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What is India's Rashtrapati Bhawan?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Rashtrapati Bhawan is the house of the President of India. It is a real masterpiece that was built in the British period. It is the focal point of New Delhi and situated in the Raisina Hills. The total cost of constructing theRashtrapati Bhawan crossed £12,53,000 in British India.

There is a Durbar Hall inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi and the dome of the hall measures 22.8 meters in diameter. The hall is marked by the beautiful colored marbles. You can see the Viceroy's throne in this hall. Today, the Durbar Hall is the major venue of all official ceremonies of the Indian Government such as the oath taking ceremony by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Members of Parliament. The Arjuna Awards for Excellence is also presented in this hall of theRashtrapati Bhawan.

The Rashtrapati Bhawan comprises of the following:

  • The State Drawing Room

  • The State Ballroom

  • The State Library

  • The State Dining Room

  • The Private Apartments

    To the west of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, there is a wonderful Mughal garden which is open to the public every spring.

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