eassy of Delhi Nagar

                                                        भारतस्य  राजधानी 

 भारतस्य  राष्ट्रिया राजधानी देहली इति ख्याता अस्या: प्राचीनतम नाम इन्द्रप्रस्थं  इति आसीत्  देहली मधेय सर्वकारस्य केन्द्रस्य शासनस्य अनेके कार्यालया: तिष्ठन्ति तत्र  बहुभूमिकानि भवनानि  सत्यमेव दर्शनीयानि  एषु  भवनेषु लोकसभा -भवनम्, राज्यसभा -भवनम्, राष्ट्रपतिनिवासश्च  दर्शनीयानि  सन्ति  भारतस्य प्रधानमन्त्री अन्ये च केन्द्रीय -मन्त्रिण: अपि  अस्मिन् नगरे वसन्ति  देहली प्रदेशस्य अधुना पृथक् विधानसभा  अपि निर्वाचिता वर्तते 

देहली नगर मध्ये  दर्शनीय स्थानेषु सर्वोच  न्यायालय :, अद्भुतालय:, जन्तुंग्रहं , वयुयान -पत्तनं वर्तते अद्भुतालये संग्रालये वा जनानां प्रदर्शनार्थ विविधानां दर्शनीय वास्तूनां संग्रह : विद्यते 

देहली नगरे विश्वविद्यालय: जवाहर् लाल नेहरू -विद्यालय : केन्द्रीय संस्कृत - विद्यापीठ च सन्ति 

अधुना  संसारे  या प्रगति:  दृश्यते तस्या: यद् किञ्चित्  दिग्दर्शनं देहली नगरे एव  भवति   

Eassy Of Chandni Chowk

Why its “Chandni Chowk”?

During the time of Jahandar Shah (1711-12) the dandy emperor’s detractors used to refer it to as Kothawali-Ka-Rasta because his concubine Lal Kanwar came that way to the Red Fort before she became a Queen. In Mohamed ShahRangila’s reign it acquired the epithet of Rangila Chowk but in 1739, when Nadir Shah held Delhi for 58 days and massacred the residents while sitting at the Sunehri Masjid, it was branded Khooni Chowk. In Begum Sumroo’s heyday part of it was known as Chooriwali- Ka-Adda.

When the Rohilla chief Ghulam Qadir raided Delhi and blinded Shah Alam, his clansmen swarmed Chandni Chowkand people started warning fellow citizens of avoiding Rohilla Chowk. That was in 1788 .After the 1857 uprising, theChowk began to be reffered as Murdon-Ka-Chowk because of the large number of sepoys and others killed there.

During the freedom struggle the freedom fighters toyed with the idea of calling it Kranti Chowk and after when independence came there were suggestions to call it Azadi Chowk. Incidentally, the part of the Chowk around Northbrookfountain (Phawwara) was earlier named Bhai Mata Das chowk.

The real Chandni Chowk was the square in front of the town hall, where once the Clock town stood.That was as per the wishes of Shah Jahan’s daughter Jahanara Begum who had a magnificent sarai built close by in the space occupied byGandhi Park.

The original Chandni Chowk was in the Agra Fort and it was from it that the princess got the idea of having a more spacious one of that name in Shahajanbad, after her father moved the capital back to Delhi. Slowly the whole street fomFathepuri Masjid to Lal Mandir facing the Red Fort came to be known as Chandni Chowk.

JAN LOKPAL

The Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's Ombudsman Bill) is a draft anti-corruption bill drawn up by prominent civil society activists seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal, an independent body that would investigate corruption cases, complete the investigation within a year and envisages trial in the case getting over in the next one year

Salient features of Jan Lokpal Bill
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1.  An institution called LOKPAL at the centre and LOKAYUKTA in each state will be set up

2.  Like Supreme Court and Election Commission, they will be completely independent of the governments. No minister or bureaucrat will be able to influence their investigations.

3. Cases against corrupt people will not linger on for years anymore: Investigations in any case will have to be completed in one year. Trial should be completed in next one year so that the corrupt politician, officer or judge is sent to jail within two years.

