My tour started at the government/administration area ... the capital of India. Dr. S told me that New Delhi refers to the government sector which the British built.
Delhi, on the other hand, is used when referring to the rest of the city. This is the Indian Parliament building ... couldn't get any closer than this unless I was a member of parliament or some visiting dignitary ... as much as I may be a legend in my own mind at times, the police wouldn't accept those as real credentials. The building is in the shape of a colloseum.
This shot from the car is the India Gate - which is the entrance to the New Delhi government sector. The roadway is called Raj Put, or Royal Way/Royal Road.
All along the sides there were stands and bleachers being erected in anticipation of January 26th - which is Republic Day. India became an independent country on August 15, 1947 but they did not adopt their constitution until January 26, 1948. So, India celebrates her independence holiday on 8/15 ... and her becoming a republic on 1/26.
This is the presidential palace - as seen through the gates surrounding it. It was originally the home of the Viceroy of India during the British rule.
And these are just government buildings of all kinds ...
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