Delhi Religious Places

Delhi is a cosmopolitan city and reflects the secularism of India. People of all the religions live here in harmony. India is a holy land and many sages and divine souls were born here. As a result, Indian people are strong believers of religion and God. Some capable men even constructed worship places across the country to show their love for God. New Delhi is among such places. Today, these holy places have become the religious and historical heritage of India. The religious places of all the four major religions co-exist harmoniously in the lap of Delhi, namely, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Christianity.

Churches of Delhi
There are several churches in Delhi, but the two most famous one are the colonial churches of Cathedral Church of Redemption and Church of the Sacred Heart, both designed by Henry Medd. One can evidently see the colonial style of architecture in these buildings. Christians from all over Delhi visit these Church every Sunday for their prayers. One should see the crowds in these churches during Christmas and other religious and festive occasions.

Gurdwaras of Delhi
Delhi has five important gurudwaras that are important places of Sikh pilgrimage. These were built to commemorate the visits of the five Gurus to the capital, at different times. Gurdwara Sis Ganj was built in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur, while Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was dedicated to the eighth Guru, Guru Harkrishen. Then there are Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, Gurudwara Majnu ka Tila and Gurdwara Nanak Piao.

Mosques in Delhi A number of Muslims reside in the country since centuries and Delhi has quite a few impressive mosques that have interesting history attached to them. Some of these mosques are a visual delight. There is Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliyaa Dargah, known as Nizamuddin for short, along with the surrounding area. While Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, it is Moth-ki-Masjid, which has the most amusing and unusual legend that goes with its construction.

Temples in Delhi
A number of beautiful temples adorn Delhi. Each of these temples has its own charm and has a special and revered place in the hearts of Delhiites. Besides these, there are several other shrines that are worth mentioning, such as Kalaji Mandir and Digambar Mandir in Chandni Chowk.