WITH JUST a month for the Commonwealth extravaganza to begin, India is in the spotlight for various reasons. To begin with, Delhi is looking forward to usher players and officials to the Commonwealth Games 2010 where a great experience awaits with some delicious food to gorge on and venues, which not just only hold historical importance but also will set the visitor spell bounded.
New Delhi defeated Canadian city of Ontario to host the 2010 edition of the Commonwealth Games. The bidding which was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica saw Delhi winning the vote and confidence by a margin of 46 votes to 22.
Delhi for long has been applauded for its historical importance right from circa 375. The earliest example that can convey the importance of history and architecture of Delhi is Ashoka Pillar which was built during the reign of Chandragupta Vikramaditya, circa 375-413 AD.
As time passed by, Delhi was home to various other kingdoms which also included the prominent Mughal Empire. One of the most earliest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India is the Qutub Minar which is also the tallest brick minaret in the world. With a towering height of 72.5 metres (237.8 ft), the foundation and construction of the minaret started in 1193 under the then Mughal king, Qutb-ud-din Aibak. Surrounded by various other monuments, the collection is referred to as the Qutub Complex.
Other than these two prominent structures, other venues of historical importance that intensifies Delhi's unique selling point are Purana Qila, Lal Qila, Tughlaqabad Qila (Tughlaqabad Fort) and Humayun’s Tomb.
As per the Indian tradition, an auspicious event is not started without seeking the Almighty's blessings. To make the event and the experience exhilarating for the players as well as the visitors, Delhi is also home to many world famous temples and religious places as per the visitors choice. Some famous places of worship wherein visitors throng in lakhs are Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Sheesh Ganj Sahib Gurudwara et al.
Other places, which attract tourists otherwise too include, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Shakti Sthal, Vir Bhumi, Vijay Ghat and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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