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Exploring Purani Dilli: a heritage walk in Chandni Chowk, 17 June 2012

June 22, 2012 in Chandni Chowk,Chandni Chowk Heritage Walks,Delhi Heritage Walks,DHW,Heritage Walks,Old Delhi | Comments (1)

This heritage walk in old Delhi covers the main street of Chandni Chowk, from Digambar Jain Lal Mandir opposite Red Fort right up till the Fatehpuri area. The Jain temple and Gauri Shankar temple are the two most important temples in old Delhi. Their shikhars are most prominently visible from a distance. The first one is contemporary to Shah Jahan’s time (mid 17th century) & is known for a bird hospital in its premises and the second was built in 18th century. It was in news recently as President Pratibha Patil visited the temple to offer prayers. (more…)