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Republic Day Parade |  Delhi
Jan 2010 (annual)
Every year on 26 January the founding of the independent Republic is remembered throughout India. In New Delhi the spectacular celebrations include the march past of the three armed forces, massive parades and traditional folk dances, music from all over India and an Air Force fly-by. |
Garden Festival |  Said-ul-Ajaib (Garden of Five Senses)
Feb 2010 (annual)
The annual Garden Festival, held at Delhi's Said-ul-Ajaib or Garden of the Five Senses, presents floral displays, themed gardens, horticultural demonstrations and activities. |
Bhakti Festival |  Nehru Park
Apr 2010 (annual)
The Bhakti Festival presents three days of devotional and sufi music performances at the Nehru Park in Delhi. |
Buddha Jayanti |  Buddha Jayanti Park
May 2010 (annual)
Buddha Jayanti is a triple festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Buddhist sites in Delhi, most notably the Buddha Jayanti Park, celebrate with prayer meetings and colourful events. |
Delhi Book Fair |  Pragati Maidan
Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)
The Delhi Book Fair brings together high-profile works and new editions recently published in India at the vast Pragati Maidan. The fair offers novels, non-fiction, children's and college text books. Magazines, maps, teaching aids and computer software are also on display. |
Dussehra in Delhi |  Delhi
Sep 2010 (annual)
Dussehra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the sub-continent. It remembers the victory of the god Rama over the demon-king Ravana, who had been foolish enough to abduct his wife, Sita. |
Qutub Festival |  Qutub Minar
Oct 2010 (annual)
The annual Qutub Festival of devotional music presents world-renowned performers of sufi singing and classical dance at the site of Delhi's dramatic, 12th-century landmark, the Qutub Minar minaret. Evening performances feature full and varied programmes. |
Ananya Festival |  Purana Qila
Oct 2010 (annual)
The massive ramparts of Delhi's 16th-century fort Purana Qila make a dramatic backdrop during the Ananya Festival of classical dance. Choreographed dance troupes perform a variety of styles and forms each evening of the event. |
Red Fort |  Red Fort
Daily; not Mon
Delhi's Red Fort is named after the massive red sandstone walls which surround this magnificent architectural work. Dating back to the height of Mughal power, the centrepiece is a white marble palace decorated with gold and precious stones. |
Lodi Gardens |  Lodi Gardens
Daily
Lodi Gardens harbour a number of beautiful tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi rulers, as well as a fine collection of tropical shrubs and trees. A visit provides welcome respite from Delhi's hustle and bustle. |
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