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• Exploring Sanjay Van – Episode 1 (South-Central Ridge – Delhi)

  One of the key ridge areas in Delhi, Sanjay Van (a City Forest) houses a plethora of Flora and Fauna within. There are hamaams, ponds, lakes, blue bulls, butterflies, peacocks and whole lot of forms in which LIFE manifests in this green lung of Delhi! And all of this is safely secured within the walls…

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  October 8, 2014

  Delhi, Explorations, Heritage, History, Videos

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• Bhairon Mandir – Neighborhood of Old Fort

  Hi Friends! 🙂 Here’s the last episode in the series about the neighborhood of Old Fort. In this one, we visit the Bhairon Mandir which is situated adjacent to the Old Fort. The main deity of the temple is Kaal Bhairav – the fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. The temple is said to be…

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  October 8, 2014

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• The story of Matka Pir – Hazrat Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi Haideri Qalandari

  Here’s the next episode where we visit the Dargah of Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi – a Sufi saint of the Qalandari order (Qalandari Silsila) from the 13th century. The video primarily tells about the following stories and other aspects associated with this place: Hazrat Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi Haideri Qalandari – also known as Matka…

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  September 26, 2014

  Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Stories, Sufi, Videos

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• The shrine of Mirza Abdul Qadir Bedil Dehlawi (Bagh-e-Bedil) : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 5

  In this episode, we visit the place that is believed to be the burial place of Abdul Qadir Bedil – a celebrated poet of the 17th century. Here, we get to know about the following aspects in connection with the site: Bedil – one of the most well known and revered poets of Persian language…

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  September 14, 2014

  Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Sufi, Videos

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• The Mutiny Memorial (Fatehgarh / Ajitgarh)

  The last episode of our video series about the Landmarks of 1857 brings us to the Mutiny Memorial in Delhi. Check out this quick video to know more about how this memorial is associated to the revolt of 1857!

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  August 12, 2014

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• Ashoka’s Pillar near Northern Ridge Delhi

  One of the two Ashokan pillars in Delhi is at Northern Ridge. It stands on the road between Mutiny Memorial & Hindu Rao Hospital. Built by Ashoka during ancient times, transported to Delhi in the 14th cent by a curious king & then interpreted by the Orientalists. Here’s a video which talks about this pillar…

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  August 8, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 5) : CHAUBURJA MOSQUE – Delhi Ridge

  In this episode of our Heritage Walks series we visit the CHAUBURJA MOSQUE in the Delhi Northern Ridge area. This place is believed to be built by Feroz Shah Tughluq in the 14th Century. The Mughals later added few structures on to the building and during the days of the Revolt of 1857 this was…

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  July 13, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 3) : Guard House (Delhi Ridge)

  In this episode we make a quick visit to an old building, a Guard House from the 19th century, standing in the Delhi ridge… and we also discover more about the stories of the Revolt of 1857! Happy exploring..

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  July 5, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 2) : Flag Staff Tower (Delhi Ridge)

  In this latest series about the Revolt of 1857 (also known as the First War of Independence in India) we visit the Flagstaff Tower within the Delhi University ridge area. Let’s explore how this tower is associated with the revolt!

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  July 3, 2014

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• Not using “www.adityapathakcreations.com” now

  Hi friends. Just a quick update. I am no more using my old website name “www.adityapathakcreations.com” . For newer updates please tune in to my new website “adityapathak.net“. Thanks!

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  July 1, 2014

  Blog, Uncategorized

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