Religion and Culture of Delhi

The cultural diversity and religious unity are the core values of Indian society and Delhi being the capital of India, naturally, reflects it all as people from different states come here for best education, best medicinal assistance and good job opportunities. It is a centre stage of Indian politics too and represents all that is best in India.

The metropolitan city with a cosmopolitan outlook, Delhi is not free from the shadows of its royal past. The ancient city Delhi still reflects the remnants of the glorious old-age charm and yet has a very modern and chic lifestyle. The nightlife is interesting and a number of discos throughout the city beckon the youngsters to sway and dance with enchanting numbers.

At the Nizamuddin Shrine, one can still hear the ‘Qawwalis’, ‘Gurbani’ (the verses from the Granth Sahaib) and Prabhat ferries can be heard in the Gurudwaras, ‘bhajans’ and ‘aartis’ in the temples and Sunday masses in Churches. The traditional fairs and festivals are still being celebrated such as ‘Phoolwalo-Ki-Sair’. With the increasing number of people from different states, regional festivals of Bihar such as ‘Chhath Puja’ and Bengal such as ‘Durga Puja’ are also observed here.

Since Delhi shares its borders with Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, its people and their lifestyle is often influenced greatly by these regions. Though, it is said that Delhi has mostly Punjabis, it now has a number of pockets dominated by other communities such as South Indians in R.K. Puram and Bengalis in C.R. Park.