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Shri Gauri Shankar MandirThe building of the temple is the subject of an intriguing tale. A Maratha Clan warrior who was...
15/03/2023

Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir

The building of the temple is the subject of an intriguing tale. A Maratha Clan warrior who was a devout follower of Lord Shiva was once severely hurt after a battle. He swore that if he lived, he would build a stunning Gauri-Shankar temple. Against all odds, he managed to survive and eventually recovered his health. He built the temple to fulfil his vow, and Seth Jaipuria later renovated it in 1959 to fulfil his promise.



Chhatta Chowk of Red Fort!Chhatta Chowk means covered bazaar, which in 17th century India was extremely unusual and this...
09/03/2023

Chhatta Chowk of Red Fort!

Chhatta Chowk means covered bazaar, which in 17th century India was extremely unusual and this one especially is unique in Mughal architecture. The notion of a covered bazaar was stimulated by the one Shah Jahan saw in Peshawar in 1646 (now in Pakistan). This bazaar was earlier known as
"Bazaar-i-musaqqaf”
(‘saqaf' means roof).
Walking through the Lahori
Gate, one immediately enters this covered two storied passage, flanked by arcaded apartments on both sides. On each side it contains 32 arched bays that served as shops, just as they do today. In Shah Jahan's time, there were shops on both the upper and lower levels. They catered to the luxury trade of the imperial household as they specialized in silk, brocades, velvets, gold and silverware, jewelry and gems.

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160, Kucha Ghasi Ram, Chandni Chowk
Delhi
110006

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

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