4. The loss that a corrupt person caused to the government will be recovered at the time of conviction.

5. How will it help a common citizen: If any work of any citizen is not done in prescribed time in any government office, Lokpal will impose financial penalty on guilty officers, which will be given as compensation to the complainant.

6. So, you could approach Lokpal if your ration card or passport or voter card is not being made or if police is not registering your case or any other work is not being done in prescribed time. Lokpal will have to get it done in a month’s time. You could also report any case of corruption to Lokpal like ration being siphoned off, poor quality roads been constructed or panchayat funds being siphoned off. Lokpal will have to complete its investigations in a year, trial will be over in next one year and the guilty will go to jail within two years.

7. But won’t the government appoint corrupt and weak people as Lokpal members? That won’t be possible because its members will be selected by judges, citizens and constitutional authorities and not by politicians, through a completely transparent and participatory process.

8. What if some officer in Lokpal becomes corrupt? The entire functioning of Lokpal/ Lokayukta will be completely transparent. Any complaint against any officer of Lokpal shall be investigated and the officer dismissed within two months.

9. What will happen to existing anti-corruption agencies? CVC, departmental vigilance and anti-corruption branch of CBI will be merged into Lokpal. Lokpal will have complete powers and machinery to independently investigate and prosecute any officer, judge or politician.

10. It will be the duty of the Lokpal to provide protection to those who are being victimized for raising their voice against corruption.

Gudi Padva

Significance of Gudi Padwa

There are several ways of commencing a New Year. According to the Christian calendar, 1st January marks the beginning of the year. The financial year begins from 1st April, the Hindu New Year from the first day (Pratipada) of the month of Chaitra from the Hindu lunar calendar, the commercial year from the first day of the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’, the solar (soura) year, the lunar (chandra) year, the luni-solar year and so on. In all these, the year comprises of twelve months. Who first proclaimed that a year should consist of twelve months and how did the world come to accept it ? The foremost exponent of this concept is undoubtedly the Vedas, the most ancient literary texts. The Vedas say, ‘A year consists of twelve months’. It is because they say so that the world has accepted it. Out of all these days of beginning a year the most ideal one is the first day of the month of Chaitra according to the Hindu lunar calendar. There is no explanation as to why the 1st of January is the beginning of the New Year. Someone conceived that it should be so and thus it began. Contrary to this, there are natural, historical and spiritual reasons to mark the commencement of the year on the first day of the month of Chaitra

Importance of Gudi Padwa 

When the worship of Lord Brahma is complete, the Gudi is hoisted and Lord Vishnu is invoked to shower his blessings upon the worshipper and his family. The day is a significant one and there are a number of reasons behind it. It is said that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after slaying Ravana and his allies on this day and the people of Ayodhya celebrated it as the beginning of a new era. History also states that the Gudi is hoisted on this particular day to commemorate the number of victories of Shivaji Maharaj. Thus, considered as the symbol of victory or a victory flag, the Gudi is adorned with mango leaves, a yellow silk cloth and a garland adornment along with red flowers as these things are considered auspicious. Rangolis are also made around the Gudi and at the entrance of houses.

History also has it that the Shakas defeated the Huns on this particular day. Hence, this day is also the first day of the Shalivahan calendar as this was the day king Shalivahan vanquished the Hun dynasty. The most important event though which makes this day so special is that, according to the Brahma Puran, this is the day when Lord Brahma created the universe and Satyug began. The day is also considered auspicious because the divine consciousness which emanates during the early sunrise, if absorbed, lasts longer.

Gudi Padva in Mumbai

If we consider list of festivals that are celebrated in Mumbai, then we can definitely say that Mumbai has a multicultural nature. Gaudi Padva is one such festival. Gudi Padva has a special importance in Maharashtrian families.Gudi Padva marks the beginning of New Year for the Maharashtrians. It is a unique festival, which is held in March. This festival is dedicated to potter’s son Sahalivan. But he defeated the Gupta Dynasty. It also marks beginning of Hindu Solar year. On this festival Marathi homes erect “Gudisâ€�. A ‘Gudi’ is nothing but a long stick that is covered with silk cloth. A silver utensil is put over the cloth. Localities that are dominated by Maharahtrians organize grand processions, also known as “ Shobhayatrasâ€�. 

