ylc_elaine: Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India)
ylc_elaine: There are large communities of Muslims in Delhi, but the dominant religion is Hinduism.
ylc_elaine: Muslims wash their hands and foots before entering the prayer area.
ylc_elaine: Prayer area inside the mosque
ylc_elaine: I was really scare that this worshipper heard the voice of the shutter!
ylc_elaine: We need to put off our shoes and wear this gown to enter the mosque.
ylc_elaine: Humayun's Tomb
ylc_elaine: Humayun's Tomb
ylc_elaine: Humayun's Tomb
ylc_elaine: Humayun's Tomb
ylc_elaine: Qutob Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
ylc_elaine: Qutob Minar (It is the world's tallest (238 ft) free-standing brick minaret).
ylc_elaine: Silhouette
ylc_elaine: Akshardham Temple (the largest Hindu temple complex in the world)
ylc_elaine: Red Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site).
ylc_elaine: The Fort actually was took over by the Indian Army after India gained independence in 1947.
ylc_elaine: The main façade of the Fort
ylc_elaine: Diwan-i-Am (one of the major buildings within Red Fort)
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ylc_elaine: Diwan-i-Khas (one of the major buildings within Red Fort).
ylc_elaine: The architectural style of the Red Fort is called Mughal; a type of architecture that combines the styles of Islamic, Persian and Indian.
ylc_elaine: Evening in the Red Fort
ylc_elaine: A souvenir shop inside the Fort.
ylc_elaine: Khari Baoli ( A market for aroma and nuts in old Delhi). The place is recommended by the website of Lonely Planet. Before visiting there, I actually have no idea that India is famous in nuts plantation.
ylc_elaine: Aroma (I actually couldnt stop sneezing in the market !)
ylc_elaine: My friend bought a lot of aroma and nuts in the market; I just bought some walnuts for myself !
ylc_elaine: A beautiful temple, but I dont know the name !
ylc_elaine: The first pic I took in India for a woman who is wearing the traditional Indian clothing named 'Sari'
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