Delhi: A City truly #madeofgreat is my most Favorite City in India!!

 How many people believe in Dreams? I think many.

I’m one of those many, who believe not only in dreams but also in wildest Dreams. Let me tell something on how my dreams (okay...Wildest dreams) come true! I hail from Odisha. I used to stay with my brother who was staying some kilometers away from Cuttack. I used to study in Cuttack. For daily commute I used to walk around 2KM to catch the Bus to my Institute (no other option was available…apart from occasionally my brother would manage to drop me there). While walking (it may sound stupid!!!) I used to imagine walking in the streets of Mumbai and Delhi (of course to distract myself from the pain of walking that distance as well as the tough weather conditions such as heavy rains or scorching heat of sun). Honestly I used to dream to roam in particularly Delhi and Mumbai.

Guess what!!

Just few years after that I got married and came to Mumbai. After some years I shifted to Delhi and again to Mumbai. So in that way I walked in the streets of both the Cities (isn’t it wildest dream come true!!!). But Delhi is always bit close to my Heart though I love Mumbai as well (Sorry Mumbai…I need to be honest)

I think if there will be a survey on “Which City in India is the most #madeofgreat City in India?”…definitely Delhi will top the list. Even, I’m sure it will top the list as “most people’s favorite City in India” as well.  

During my school days we used to read lots of things about Delhi in subjects like History, Civics...etc. With growing years I don’t remember anything that doesn’t have a mention of Delhi. Starting from healthcare facilities to Education, Co-curricular activities, science, politics, events, Monuments, arts, Literature …what’s not? I don’t know “how and when” I fall in love with the City Delhi with every mention of it. It became my Most Favorite City from some unknown moments.  I used to imagine myself standing beside the “Lotus Temple” (Something that amazed me most those days) and Qutubminar (The monument that used to drive me towards Delhi as I used to see its picture in my history book…from those days of Fantasies)

Well…Delhi is purely a City #madeofgreat. In fact I can say a born #madeofgreat city.  It is a living legend that has the vibrant testimonies of art, culture, architecture and history from ancient times to till date.

Drive:

What’s Drives me To This City: The first thing that drives me is its Affluent History and cultural heritage:

Delhi is a city which I feel is a magic blend of history as well as modern times. It’s City of Dreams of every ruler since ancient times. It has been the centre of a succession of powerful realms and grand monarchies, making it as one of the longest serving Capitals and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Whether it’s Indraprashtha- City of the God Indra Capital of Pandavas in Mahabharat days or the seven century reign of Mughal Empires and then the ruling of British….it holds vivid testimonies for every period, Imprinted with their identity. The various monuments and architecture really make me mad about it. Mystery, Magic and Mayhem...are the three words that Define Delhi 

In modern times, no need to say that it drives everybody for everything. Be it politics, Education, Science, Healthcare, art, literature; job… as Delhi is the Centre of Excellence for everything!

Design of Delhi:

Personally I always feel Delhi is a City as if Made of Clay…because it’s a city built, ruined and reconstructed several times, as foreigners who successfully invaded the Indian Subcontinent would ransack the existing capital city in Delhi, and those who came to surmount and stay would be so overwhelmed by the city's strategic location as to make it their capital they would re-establish it in their own way. And the best thing is Delhi always would adopt the change and look better with every restructure.

At present the vast spread over an area of 1,484 km² and a population 9.879 million (2001), it is called as a “Mini India” as it inhabitants immigrants from all over India. Modern Delhi is a chaotic tapestry of medieval fortifications, Mughal mausoleums, dusty bazaars, colonial-era town planning, and mega malls. 

 It borders the Indian states of Haryana on the north, west and south and Uttar Pradesh (UP) to the east. Two prominent features of the geography of Delhi are the Yamuna flood plains and the Delhi ridge.  The design of the City is such that even if it is densely crowded with people and vehicles, it appears to be open and immense.

Connect:

Street Food In Chandi Chowk, Delhi

Whether it is long stretched wide roads, well connected railway lines or domestic as well as International Airports that connect each part of India or World to it Physically, Delhi connects everybody emotionally, culturally and ethnically as well. As it is called as “Mini India”…one would find a part of his/her own culture and psychological requirements in terms of Food, clothes, community, festivals etc. in this City. In short I would say if you are staying in Delhi out of a job compulsion or anything else, you wouldn’t miss your Native place badly as it has everything to provide to fill that gap. No wonder why people feel like homes while living in Delhi.

Finding Odisha In Delhi 

I always admire Delhi and cherish those days of my stay in this vivacious city. The people, the streets, the culture “a perfect blend of many cultures”, the food, the weather (extreme climatic conditions) and life in Delhi is truly a treasure to explore. It always makes me feel as if Delhi whispers in my ears to get close to my heart.

Whispers of Delhi

Mein Delhi…

App ki Delhi, Sabki Delhi

Kabhi Kadakti dhup mein jhulasti hui Delhi…

Kabhi Chi Chillati Thand mein Thiturti hui Delhi…

Kabhi tumhare sapno ko sajati hui Delhi…

Kabhi tumhare apno ko milati huin Delhi…

Kabhi khushi mein nach ti aur jhumti hui Delhi…

Kabhi paribaar ke saath dinner karti huin Delhi…

Kabhi thand mein raston ke kinare “Hot Momos” khate hui Delhi…

Kabhi Chatorn ki Dukhan Chandi ni Chowk mein ghumti hui Delhi…

Kabhi India Gate mein Parade karti hui Delhi…

Kabhi Electioneering ke cacophony ko jhelti hui Delhi…

Kabhi Diwali to Kabhi Holi khelti hui Delhi…

Kabhi “Protest march” mein slogan deti hui Delhi..

Kabhi AIIMS mein duawon ki puri hoti hui Delhi…

Kabhi Lal Kila Se Duniya ko Dekhti hui Delhi…

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Meri Delhi, Apki Delhi

Sabke Dillon ko jodto hui Delhi

Mein Delhi…aap ki Delhi,Sabki Delhi.

Isn't Truly Delhi is purely a City born  #madeofgreat !!

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