Only in Delhi

Lotus Temple
Most people take their own cities for granted and I was no different until few days ago. Born and bred in Delhi and yet was unaware of it's great history. If you are expecting me to tell you the history of Delhi here, you are at the wrong place. This post isn't about the past, it is about the present. It is about the small things that will make you fall in love with Delhi. It is about the people, it is about the experience.

Not so long ago, on a Sunday morning, I was traveling in Metro and I saw a man in his late 30s (not very well dressed) traveling along with his six or seven year old son. He was answering all his son's questions about whatever he could see outside the metro's window. I still remember the joy on that kid's face looking outside. Besides a great transportation mode, I never expected Delhi metro to be beneficial like this and help a dad to bring a smile on his son's face.

I remember when my car broke down in mid way and I was waiting for the car helpline, meanwhile a tempo driver pulled along and helped me to get started and when I tried to pay the driver for his efforts, he refused and left with a smile. Well, I never expected that, at-least not in Delhi. It changed my perspective totally.

A city which is as modern as it is traditional, where beliefs and facts go hand in hand. Where historical monuments stand with pride along with high rise buildings.

A city where so many cultures exists together and all festivals are celebrated with joy and fun.  A city which looks lively each day. A city which has accommodated many cities in itself. Well, where else can it happen? Only in Delhi.


20 comments:

  1. That picture is definitely worth a thousand words :)

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  2. loved the way uve captured the lotus temple!

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  3. Beautiful Click ! Yeah delhi dil waalon ki :) I just wish it gets more safer since it has a lot to offer :D From Janpath to the Metro, from Karol Bagh to the Red fort ;)
    Nice post !!

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    1. Yes, Delhi dil walon ki... and it is duty of us, the people to make it safer... isn't it? Thanks :)

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  4. glad to find a great travel blog! will keep flying by for more, now that I discovered your amazing pictures and words! :))

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    1. Thanks Canary... I really appreciate your good words :)

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  5. I've only been to the Lotus Temple once! This makes me want to go so badly! :)
    Wow! The picture are very nice! :)
    We could follow each other maybe? Tell me soon! :)

    Love,
    Krittika

    xx

    http://krittika-barua.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Krittika, if you want to go again, you should. What is stopping you? ;)If we follow each other, wouldn't we be running in cirlcles? Just kidding.. :)

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    2. Been living abroad all my life, but will be coming to Delhi soon! :)

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    3. Ah.... Hope you get to see all the places ;)

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  6. good to read about the other side of Delhi

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    1. Thanks Shrinidhi, but there are lot of sides of Delhi.... :)

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  7. Oh..Gr8 picture and the words spoken from the heart about Saddi Dilli...touching indeed.

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