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Rashtrapati Bhavan
Introduction
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official Presidential residence of India situated in New Delhi. Exemplifying the Indian architectural ingenuity, the Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the many tourist attractions in Delhi.
History
The Rashtrapati Bhavan was originally meant to be designed as the residential complex for the British Viceroy when the British shifted their governance base from Calcutta to Delhi. The palatial building of the Rashtrapti Bhawan was designed by Edwin Lutyen and completed in 1929. The building formerly known as the government house after the Indian independence was renamed as the Rashtrapati Bhavan or the presidential residence. Historical facts reveal that the building was built with an impressive budget of 1.4 million and approximately 3,500 workers were engaged in the building project for nearly 17 years.
Description
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated along the Rajpath in New Delhi. The ramp leading to the building is lined with trees and the avenue is ornamented with well maintained flower beds and lawns. The style of the building suggests the articulation of the classical European and Mughal architectural signatures. Of the total 340 rooms some are taken into the folds of the president's personal quarters and the others are used as the accommodation for guests. The Rashtrapati Bhawan collages art, technical precision and religious beliefs within the building's domain. The building is adorned with bells seen in the Indian temples that speak of other religions like Jainism and Buddhism. The audience hall is made of colored marbles and golden pillars and boasts a 2300 years old exquisite piece of the Ashokan bull at the entrance door. The backdrop of the president's chair is that of a statue of the 4 th century of Gautam Buddha. A rectangular Ashoka hall formerly used as the State Ball Room now records all official meets. The Banquet Hall has a capacity of 140 diners seated together and is adorned with intricate Indian motifs and chandeliers. The guest rooms that serve the dignitaries of other states comprise of two spacious rooms and are decorated with teak furniture and exquisite Indian carpets. The windows of the building offer a view of the Mughal styled gardens around the complex. The Rashtrapti Bhawan is a perfect blend of the Mughal and European styles with perforated stone screens known as jails, intricate Indian motifs and domed structures complimenting the roof tops.
How to get there
Tourists can avail local buses, taxis and auto rickshaws from different points within the city. Many hotels arrange for conducted tours for tourists.
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