Self-Clicked pictures of Sikh Gurudwara's

                                GURUDWARA SIS GANJ 

Closer view of the Gurudwara

Inner view of the Gurudwara during the time of Shabd


GURUDWARA BANGLA SAHEB

 Inner view of the Gurudwara

      The lake view of the Gurudwara

Self-Clicked pictures of Christians Church

Cathedral of The Sacred Heart

A larger view of the Church from outside

The Praying Hall of the Church

St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Church

The Front view of the Church

The Side view of the Church

Self-Clicked Pictures of Muslims Masjid and Dargah

Jama Masijid

The Lake view of the Masijid

A larger view of the Masijid

Nizamuddin Dargah Auliya

The entrance of the Dargah

The lake inside the Dargah in which people is getting pure before prayers.

Self-Clicked Pictures of Hindus Mandir

AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE

     

An outer view of the temple

Parking view of the temple

 ISKCON TEMPLE

Inner beauty of the temple

Statue of Sri Sri Prahlada Nrsimhadeva

Main statue of the mandir during Arti

Gurudwara Bangla Saheb

Panorma View of the Gurudwara

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most well-known Gurudwaras in New Delhi. It is located in the heart of Connaught Place which is one of the most famous places in Delhi by itself. It is a sacred shrine dedicated to the Eight Sikh guru, Guru Hari Krishan. The Gurudwara has a pool inside its grounds and the water from this pool is considered holy and regarded as nectar by Sikhs. The Gurudwara was built by well-known Sikh military leader Banghel Singh in 1783, and it was during this time that he was responsible for the erection of many shrines in Delhi.

Gurudwara Sis Ganj

Outer view of the Gurudwara

Gurudwara Sis Ganj is one among the most well-known Gurudwaras in New Delhi. It was built to mark the death of the ninth Sikh Guru Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1783. The Gurudwara stands on Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s most famous streets and is a standing memory to all those who fell for the righteous cause of the freedom to choose one’s own religion. This magnificent structure attracts thousands of visitors every year during the Sikh festivals and every year where devotees come to see the trunk of the tree where their guru was executed and the well where he took his baths while he was imprisoned at these very grounds.

Places and ways of worship of Sikh

Gurudwara is a place where Sikhs worship to their God. It is a word that means “doorway to God” and is also referred to as the Sikh Temple. A Gurudwara always guards a Sikh Holy Book and it displays a triangular orange flag called the Nishan Sahib. A Gurudwara can hold hundreds of visitors together. Devotees sit cross-legged on the floor inside the Gurudwara praying and spending time with God. Before coming inside a gurudwara one must cover his/her head with a cloth and remove their shoes.  While walking inside the the Gurudwara one must walk slowly and respectfully to the dominant throne on where Guru Granth Sahib is placed. Then they stand before the Holy Scriptures and say a silent prayer, offer some coins, and then bow. Some of the most famous Gurudwaras in Delhi are Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Saheb, Gurudwara Nanak Piao, Gurudwara Majnu Tilla, etc.

SIKHISM

A symbol of Sikhism

The word ‘Sikh’ in the Punjabi language means ‘disciple’, Sikhs are the disciples of god who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The wisdom of these teachings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib is practical and universal in their appeal to all mankind. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469. Guru Nanak spread a simple message of "Ek Ong Kar": we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. 

Guru Nanak taught his way of life

• Nam Japa - To get up each day before sunrise, to clean the body, meditate on God’s Name and recite the Guru’s hymns to clean the mind. Throughout the day, continuously remember God’s Name with every breath.
• Dharam di Kirat Karni -  To work and earn by the sweat of the brow, to live a family way of life, and practice truthfulness and honesty in all dealings.
• Vand Ke Chakna - To share the fruits of one’s labor with others before considering oneself. Thus, to live as an inspiration and a support to the entire community.

SIKH use to believe that there is only One God. He is the same God for all people of all religions, the soul goes through cycles of births and deaths before it reaches the human form. The goal of our life is to lead an exemplary existence so that one may merge with God.  Sikhism condemns blind rituals such as fasting, visiting places of pilgrimage, superstitions, worship of the dead, idol worship etc. Sikh Gurus themselves lived a family and social life and showed everyone how one can be close to God while living a family life. Sikhism instruct to consider all human races, men and women equal. No one is superior or inferior.

