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March 17
The India Gate in New Delhi is one of the most famous Indian memorials. It is located on Rajpath Avenue, near the Parliament Palace and the Presidential Residence. The majestic structure, whose appearance resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was designed by architect Edwin Lachens, who also created government buildings nearby. The memorial, which was inaugurated in 1931, was made of Indian stone – red sandstone – and 13.3 thousand names of Indian and British soldiers who died in the First World War were stamped on it.
Later, in 1971, an Eternal Flame was lit next to it and another monument was unveiled – the Grave of the Unknown Soldier, which was dedicated to soldiers who had not returned from the recent war with Pakistan.
Today, it is impossible to imagine any public holiday without the Gates of India. Parades begin from here, flowers are laid here, and even without important occasions, many Delians gather here to relax and admire the majestic architecture. Various festivals are often held in the nearby park. And after dark, the Gates of India in New Delhi are painted in different colors of illumination, so it is especially interesting to look at them in the evening and at night.
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January 21
It's impressive. It's beautiful, one of the symbols of Delhi. It's always crowded, locals like to take pictures with tourists, be prepared to smile a lot at the camera. The best way to get there is by metro.
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February 23
A landmark place for the local population. In fact, this is a whole memorial complex based on the Arc de triomphe, on which the names of those who died in the First World War and the Anglo-Afghan wars are engraved. The grave of the Unknown Soldier was added to the compound after the end of the Indo-Pakistani War.
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