This festival celebrates New Year in a traditional style.Advice of astrologers is also sought on this day. Gudi Padva is regarded as the most auspicious day in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai.On this day wife applies Tilak on Husband’s forehead. Then she performs his ‘Aarti’. She then prays for long life of her husband. The husband shows his gratitude by giving a gift to his wife. Gudi Padwa symbolizes devotion and respect between wife and husband. On the day of Gudi Padva people request their newly married daughters to come home with their husbands. The new couple is then given special meals There are many legends behind this festival. It is believed that the world was created by Lord Brahma.www.yahoo.com

Gudi Padva

Significance of Gudi Padwa

There are several ways of commencing a New Year. According to the Christian calendar, 1st January marks the beginning of the year. The financial year begins from 1st April, the Hindu New Year from the first day (Pratipada) of the month of Chaitra from the Hindu lunar calendar, the commercial year from the first day of the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’, the solar (soura) year, the lunar (chandra) year, the luni-solar year and so on. In all these, the year comprises of twelve months. Who first proclaimed that a year should consist of twelve months and how did the world come to accept it ? The foremost exponent of this concept is undoubtedly the Vedas, the most ancient literary texts. The Vedas say, ‘A year consists of twelve months’. It is because they say so that the world has accepted it. Out of all these days of beginning a year the most ideal one is the first day of the month of Chaitra according to the Hindu lunar calendar. There is no explanation as to why the 1st of January is the beginning of the New Year. Someone conceived that it should be so and thus it began. Contrary to this, there are natural, historical and spiritual reasons to mark the commencement of the year on the first day of the month of Chaitra

Importance of Gudi Padwa 

When the worship of Lord Brahma is complete, the Gudi is hoisted and Lord Vishnu is invoked to shower his blessings upon the worshipper and his family. The day is a significant one and there are a number of reasons behind it. It is said that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after slaying Ravana and his allies on this day and the people of Ayodhya celebrated it as the beginning of a new era. History also states that the Gudi is hoisted on this particular day to commemorate the number of victories of Shivaji Maharaj. Thus, considered as the symbol of victory or a victory flag, the Gudi is adorned with mango leaves, a yellow silk cloth and a garland adornment along with red flowers as these things are considered auspicious. Rangolis are also made around the Gudi and at the entrance of houses.

History also has it that the Shakas defeated the Huns on this particular day. Hence, this day is also the first day of the Shalivahan calendar as this was the day king Shalivahan vanquished the Hun dynasty. The most important event though which makes this day so special is that, according to the Brahma Puran, this is the day when Lord Brahma created the universe and Satyug began. The day is also considered auspicious because the divine consciousness which emanates during the early sunrise, if absorbed, lasts longer.

Gudi Padva in Mumbai

If we consider list of festivals that are celebrated in Mumbai, then we can definitely say that Mumbai has a multicultural nature. Gaudi Padva is one such festival. Gudi Padva has a special importance in Maharashtrian families.Gudi Padva marks the beginning of New Year for the Maharashtrians. It is a unique festival, which is held in March. This festival is dedicated to potter’s son Sahalivan. But he defeated the Gupta Dynasty. It also marks beginning of Hindu Solar year. On this festival Marathi homes erect “Gudisâ€�. A ‘Gudi’ is nothing but a long stick that is covered with silk cloth. A silver utensil is put over the cloth. Localities that are dominated by Maharahtrians organize grand processions, also known as “ Shobhayatrasâ€�. 

This festival celebrates New Year in a traditional style.Advice of astrologers is also sought on this day. Gudi Padva is regarded as the most auspicious day in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai.On this day wife applies Tilak on Husband’s forehead. Then she performs his ‘Aarti’. She then prays for long life of her husband. The husband shows his gratitude by giving a gift to his wife. Gudi Padwa symbolizes devotion and respect between wife and husband. On the day of Gudi Padva people request their newly married daughters to come home with their husbands. The new couple is then given special meals There are many legends behind this festival. It is believed that the world was created by Lord Brahma.