<div>The Delhi Heritage Photography Club (DHPC) is back with its annual photography exhibition chronicling the city’s varied shrines and tombs. <div> </div><div>On display, this time, is another set of mystical images of ancient temples, abandoned forts, haunting dargahs, mausoleums and blissful baolis.</div><div><br />In keeping with the condition of such relics, usually lost in the urban jungle of Delhi, the exhibit at India Habitat Centre is titled 'The Forgotten Heritage of Delhi.’</div><div> </div><div>DHPC, a citizens’ initiative, has been doing some laudable work in the area of exploration, documentation and conservation of monuments in the city. <br /><br />A group of 11,000 odd history enthusiasts, from all ages and walks of life, conduct heritage walks every few weekends and the photography lovers amongst them make it a point to take memorable snaps. <br /><br />The same have been put on show now with the best ranked by eminent judges as well.</div><div> </div><div>Founder-member Vikramjit Singh Rooprai says, “This time we have focused on the lesser known monuments of the city. <br /></div><div> </div><div>The Archaeological Survey of India identifies 174 monuments in Delhi which it protects and promotes. <br /><br />An average Delhiite, however, is aware of only the three World Heritage Sites – Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and Red Fort, besides Lodhi Gardens and Hauz Khas village at best.”</div><div> </div><div>“We feel it’s our duty to open the eyes of the general public to the innumerable other historical ruins which dot the city and have equally interesting stories behind them.”</div><div> </div><div>For example, there is the numinous picture of Jahaz Mahal in Mehrauli taken by Monidipa Dey.</div><div><br />A dark photograph taken at dusk, it has a mysterious orange glow emanating from one of the niches, possibly pointing towards evil-warding rituals. <br /><br />Then there is the desolate, cobwebbed Mallukhana in Begumpur, a snap taken by Amitabh Kumar. <br /><br />Mallukhana is said to be a rare large mosque exclusively for women which has exquisitely decorated mehrabs.</div><div> </div><div>A hallowed shot of Darya Khan Lohani’s Tomb by Marisha Sharma immediately catches the eye.</div><div><br />The tomb of the Chief Justice during Bahlol Lodi’s time (early 16th century), it has an unusual structure inclusive of a commemorative circular platform built amidst a larger platform and several beautiful chhatris (kiosks).</div><div><br />Don’t miss out on the picture of a Shivalaya from Old Delhi which curiously has a Shivling placed in a seemingly Mughal monument.</div><div> </div><div>The exhibition is on at IHC till April 12 and will move to Red Fort on April 18, the World Heritage Day. </div><div><br /></div></div>
<div>The Delhi Heritage Photography Club (DHPC) is back with its annual photography exhibition chronicling the city’s varied shrines and tombs. <div> </div><div>On display, this time, is another set of mystical images of ancient temples, abandoned forts, haunting dargahs, mausoleums and blissful baolis.</div><div><br />In keeping with the condition of such relics, usually lost in the urban jungle of Delhi, the exhibit at India Habitat Centre is titled 'The Forgotten Heritage of Delhi.’</div><div> </div><div>DHPC, a citizens’ initiative, has been doing some laudable work in the area of exploration, documentation and conservation of monuments in the city. <br /><br />A group of 11,000 odd history enthusiasts, from all ages and walks of life, conduct heritage walks every few weekends and the photography lovers amongst them make it a point to take memorable snaps. <br /><br />The same have been put on show now with the best ranked by eminent judges as well.</div><div> </div><div>Founder-member Vikramjit Singh Rooprai says, “This time we have focused on the lesser known monuments of the city. <br /></div><div> </div><div>The Archaeological Survey of India identifies 174 monuments in Delhi which it protects and promotes. <br /><br />An average Delhiite, however, is aware of only the three World Heritage Sites – Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and Red Fort, besides Lodhi Gardens and Hauz Khas village at best.”</div><div> </div><div>“We feel it’s our duty to open the eyes of the general public to the innumerable other historical ruins which dot the city and have equally interesting stories behind them.”</div><div> </div><div>For example, there is the numinous picture of Jahaz Mahal in Mehrauli taken by Monidipa Dey.</div><div><br />A dark photograph taken at dusk, it has a mysterious orange glow emanating from one of the niches, possibly pointing towards evil-warding rituals. <br /><br />Then there is the desolate, cobwebbed Mallukhana in Begumpur, a snap taken by Amitabh Kumar. <br /><br />Mallukhana is said to be a rare large mosque exclusively for women which has exquisitely decorated mehrabs.</div><div> </div><div>A hallowed shot of Darya Khan Lohani’s Tomb by Marisha Sharma immediately catches the eye.</div><div><br />The tomb of the Chief Justice during Bahlol Lodi’s time (early 16th century), it has an unusual structure inclusive of a commemorative circular platform built amidst a larger platform and several beautiful chhatris (kiosks).</div><div><br />Don’t miss out on the picture of a Shivalaya from Old Delhi which curiously has a Shivling placed in a seemingly Mughal monument.</div><div> </div><div>The exhibition is on at IHC till April 12 and will move to Red Fort on April 18, the World Heritage Day. </div><div><br /></div></div>