VIRTUAL TOUR MONUMENT VISIT REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Instructional technology has achieved great development in the last few decades, and Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) is definitely one of them. The aim of VFT is not to replace field trips but “to introduce students to various aspects and develop some of the basic skills needed and to prepare students for going into the field or as follow up exercises after a real field trip” A second aim is to improve the efficiency of time that is spent in the field.VFTs can“replace or enhance background lecturing/information transmission and so increase the time spent by students exploring specific issues in a more ‘inquiry-based’ manner both in the field and on campus”
On June 22, 2021 I watched virtual tour of Delhi's iconic monuments. I got inspired from ShrI.Chitra S, Assistant Professor of Sree Narayana Training College Nedunganda on that day's webinar session. It is difficult for us to visit these places right now due to this pandemic covid-19 but this video made my day and also they gave me relaxation to my mental health. It was about India's capital city, Delhi. The city has so much to explore that won't get enough of it. What if it's lockdown right now, we can travel sitting at our homes, right? So let's sit back and enjoy the virtual tour of 7 iconic monuments of Delhi.
Let's start with.
* Red Fort
* India Gate
* Akshardham temple
* National Gallery of Modern Art
* Humayun's Tomb
* Jumma Masjid
Red Fort
The
Red fortis a historic fort in the city of Delhi (in old delhi) in India that served as the main residence of the mughal
Emperors. Emperor Shah
Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmed Lahori,who also constructed the Taj mahal. The fort represents the peak in Mughal
architecture under Shah Jahan, and combines persinate palace architecture with Indian traditions.
Red Fort Overview..
The Red Fort is a historical fortification in the old Delhi area. Shah Jahan constructed it in the year 1639 as a result of a capital shift from Agra to Delhi. He used it as the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty, this imposing piece of architecture derives its name from its impregnable red sandstone walls. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political centre of the Mughal state and the setting for events critically impacting the region. Today, this monument is home to several museums that have an assortment of precious artefacts on display. Every year, the Indian Prime Minister unfurls the national flag here on the Independence Day
Indian Gate
The India Gate (formerly known as the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajputh, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian army who died in between 1914 and 1921 in the First Worldwar, in France, Flanders, Mesapotamia, persina, East Africa, Galli Poliand elsewhere in the Near and the Far East, and the third anglo indian war 13,300 servicemen's names, including some soldiers and officers from the United Kingdom, are inscribed on the gate.Designed by Sir Edwin lutyens, the gate evokes the architectural style of the triumphal arch such as the Arch of constantine in Rome, and is often compared to the Arcade Triompe in Paris, and the Gateway of india in Mumbai..
Akshardham Temple
Akshardham' literally means the divine abode of God. It is an eternal place for one to offer devotion and experience everlasting peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at Gandhinagar is a mandir – a Hindu house of worship, a dwelling place for God, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, education and unification. Timeless devotional messages and vibrant Hindu traditions are echoed in its art and architecture. The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830) and the avatars, devas and sages of Hinduism. This traditionally-styled complex was inaugurated on October 30th, 1992 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the devoted efforts of skilled artisans and volunteers.
National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, is a repository of more than 17000 most significant works of modern and contemporary art in the country. The principal aims of NGMA are to acquire and preserve modern art from 1850 onwards and to present it to a global audience which will create an understanding and sensitivity towards a time that helped shape contemporary art in India. The institution is also committed to promote contemporary Indian art in its various forms.
The gallery was inaugurated on March 29th, 1954 by Vice-President, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and on January 19th 2009, the NGMA inaugurated the opening of its new wing which increased its display spaces by more than six times. In addition, NGMA maintains two functional branches at Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall at Mumbai and Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Bengaluru.
In December 2016 NGMA’s first Director General took charge of the institution with a vision to broaden its horizon with collaborations and partnerships both at the national and international platform and to present Indian art and artists to a wider global audience.
The foremost responsibility of the National Gallery of Modern Art is to ensure quality and to set and maintain standards of excellence. The aesthetic and educational purposes are not only defined in the aims and objectives of the National Gallery of Modern Art, but efforts are also being made so that they become implicit in its organization and pervade all its activities.
Above all, the National Gallery of Modern Art helps people to look at the works of modern art with greater joy, understanding and knowledge by extending their relationship with our daily life and experiencing them as vital expressions of the human spirit...
Humayun's Tomb
One of Delhi’s historical jewels, Humayun’s Tomb, is a significant monument for more than one reason. This grand mausoleum is the first tomb of a Mughal emperor to be built in India. But, over the years, it also came to be the resting place of more than 150 Mughal family members.
A fine example of Persian architecture, which created a template for Mughal architecture, this beautiful mausoleum is also the resting place of Emperor Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shukoh, Humayun’s two wives and later Mughal emperors. From being a stunning 16th century memorial to becoming a refugee camp during the Partition of India in 1947, Humayun’s Tomb has many tales to tell.
Mughal rule in India was established by the Turco-Mongol prince from Central Asia, Babur, in 1526. After trying to conquer the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan and failing at it, Babur turned towards India. He invaded India and defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last Lodi Sultan and son of Sikander Lodi, in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. This was the beginning of Mughal rule in India under Babur.
Jumma Masjid
It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahabbetween 1650 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today old Delhi).it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use, and is one of Delhi's most iconic sites, closely identified with the ethos of Old Delhi....
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1650 and 1656, at the highest point of Shahjahanabad. The mosque was designed by architect Ustad Khalil, and constructed by approximately 5000 workers. The workforce was diverse, consisting of Indians, Arabs, Persians, Turks, and Europeans. The construction was supervised primarily by Sadullah Khan, the wazir(or prime minister) during Shah Jahan's reign, and Fazil Khan, the comptrollerof Shah Jahan's household. The cost of the construction at the time was ten lakh (one million) rupees.The mosque was inaugurated on 23 July, 1656 by Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, from Bukhara,uzbekisthan He had been invited by Shah Jahan to be the shahil mam(Royal (lmam)of the mosque.
The mosque was one of the last monuments built under Shah Jahan. After its completion, it served as the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period. The khutba was recited by the Mughal emperor during the Friday noon prayer, legitimising his rule. The mosque was hence a symbol of Mughal sovereignty in India, carrying political significance. It was also an important centre of social life for the residents of Shahjahanabad, providing a space transcending class divide for diverse people to interact.
Conclusion
The monument visit is based on the curriculum Vita. I visited all of the ionic monuments mentioned above. I attach the link from with i Watched this virtual tour below.http://www.indiavirtualtour.com/Delhi/VirtualTour.asp?monumentID=9 And https://youtu.be/b9STkhzN9qM. Also it is unique interesting like normal tours...❤️.
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