Delhi - Heritage - RELIGION & CULTURE

Delhi - Heritage - RELIGION & CULTURE

Delhi-- the capital of India, reflects the cultural

diversity and religious unity of India. It is difficult

to define the culture and religion of India. As there is

a continuous inflow of people from all parts of India,

the cultural diversity is very prominent. Being an

ancient city Delhi has the shadows of its past. It is

said that the Delhi is losing its charm but still the

glory of the past looms large its life-style. Delhi

might be changing with time it has always done so but it

has never shelved the past. There are discos for

youngsters to swing their body through out the night,

but still the Quwallies at the Nizamuddin Shrine floats

in the air, the silence of the night is broken by the

Prabhat ferries and the singing of Gurbani (the verses

from the Granth Sahaib), the bells in the temples still

tells about God being every where, the Sunday masses in

Churches still attract the otherwise busy residents of

India. People take a break from the hurried life during

the ancient fairs and festivals like 'Phoolwalo-Ki-Sair

which are still oraganised in traditional way.

Delhi shares its borders with Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar

Pradesh and Punjab, which influence the life-styles and

language of the people. Migrations from various parts of

India has led to pockets of has diverse culture coming

together in various parts of Delhi. For example, R.K.

Puram has a concentration of South Indians, while C.R.

Park has a concentration of Bengalies. Delhi celebrates

Durga Puja is celebrated with same enthusiasm as Id is

celebrated. The Guru Purab and Christmas carry the same

colour as Dewali or Buddha Purnima. The amalgamation of

various cultures, traditions, religions has painted

Delhi in colour which are brought from all over India.

The Jama Mazjid of the walled city is an excellent

example of Indo-Persian art, whereas the Birla Temple

and the Chattarpur Temple complex are considered as a

blend of the North and South Indian architectural

styles. Gurdwara Raquab Ganj, Sheesh Ganj and Bangla

Sahib stand tall for Sikhism, whereas St. Thomas and St.

Columbus toll their bells for Christians. The Bahai

Lotus temple has introduced the Bahai way of worship in

Delhi. Not to forget the ancient religions of Jainism

and Buddhism whose genesis is in India. The monastery

near the Interstate bus terminus is hub of Tibetan

culture in India. Not only for the Monastery but the

place has acquired fame as shopping mall. Though

'Parsies' reside mainly in western India, Delhi opens

its arms for one and all.

Even though Hindus form the majority, almost 85%, India

does not impose any official religion on its people.

Through the ages Delhi has accepted, adapted and moulded

itself to everything from Islam, rather from Aryan

culture to Christianity. It adopted herself with the

changing faces of history. It got the destroyed many

times but it has retained the culture, heritage,

religion and the tradition of its time for the

generations to come.

While visiting these architecturally magnificent

spiritual abodes, acquire prior information of the

etiquettes to be followed. Taking off shoes and other

leather articles and even covering the head and body in

the sanatorium might be mandatory at such places. Avoid

hugging and holding hands at these places.

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