Chandni Chowk Delhi

Chandni Chowk Delhi

Delhi is the city of life. A pulsating experience of life in Delhi is felt when a person reaches Chandni Chowk, Delhi. The Moonlight Square provides a feeling of life. The place dates back to almost 300 years back when the walled city of Shahjahanabad was established in the 17th century. Chandni Chowk, Delhi is a place where an array of cultures meet up together to form a single community.

The Chandni Chowk, Delhi represents various cultures of India and the secular faith the country carries. The place has a series of worship places starting from the Jain temple to the Muslim mosque. The main festivals of different religions are celebrated here with full enthusiasm. There is a common saying that Chandni Chowk, Delhi never sleeps. It carries the culture of each and every religion and the participation of people from different religion is a common one.

The eldest son of Mughal Emperor Jahanara Begum beautified this street with the scenic arrangement of the gardens. The palatial buildings all around are beautiful to watch. The place is an example for the rich culture of India. Then the Street was divided into four sectors:

  -  Urdu Bazar
  -  Phool Mandi
  -  Jouhari Bazar
  -  Chandni Chowk

The Chandni Chowk, Delhi extends from the Jaouhari bazaar to the Fatehpuri Masjid. The street had an octagonal pool where the moonlight hit during the evenings. The water flew through a canal known as the Faiz Nahar which covered the whole street and thus the name Chandni Chowk. This canal served as an irrigation purpose for the parks and gardens around the Red Fort.

The royal glory of the Mughals were felt when then traveled on the roads of Chandni Chowk, Delhi to celebrate their victory. The place enjoys the victory of India when the Republic Day parades are on. There are several other markets just near to the Chandni Chowk, Delhi. They are the Katra Neel, Bhagirath Palace, Kinari Bazaar, Dariba Kalan and the Chhatta Chowk Bazaar.

Chandni Chowk, Delhi is known to be as the historic place of Delhi. The place is open all days but it is recommended to visit the place in the weekdays. Tourists have several options. They can reach the place either taking local buses from any part of the city or a metro or auto rickshaws. The place is a must visit for any tourist who visit Delhi and who loves cultural heritages.

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