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Lutyen’s Architecture in Delhi

Rashtrapati Bhawan is used to describe the President’s Estate as well as the beautiful Mughal Gardens. The entire complex displays a wondrous mix of architectural styles, i.e. the most magnificent Durbar Hall under the main dome, which showcases the best of Indian and British architectural elements, and the Mughal Gardens combine Mughal and British landscaping talent.

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Sagar Island Pilgrim Bathing Festival

Gangasagar is the popular name given to the point where the Ganges drains out into the Bay of Bengal. Gangasagar is located on the western edge of the Sunderban Delta on Sagar Island. At the edge of Sagar town – adjacent to the beach – is the colourful temple dedicated to Kapil Muni, the sage responsible for initiating the chain of events that ultimately resulted in the Ganges coming down to earth from heaven and giving mankind an opportunity to wash away its sins in her pure water.

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