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Delhi, the capital of India is a hub of art and culture
, its rich history reminds of the splendor of the ruling
dynasties here. In fact art and culture in Delhi is
inseparable from its identity. You will find here rich
repository of art galleries, museums,auditoria as well
as host of cultural events which weave the cultural
fabric of Delhi in vibrant colors .
Art Galleries in Delhi:
National Gallery of Modern Art: This is one of the
most important art gallery near India Gate. This was
earlier the residence of Maharaja of Jaipur and you
will find here rich collection of work of Indian as
well as colonial artists.
Garhi: This was set up by Lalit Kala Academy with the
help of Delhi Development Authority , influenced by
Paris here artists are provided by studio and lodgings.
Sanskriti Kendra : Set amidst serene locales in picturesque
Qutab-Mehrauli area , this was built with the concept
that creative minds can interact and enrich their knowledge.
The artists stay here in studios while the craftsmen
are provided with mud huts. There are well landscaped
surroundings with thousand dotted trees. It has art
gallery,auditorium,open-air ampitheater.
Other art galleries in Delhi are
- AIFACS Gallery,
- Art Heritage,
- Art Today,
- Azad Bhawan Gallery,
- Center for Contemporary Art,
- Delhi Art Gallery,
- Dhoomimal Art Center,
- National Gallery of Modern Art,
- Triveni Kala Sangam,
- Wadhera Art Gallery,
- Sahitya Kala Parishad
Museums in Delhi:
Nehru Museum: Also known as Teen Murti Bhawan
this was the residence of first prime minister of India
Jawaharlal Nehru.You will find photographs and news
clippings depicting the history of Independence Movement.
National Rail Museum: A fascinating museum displaying
the rich collection of India's railway engines, also
included is the Steam Engine of 1855. Also there is
an interesting exhibit like an elephant's skull which
attacked the railway engine in 1894.
Crafts Museum : Get to see the traditional Indian
crafts in textiles, metal,wood and ceramics. This is
a part of a village complex , get the feel of rural
ambience here. It is located at Pragati Maidan Exhibition
Ground, in Aditi Pavilion.
National Museum :The National Museum, is situated
on Janpath Road. It has rich of India bronzes, terracotta
and wood sculptures dating back to the Mauryan Age.
There are also miniature and mural paintings, and costumes
of tribals.
Gandhi Museum : Provides a display of paintings
and photos about the Mahatma Gandhi's life.The Gandhi
Smarak Sangrahalaya, also exhibits some of Gandhi's
personal possessions.
Auditoria in Delhi:
Delhi has a rich culture of theater and if you are
keen on watching plays and dramas then you wont be disappointed
here. Kamani Auditorium, FICCI Auditorium and National
School of Dramas offers you the choice of watching English
as well as regional language plays. Also there is Siri
Fort Auditorium where regularly plays and cultural events
are organized.
Cultural events in Delhi :
- Chandni Chowk Festival,a
vivid display of Mughal and Indian culture , here you
will have poetry recital,Sufi songs , Ghazals whole
day . Also get to taste traditional Moghlai and Old
Delhi cuisine
- Kathak Utsav, this
is an annual event organized in October every year.
Get to see some of the finest recitals of Kathak dance.The
organizer is Kathak Kendra.
- Kite Flying Festival :
Celebrated in January on the occasion of Makar Sankranti,places
like Palika Bazar have international competition of
kite flying.
- Nizamuddin Qawwali:
Listen to soul stirring sufi songs performed in front
of the shrine of Nizamuddin Auliya every Thursday.
- Qutab Festival: An
annual music and dance festival in front of glittering
Qutab Minar . Get the feel of the finest exponents of
dance and music here.
- Surajkund Crafts Mela ,
here all the folk art and crafts from all over India
is showcased in this fair.
If you are an art lover want to experience some of
the finest in art , culture then come to Delhi , here
you will find vibrant display of culture from all over
India. Truly a showcase of unity in diversity.
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booking.
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