St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Church

Back view of the Church

The first place of worship, owned by the Orthodox Christians in the National capital of Delhi, and which celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the formal setting up. Prior to independence there were very few Syrian Christians outside Kerala. With the opening up of opportunities of employment, after the middle of the last century, Keralites started going out in search of employment not only in their familiar world of commerce but also mostly in professional and government service. The inflow of Syrian Christians and other Keralites into Delhi steadily increased after independence.

CHRISTIANITY 

A symbol of Christianity

Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. People who believe  in  Christianity are called Christians. It is a monotheistic religion, meaning it has only 

one God. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of Humanity. Christians believes that  God is Omniscient or “knows all thing”, omnipotent or "all powerful" and omnipresent or "present everywhere, God is infinite and eternal. He has always been God , Jesus is fully God and fully man , Jesus was sinless and was the only way to God the Father, Man was created by God in the image of God , Jesus died for the sins of each and every person in the world. 

Nizamuddin Dargah Auliya

Inner View of the Dargah

Hazrat Shaikh Khwaja Syed Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya is also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin. It is the dargah of one of the world's most famous Sufi saints, Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 - 1325 CE). Situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of Muslims every week, and sees a fair share of Hindus, Christians and people from other religions. The tombs of poet Amir Khusro and Mughal princess Jehan Ara Begum are also located within the Nizamuddin Dargah complex, and Inayat Khan’ s tomb is just around the corner.

Cathedral of The Sacred Heart

The Church Gate 

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Connaught Place, New Delhi. It is one of the oldest and largest church buildings in New Delhi. It houses St. Columba’s School, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary school near the south end of Connaught Place. Father Luke initiated to build the church and the Archbishop of Agra, laid the foundation stone. The construction began in 1930.The project was financed by the colonial officers of the British Empire. The church building was designed by Henry Medd, a British architect. The church is constructed on the sidelines of the Italian architecture.The church organizes prayers in the morning and evening every day. The church also organises one of the biggest ceremonies on the eve of Easter and Christmas.

Places and ways of worship of Christians

A church is place where Christians worship to god. It is a place for a person to go and have time for themselves, time for god. There are services every night and on the weekends for people to go and pray, make confession, and just to talk to God. Christians get baptized at churches and get married. Every church contains a huge sign of a cross as it was the cross only due to which Jesus died for. Some of the famous churches in Delhi are Cathedral of The Sacred Heart,Green Park Free Church, Catheral Church, St. James’ Church, etc.

JAMA MASIJID

Outer View of Jama Masijid

It is among one of the largest Masjid in India and the most visited Masjid in New Delhi. It is also known by the name of "Masjid-i-Jahan Numa" (visible to the world). Situated near the Red Fort in Delhi, it is one of the last monuments built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.  The interiors of the mosque are inlaid with stripes of black. It took six years to complete this simple yet elegant monument. Delhi Jama Masjid was built on a high platform so as to make it visible from all the neighboring areas.

Places and Ways of worship of Muslims

Muslims place of worship is called a mosque. An alternative word for mosque, from the original Arabic, is masjid, meaning place of prostration. Outside every mosque, or just inside the entrance, is a place where worshippers can remove and leave their shoes. There is also a place where they can carry out the ritual washing required before prayer. Muslim women’s don’t prefer praying in Mosque so they have a separate place where they can pray known as Dargah. Dargah is an Islamic shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Sufi saint or dervish.

A Call is made from the mosque, indicating that it is time for the obligatory prayer. There are five obligatory prayers in a day. On hearing the Call, people start preparing themselves for the prayer and then stand before their God by making the intention to pray, leaving all other chores and concerns aside. Some of the most popular Masjid or Dargah in Delhi are Jama Masjid, Nizamuddin Dargah Auliya, Moth ki Masjid,etc.

