Rajpath
(Delhi) |
Introduction:
Rajpath literally known as King's Way is the ceremonial avenue
of the Republic of India. It runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan
through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium, Delhi.
The New Delhi boulevard is lined on both sides by lawns with
rows of trees and ponds.
Every year on the 26th of January, the Rajpath is decorated
and given a bridal look for the famous Republic Day Parade.
It is a dream for the people from all parts of the country
to be present on the day to witness the display of the Indian
arms and ammunitions and other sophisticated weapons on hold
for the protection of the country. The rich and diverse culture
of the country is presented to the millions of spectators
who throng either side of the Rajpath. On the 29th of January
the beating retreat originates from the Vijay Chowk and passes
through the Rapath. Earlier known as the ceremonial Kingsway,
Rajpath, which is 2.4 kilometer long, was planned as the central
avenue of Sir Edwin Lutyen's New Delhi. The street is so well
designed that even after more than six decades, the central
vista of Delhi offers a very open feel to its visitors.
As we go along Rajpath across Raisina Hill, the administrative
center of India, we find the two secretarial buildings - North
Block and South Block on its either side. One can also see
Sansad Marg and the Parliament House of India along the stretch
of this wide road. North Block houses the offices of Finance
and Home ministries while South Block is home to External
Affairs and Defense ministries. |
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