Mehrauli Archaeological Park

MEHRAULI ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK NEWS

No construction or addition to existing structure at Mehrauli Archaeological Park: SC

March 01, 2025 5:11 am

The court was hearing appeals challenging the February 8, 2024 order of the Delhi High Court in a matter related to protection of some ancient religious structures in Mehrauli and Sanjay Van

Inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park, a famous monument shrouded in mystery

September 30, 2024 12:07 pm

For many, the name Shaikh Jamali Kamboh may hold no further meaning than any other man who has lived in the past and has been forgotten in the annals of time.

Delhi HC quashes DDA demolition notice for ‘encroachment’ near Mehrauli Archaeological Park: ‘Residents not told in advance’

November 08, 2023 8:52 pm

A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula noted admittedly, no intimation was issued to the petitioner residents prior to the demolition notice which is mandated under the provisions of the DDA Act.

Facelift of monuments, lake revamped with fountains & lights: Mehrauli Archaeological Park wears a new look

October 21, 2023 9:56 am

Fifty-four notable historical ruins and monuments that are housed within the 199-acre park were revamped by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in a bid to revive the city’s historic architecture, at an estimated cost of Rs 2.6 crore.

Heritage trails, replanting orchards on the cards for Mehrauli Park facelift; SC panel recommends approving plan

May 08, 2023 10:00 am

The archaeological park is part of the South-central ridge, and part of notified reserved forest. Of the total area, around 40.69 acres is woodland, in addition to 55 monuments and the park that already lies in the area.

Prepare plan to restore historical sites at Mehrauli Archaeological Park: Delhi L-G

May 07, 2023 9:37 am

Accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi, Saxena instructed officials to take special care in repair and restoration work and directed that carved stones and relics found at these sites, during restoration, be separated and preserved and be kept for proper display in an upcoming museum at the location.

For Mehrauli’s homeless, court & L-G interventions are too little too late

February 16, 2023 2:27 am

The drive, which began Friday, comes a month before a proposed G20 meet at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park.

In Mehrauli From Aug 30 To Sept 1: Folk music to sweets, monsoon festival a throwback to Mughal times

July 23, 2019 2:54 am

Mehrauli is one of the seven ancient cities that make up the present state of Delhi. Derived from the Sanskrit word Mihira-awali, it signifies the township where well-known astronomer Varahamihira of Vikramaditya’s court lived.

Baolis get a makeover to give locals a view and some water

November 18, 2014 10:26 am

Two step wells, Gandhak ki Baoli and Rajon ki Baoli, have already been restored

Monuments turn into madrasas

March 08, 2012 3:39 am

It is time for the evening prayers and children scurry about packing their books.

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