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Delhi Culture

Delhi Culture is all about the tradition of Delhi. Culture of Delhi includes festivals, art, paintings, embroidery, jewelery, handicrafts, cuisine, religion and sports. Delhi, being the capital of India, is the land of festivals and celebrations. The most important festivals included in the Cultural Heritage of Delhi are the Diwali, Dussera, Lohri, Holi, Kite Flying Festival, Basant Panchami, Maha Shivaratri, Baisakhi, Mahavir Jayanti and a lot more.

Delhi Culture comprises of art and paintings, which is a part of the tradition of Delhi.art and paintings got immense importance in Delhi since the Mughal period. Delhi embroidery is famous all over the world. The cloths having different types of embroideries are used or making salwar kurtas, sarees, bed sheets and a lot more. The fine work incorporated in the jeweleries of Delhi bring represent the touch of elegance. The jeweleries include the traditional as well as the modern ones. The great number of designers in Delhi continuous invent new styles in jeweleries. A wide variety of handicrafts are found in Delhi. Local people as well as the tourists coming from far and wide have a great interest in buying jeweleries made in Delhi. Delhi handicrafts also attract people from all over the world. There are handicraft melas and fairs as well as shops and emporiums, where crafts work are available. Delhi hut is one of the places in Delhi, where a wide variety of handicrafts are available.

Delhi being a land of culture and diversity, religion has always played an important role in the Delhi Culture. The different kinds of people as well as culture and religion brought in the different types of cuisine. Delhi cuisine, which is more popularly known as North Indian cuisine is famous in the whole world.

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