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There is nothing as a unique culture of Delhi. This is so because Delhi is the capital city of India, where people from all over the country have come and settled. Therefore, the culture of Delhi represents the culture of all the states of India in parts. In other words, it is a kind of synthesis and reflection of the culture of India, as a whole. Being the capital of India, New Delhi has also become the main center of politics, from where all the decisions are made and policies passed. However, the city does have a history of its own which has made some impact on its cultural scenario.

Delhi comes as a merger of the modern lifestyles as well as the old traditions and values. On one hand, we can see the Old Delhi still living in the past to some an extent and still upholding the values of the past. While, on the other we see culture in New Delhi where people have become slaves of ostentations. There is the sound the Qawwalis of Nizamuddin Shrine, Gurbanis of Bangla Sahib and Aartis of Chattarpur Mandir. At the same time, one can hear the loud and blaring music of pubs and discotheques.

Still another aspect of the culture of Delhi is the numerous fairs and festivals celebrated in the city. The Chhat Puja of Bihar is celebrated here with as much festivity as the Durga Puja of Bengal. There is also no difference in the celebrations of the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr and the Punjabi festival of Lohri. It is interesting to note that the culture of Delhi also shows some influence of the people of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, since these states border the capital city. Last but not the least, the various monuments of the city like the Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, etc further add to the culture in New Delhi, India.

It is this diversity that makes Delhi so lively and colorful. Indo-Persian art is reflected in Jama Masjid while the Birla Temple and the Chattarpur Temple complex exude amalgamations of North and South Indian architectural styles. Some of the famous Gurdwaras of Delhi are Gurdwara Raquab Ganj, Sheesh Ganj and Bangla Sahib while Churches such as St. Thomas and St. Columbus are popular places of worship for Christians. Bahai Lotus temple is notable not only for its representation of the Bahai way of worship in Delhi but also the splendid architectural designs. Jains and Buddhists also have their own shrines in the city while the Tibetan monastery near the Interstate bus terminus is representative of the Tibetan culture in India.

Arts and Crafts of Delhi
The capital of India is not only known for its rich historical background but also for some exquisite arts and crafts. Infact, the arts and crafts of Delhi have been patronized since the times of the royals. As a cultural center of its time, Delhi attracted the best of painters, musicians and dancers.

Delhi Cuisine
There is no such thing as typical cuisines of Delhi. This is so because there is no specific identity of the city. With time, people from different areas of India came and settled, making Delhi an assortment of sorts. Slowly and gradually, Delhi assumed some of the aspects of the identity of all the types of people living in it, making multiple identities for itself.

Delhi People
People of Delhi, India, count amongst the most hospitable ones in India. You will find them very helpful and cheerful, always smiling and eager to help. Just like the rest of India, Delhi people also treat their guests with great honor and respect. Coming from different parts of the country as well as the world, they are multi linguistic and multi cultural.

Delhi Religions
There are a large number of religions that are practiced in New Delhi, the capital of India. Infact, one can say that there is hardly any religion of India that does not find a presence in the capital city. The following paragraphs would give you an idea of the religious life in Delhi

Bhai Dooj | Chhat Festival | Christmas in Delhi | Diwali Festival | Durga Puja | Dussehra Festival | Eid Festival | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Holi Festival | Independence Day | Janmashtami | Lohri Festival | Muharram Festival | Maha Shivratri | Navratri Festival | Rakhi Festival | Republic Day

Akshardham Temple | Birla Mandir | Chattarpur Mandir | Gauri Shankar Temple | Hanuman Mandir | Iskcon Temple | Kali Bari Mandir | Kalkaji Temple | Lotus Temple | Sheetla Devi Temple | Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib | Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila | Gurdwara Nanak Piao | Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib | Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib

Cathedral Church of Redemption | The Sacred Heart Church | St. James Church

Chiragh-i-Delhi Dargah | Jama Masjid | Moth ki Masjid | Nizamuddin Dargah

Buddha Garden | Deer Park | Garden of Five Senses | Lodi Garden | Mughal Gardens | Nehru Park | Shahajahanabad Gardens | Shalimar Garden | Talkatora Gardens

Old Fort | Red Fort | Tughlaqabad Fort

Archaeological Museum | Crafts Museum | Dolls Museum | Indira Gandhi Memorial | National Children's Museum | National Gallery of Modern Art |
National Gandhi Museum | Natural History Museum | National Museum Delhi | Nehru Museum & Planetarium | National Science Museum | Rail Museum |
Sangeet Natak Akademi | Tibet House Museum

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium | Indira Gandhi Stadium | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Chandni Chowk Market | Connaught Place | Dilli Haat | Greater Kailash | INA Market | Janpath Market | Karol Bagh | Khan Market | Lajpat Nagar Market |
Palika Bazaar | Sarojini Nagar Market | South Ex Delhi

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Delhi Auto Expo | Delhi Book Fair | Mango Festival | Phoolwalon Ki Sair | Qutub Festival | Surajkund Crafts Mela | India International Trade Fair

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