Top 5 Places in Delhi That Can Ignite Every Indian's Patriotic Spirit

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With crime, corruption, scandals, illiteracy, and poverty on the rise, it’s easy to be cynical and lose touch with one’s patriotic spirit. But even with all its flaws and blemishes, India still is our home – and homes are special. Here is a list of places in Delhi which can melt the hearts of even the most skeptic Indian, and make you fall in love with your country again!

1. Raj Ghat

A memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi along the banks of the river Yamuna, Raj Ghat is the site where Bapu was cremated. The best time to visit this place is close to sunset as this place is where you can reflect, ponder, and feel at peace. Going to Raj Ghat makes you think of the hopes the nation’s father had for us, and will renew your patriotic spirit!

2. India Gate

It’s the site of the Indian Army’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or the Amar Jawan Jyoti, which burns in a shrine under the arch of India Gate. You feel a sense of pride after seeing the names of the Indian soldiers on its walls, and one can almost sense the presence of the soldiers who had fought many a war against oppressive regimes. Must visit!

3. Indian War Memorial Museum

The Indian War Memorial Museum or Swatantra Sangrama Sangrahalaya is located inside Red Fort – the landmark feature of Delhi which was a key symbol of the Indian freedom struggle. Built by Shah Jahan, its splendor reminds you of the prosperity in the Mughal era, and never gets dull no matter how many times you visit.

4. Jantar Mantar

Located in the heart of the city, Jantar Mantar was created to see the time using the sun, and now it has been designated as the space where people voice their demands to the government. This monument is where the anti-corruption campaign or ‘I am Anna’ campaign began. It stands as a constant reminder of the power of the citizens in our nation where the people are the ones who rule the nation!

5. Qutub Complex

The Qutub complex refers to an array of monuments, memorials, tombs, and buildings at Mehrauli. The famous Minar itself rises over 230 feet and can be ascended by a circular stairway for a breathtaking view. It was built by Qutb Ud Din Aibak but the various parts of it have been added by various rulers, appropriately depicting the blend of togetherness India calls its own.