Blessed with River Yamuna at her banks, Delhi has continuously been inhabited by many rulers since the 6th century BC. Then after the rise of the Delhi Sultanate, the city emerged as a major commercial, political and cultural city. Since it is an archaeological site for many ancient and medieval monuments and their remains, it adds more to the cultural heritage of Delhi. Let us see what makes Delhi a cultural center of India.

MONUMENTS AS CULTURAL HERITAGE OF DELHI
Since ages Delhi has been ruled by different rulers and every ruler to the throne has built his own structures. As a result Delhi has become a home to different kinds of monuments and buildings, ranging from ages old ‘iron pillar’, ‘Jama Maszid and ‘Qutubminar’ to modern architectures like the Bahai Temple, the Laxminarayan Temple and the latest Akshardham Temple. Three World Heritage Sites, the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb are also located in Delhi itself. Besides monuments, there are several buildings and areas that show the glimpse of rich culture of India. Even markets like Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk carry a classic cultural heritage of India.

CULTURAL CENTERS IN NEW DELHI
The moment you enter the city, you can feel that cultural warmth in the air of Delhi. Cultural activities are so much a live part of Delhi’s life that almost each area has a cultural centre of its own. Even many residential colonies too their own community centers where they hold various cultural programs from time to time.

Delhi is a place where you add wings to your dreams and the city provides ample opportunities to showcase your art or talent. AIFACS Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, FICCI Golden Jubilee Auditorium, Kamani Auditorium, Kathak Kendra, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Gandhi Memorial Hall, Lalit Kala Akademi, Max Muller Bhavan, Siri Fort and Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra are few of the famous cultural points in Delhi that organize some kinds of cultural events throughout the year.

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS IN DELHI
The cosmopolitan city of Delhi holds many events and festivals to showcase cultural diversity of India. The city celebrates many religious festivals like Diwali, Guru Nanak’s Birthday, Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Maha Shivaratri, Eid ul-Fitr and Buddha Jayanti. The Qutub Festival is a cultural event that shows the performances of musicians and dancers from all over India. With glorious Qutub Minar in the backdrop, the festival is a sheer joy at night.

Then the city also organizes Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and the Spring Festival. A glimpse of the composite culture of Delhi can best be seen at festival called ‘Phool Walon Ki Sair’ held in the month of September each year. Events like Republic Day Parade also showcases the grand exhibition of the rich Indian culture combined with military parade to exhibit the Indian military might.

As more number of people from different parts of India and abroad are migrating to New Delhi, the city has automatically grown to be a cosmopolitan metropolis. Enriching itself with cultures of different cities and nations, the city rapidly keeps developing and today New Delhi is a major cultural, political, and commercial center of India. To know the city better and experience warm hospitality at New Delhi hotel, you have to plan an extensive tour to New Delhi.