|
Iron Pillar Delhi
|
The 7.2 metre high pillar, standing within the Qutb Minar complex, is a proof of India's advanced knowledge of metallurgy 2000 years ago.
For it continues to stand, even today, rust-free. The pillar was erected
sometime between the 4th and 5th century AD as a Dhavaja-stambha (flagpole) of a Vishnu temple.
It was erected in memory of King Chandragupta Vikramamditya who ruled from 375 to 413 AD.
The Sanskrit inscriptions on the pillar record these facts.
|
Unbelievable, considering today, even the spoons in our kitchens cannot guarantee this kind of an immortality after centuries of scientific progress!
Another thing one has to do after laying one's sight on this pillar is, to go and give it a bear hug.
Besides the metallurgic excellence, it is believed that hugging the pillar will make all of one's
wishes come true. So… go, see and hug!
Address: Qutb Minar Complex, Mehrauli, Delhi-Gurgoan Road
Timings: 6 am to 6 pm |
|
| Suggested Hotels in Delhi |
 |
Hyatt Regency 5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Address : Bhikaji Cama Place, Ring Road, New Delhi-110 066.
Location : South Delhi
Rooms : 518 Double : 491 Suites : 27
Restaurants : 5 (Five) Cuisine: Indian, Continental, Italian, |
|
Inter Continental 5 star Deluxe Hotel
Address : Barakhamba Avenue,Connaught Place,New Delhi-110 001.
Rooms : 444 - Double A/C : 391, Suites A/C: 53
Restaurants : 7 (SEVEN) Cuisine : Thai,Continental,Chinese,Indian
|
 |
|
 |
Le Meridien 5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Address : Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi-110 001
Location : City Hotel
Rooms : 355
Restaurants : 5 (FIVE) Cuisine : Indian, Chinese, Continental, French
|
|
|
|
|
