Buddha Jayanti Park: At Palam-bound Sardar Patel Marg via Karol Bagh opp. Assam House is Buddha Jayanti Park founded on the auspicious eve of 2500 years of completion of Buddhas Great Salvation. A plant of Bodhi-Briksha was brought from Sri Lanka and planted in the commemorating park.
West of Rajpath, the Buddha Jayanti Smarak Park lies in one of the prime areas of the capital and is quite popular with the residents of Delhi. It is full of colorful flowers, green grasses and paved pathways. Though people of all ages visit the park, a majority of visitors are young couples.
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Buddha Jayanti: The most holy day for the Buddhists, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated in honor of the Light of Asia, called by Edwin Arnold, well known as Buddha. Previously named Siddhartha, Buddha was the son of the king of Kapilavastu. His journey from a prince to a spiritual and moral leader has been very tiring as well as enriching.
This special day is celebrated as the birth day, the day of attaining salvation and the death day of Buddha. On this auspicious day, devotees offer prayers to Buddha. Buddhists monks lead a procession accompanied by sacred chanting.
Buddha Jayanti in Delhi is
Mahatma Gandhi Park: Mahatma Gandhi Park is a comparatively small simple park but with historical significance. Developed during the British period, the park was officially named as 'Queen's Park'. However, the citizens of Delhi popularly referred to it as 'Company Bagh'. The park was an integral part of European social life in the early 19th century as it served as the outdoor club for Delhi's high-class society who lived in this part of the city. The park was very well maintained and had a good cricket ground.
After India gained independence, the park was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Park. Since
Netaji Subhash Park: Netaji Subhash Park is located in Old Delhi on the main Netaji Subhash Marg just opposite Sunehri Masjid. Like Mahatma Gandhi Park, it is also not a very big park as it shares its boundary with another park known as Urdu Park. The park is a good place with lot of malishwallahs (body massagers). Try a massage, if you have the time.
The main attraction of the park is the imposing statue of Subhash Chandra Bose, as a military leader. Subhash Chandra was a popular nationalist leader of the country. He was such a great leader that the
Deer Park: The Deer Park is easily reachable from Hauz Khas Village, Safdarjang Enclave and from the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association's courts. The park was developed recognizing the need for an open green area near the urban settlements of this part of the capital. Beautifully landscaped with shady trees, lush grasses and a water body, the park serves the purpose of its conception very well providing a peaceful green space for nature walks to its many visitors. The main attractions of the park are the innocent-looking spotted deer, and attractive peacocks with their lovely feathers, cute rabbits and guinea pigs,
Nehru Park : On the main Panchsheel Road, Nehru Park is located in one of the plushest localities of the capital. It is next to the Chanakyapuri Diplomatic Enclave, and the popular Santushti Shopping Complex. Named after India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, the park is spread over an area of more than 80 acres. Just few meters from Hotel Ashok, it is an attractive place with beautiful floral collections, picturesque little mounds and rocks inscribed with the sayings of Nehru. Due to the pleasant and peaceful ambience of the park, it has recently become quite popular with picnickers