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Guide Location: India » Delhi
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot, by car
Travel Distance: 9.1 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot, by car
Travel Distance: 9.1 km
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Sujit kumar
Author: victoria
Delhi has plenty of magnificent religious sights done in various architectural styles. The beautiful architecture reveals the intensity of religious experience of centuries gone by. The erected temples and mosques are engraved with inscriptions, on marble and stone, that bear testimony to their holy character. Visit the most famous mosques and temples in Delhi in the next self-guided tour.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Mata Ki Mandir Temple
Mata Ki Mandir is a small, but beautiful Hindu Temple in Delhi. If you decide to visit Mata Ki Mandir, you should know that you can not enter the temple if you are under the influence of alcohol.
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2) Yusuf Sarai Gurudwara
Yusuf Sarai is a traditional Gurudwara in the Green Park community, Delhi. There you can admire beautiful architecture and small but amazing sculptures. It also offers a small library.
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3) Nili Masjid
Nili Masjid was built by a nurse, called Kasaumbhil in the 16th century. It is also called The Blue Mosque, thanks to its amazing blue tiles decorations. Nili Masjid is a well-known tourist attraction in Delhi, with beautiful sculptures and an amazing architecture.
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4) Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple is one of the most amazing temples in New Delhi. It was built to commemorate one of the well-known Hindu God, Jagannath. This modern structure features spectacular architecture, with a large number of beautiful sculptures.
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5) Begumpuri Masjid Jahanpanah
Begumpuri Masjid Jahanpanah is one of the oldest mosques in Delhi. It is well-known for its amazing architecture. The mosque was built by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq in 1325. What remains of this mosque continues to speak of its grandeur and beauty.
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6) Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
This pretty mosque is located in the area of Qutb Minar in Delhi. The famous tower of victory symbolizes the Muslim conquest. The mosque was constructed from carved slabs and it is decorated with Islamic inscriptions. Ceilings are spectacularly carved and the pillars are covered with Hindu motifs. Interesting arches are filled in with Arabic texts from Quran.
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7) Yogmaya Temple
This splendid temple is related to Hindu mythology. The unique marvelous construction is located in New Delhi near the Qutb complex and it symbolizes the power of Krishna's sister, the Goddess Yogmaya.
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