Saturday, April 25, 2009

Chandni Chowk at Present

Busiest Shopping Area
Chandani Chowk is one of the busiest market areas in Delhi. People from all over India; come here to shop for various things available here. Kuchas and Galis in Chandani Chowk still reflect the historical culture. Culture of Chandani Chowk is unique in whole Delhi. Different lanes in Chandani Chowk are dedicated to different items like sarees, textile, jewellery, food items, and electrical goods. Like Parathewali Gali is known for its delicious Parathas and sweets, Dariba is known for Gold and silver jewelry, Nai Sarak is dedicated to books and stationery items. Baghrath Place in Chandani Chowk is a wholesale market of electrical goods. People, especially from north India, come here for their special shopping such as wedding shopping.

Chanadani Chowk:Religious Centre
Chandani Chowk is the good example of religious harmony in India. There you can see Gurudwaara, Temple, Jain Temple, and Mosque standing near to each others. In fact Gurudwara and temple are joined by wall to wall. These religious places include Jama Masjid, Digamber Jain Mandir, Gurudwara Shish Ganj, Gauri Shankar Mandir, Sunheri Masjid.

Eating Joints
Chandani Chowk is the favourite place for lovers of good and spicy food. This is the hub of fast foods like Tikkis, Jalebis, Samosa, Dahi Bhalle and other things.

So, while in Delhi, do make a point to visit Chandani Chowk, at least once. You will not find same kind of place, with so much energy, anywhere in the world.

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