015 12:20:36 GMT
All these places are very much in the city. Delhi is massive, but the baoli is smack in the centre of central Delhi. It doesn't get more central than that. The palace ruins are in the city as well, but towards the east of the centre- not far from Old Delhi. During the twilight of the Mughal empire, a remarkable poet called Mirza Ghalib served in the court of the final Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar. He is thought by many to be among the greatest Indian poets away. His house, now converted to a museum, is in Old Delhi. A letter posted by Ghalib after the Mutiny of 1857- when rebel forces throughout North India won the support of the Mughal court to try to expel the British. It failed- the last emperor was tried and exiled to Myanmar, and the Mughal empire came to an end, with British control over India. Trough the ages, there have been seven cities in Delhi. The second city, Siri, was built during the Delhi sultanate. To provide water for the residents, a tank called Hauz Khas (Royal Tank) was built between the 13th and 14th centuries. Over time, a mosque and a renowned madrassa (religious school) came up in the same area. The ruins of the place are popular for locals, and in and around, lots of restaurants and shops have come up. The tank itself. And this used to be the mosque... This is the tomb of one of the emperor, the same one who had the Feroz Shah Kotla built. This street is part of the Hauz Khas village, where the shops and restaurants have sprouted up. Some distance away from the whole complex were some more historical structures scattered about. There was no information given, however, on their significance.
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 15, 2015 12:29:35 GMT
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Post by mich64 on Jul 15, 2015 16:54:45 GMT
Hi Ansh, I have enjoyed all of your photos, very interesting report!
I noticed some fountains in a few of your photos, do they still operate? I know in some countries I have visited they run their fountains on scheduled days of the week instead of running them full time.
Is it a long trip from where you live now to visit New Delhi? Do you think you will return there to live permanently at some point or do you prefer where you live currently?
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Post by lola on Jul 15, 2015 23:29:34 GMT
Wow, very cool, anshjain. And pulsating for real.
I like equestrian hero statues like the one above. A hero riding in a car or down an escalator just isn't the same.
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 16, 2015 10:00:28 GMT
Mich, most fountains do not operate now. An exception is the one in Humayun's tomb, towards the beginning of the report.
As for whether I would live there... no idea, will really depend on future circumstances (study, job etc). Right now I live in Bangalore, about 2.5 hrs flight time from Delhi, and while it's a nice place to live in, I would like a change soon as it has been 11 years since we moved here.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2015 4:40:18 GMT
Keep up the good work, Ansh. I am enjoying each new addition to this thread, and it looks like you will never run out of new things to show us.
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 17, 2015 7:49:11 GMT
Unfortunately that's all I have for now - but Delhi has vast amounts of places left for me to see... so hopefully I have more to share one day.
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Post by bjd on Jul 17, 2015 12:41:12 GMT
If you have doubts about what to do with your future, Ansh, you could become a tour guide. You always get lots of information about the places you show, which is great for us.
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Post by anshjain97 on Jul 17, 2015 14:51:31 GMT
Interesting you mention it Bjd- I've considered it as a part-time job sometimes...
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Post by questa on Aug 16, 2015 0:25:35 GMT
I have just re-read your post, Ansh. It has awoken memories for me...and questions/comments.
Jantar Mantar astro clock...is this like the great observatory in Jaipur? It has the different arcs but they are joined together, not scattered around.
Your photos of India Gate at night, Humayun tomb and the arches lined up are striking. I like to get the effect of receding arches and India has the best I've seen.
Many of your street shots show the 8th wonder of the world...Indian electrical supply cabling! It is a miracle that this spaghetti-like tangle can ever work!
Lodhi Gardens...anyone growing up reading stories of the Raj era would know of these. The romances and espionages that took place here. Your photo of the bridge and lake is lovely. May I borrow it for my next wallpaper, please?
The Red Fort I saw on a blazing hot day. Is the fog causing damage to these great buildings? Your pics of the step wells are terrific, Are they still available for people to draw water?
Qutub Minar, like the minars in Central Asia, is beautiful. The engineers and artists who built them put all the communities' love and respect into their work, didn't they?
I really wanted to see the Ashokan Pillar but was unable to. Thanks for including it. As you probably know Ashoka was king 3rd C BCE...won a bloody battle then, horrified, converted to Buddhism. As Buddhism spread he erected hundreds of pillars throughout the sub-continent carrying Buddhist teachings. He instituted a peaceful era from Nepal to Sri Lanka.
Many thanks for a great report.
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Post by anshjain97 on Aug 16, 2015 8:47:34 GMT
Thanks for your response, Questa- appreciate it. Please feel free to borrow any pictures you like.
Sorry, I've not seen the Jantar Mantar at Jaipur so I can't compare. The purposes of both the monuments is the same so I imagine at least some components to be the similar.
Yeah, the electrical cables in Old Delhi is really unique.
After seeing your threads on central Asia, I really want to go there!
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