ISLAM

     A Symbol of Islam

                                  

 Islam is the world’s second largest religion with a following of over one billion people -- one-fifth of humanity.  “Islam”, which in Arabic means “submission to God”, was founded in 610 A.D. by Mohammed. The followers of Islam are known as Muslims and their sacred book is the Quran. They believe that the Quran was dictated to Mohammed by God through the angel Gabriel. 

         MUSLIMS

                                               

                                                                 SUNNI MUSLIMS                     SHI'AY MUSLIMS                                               

Sunni Muslims: The majority population of Muslims is Sunni Muslims (about 80% - 90%). They believe that anyone who is righteous and just could be a caliph but they have to act according to the Qur'an and the Hadith, the example of Muhammad and give the people their rights.

Shi’ay Muslims: They use to consider themselves as the integral part of Islamic community and represent themselves as the elites followers of Islam (about 10% - 20%).

There are 5 pillars of Islam that work as a framework for the Muslim’s life and discipline. They are:

1.      The Confession of Faith or Shahada: It is the declaration that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet. It must be held until death and repudiation of the Shahada nullifies hope for salvation.

2.       Prayer or Salat: Five times a day, preceded by ceremonial washing, the Muslim is required to pray facing Mecca. Specific formulas, recited from the Qur'an (in Arabic), along with prostrations are included. The five times of prayer are before sunrise, noon, midafternoon, sunset, and prior to sleep.

3.       Almsgiving or Zakat: The Qur'an teaches the giving of two and one-half percent of one's capital wealth to the poor and/or for the propagation of Islam. By doing so, the Muslims' remaining wealth is purified.

4.       The Fast or Sawm: During the month of Ramadan, a fast is to be observed by every Muslim from sunrise to sunset. Nothing is to pass over the lips during this time, and they should refrain from sexual relations. After sunset, feasting and other celebrations often occur.

5.      Pilgrimage or Hajj: All Muslims who are economically and physically able are required to journey as a pilgrim to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Another element of the Hajj is the mandatory walk of each pilgrim seven times around the Kaabah-the shrine of the black rock, the holiest site of Islam.

ISKCON TEMPLE

An outer view of the temple

Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, generally known as the Iskcon Delhi temple, is a well-known Vaishnav temple of Lord Krishna and Radharani in the form of Radha Parthasarathi. It is located in Hare Krishna Hill, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi. The temple echoes with the sounds of the devotees enchanting the Maha Mantra:

“Hare Ram Hare Ram
Ram Ram Hare Hare 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna 
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ”

AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE 

A panorma view of the temple

Also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. 'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture. The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism. The traditionally-styled complex was inaugurated on 6^th November 2005 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the devoted efforts of skilled artisans and volunteers.

Places And Ways Of Worship Of Hindus

The place where Hindus worship is known as a Mandir or Temple and is dedicated to a particular God or Goddess (deity). Hindu temples are often decorated with the statue of Gods and Goddesses. Outside Hindu temples, you can often buy gifts or prasad to give the deity honored in the temple. The ceremony that follows in the temple is called puja. It includes prayer and a viewing of the statue of the deity honored. Offerings of fruit, flowers and incense are made to a priest who presents them to the deity. It is also very common for Hindus to worship at a home shrine, often as a whole family. There might be a statue or just a picture of the deity. Some of most popular Hindu temples are Iskcon Temple, Akshardham Temple, Sai Baba Mandir, Gauri Shankar Mandir, etc.

HINDUISM

A Symbol of Hinduism

Hinduism is the most dominant religion of India as more than 70% of population in India follows it. It has been called the “Oldest Religion” in the world and is also known as Sanatama Dharma that means the Eternal law or the Eternal way beyond human origins.

Hinduism beliefs in 3 major concepts:

• Truth
• Dharma
• Karma

Hindus pursue knowledge and understanding of the Truth: the very essence of the universe and the only Reality.  They believe Brahman as the one true God who is formless, limitless, and eternal. A Hindu believes that the individual soul is neither created nor destroyed; it has been, it is, and it will be. The kind of living any individual gets it is because of the karmas he/she have created by their doings.