G20 Summit Venue Bharat Mandapam attracts tourists to view special installations days after G-20 Summit
G20 Summit Venue Bharat Mandapam attracts tourists to view special installations days after G-20 Summit
The area outside Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam the venue for the recently concluded G-20 Summit, has emerged as a tourist attraction as Delhi residents and those from neighbouring cities are visiting it in large numbers to take selfies and admire the fountains, lights, and other art installations there.
Many people are in awe of the huge statues of lions and panthers installed in New Delhi police district and hope that the authorities would be able to maintain these in future.
Some people say they should be allowed to see the G-20 Digital Museum and the culture corridor inside the complex. The complex also has a “Digital India Experience Zone”, which offers a glimpse of technological advancements in the country. A crafts bazaar was also set up there for delegates.
As per Supriya, on her way back home from her workplace in Connaught Place, she is eager to get an opportunity to see the massive Nataraja idol installed there as the statue depicting Lord Shiva’s ‘tandav’ pose is believed to be the world’s tallest Nataraja statue.
Saket resident Jitendra Singh came to the spot with his wife, daughter, and grandchild. Someday, he would like to take them inside too. Maybe someday, his grandchild will see the beautiful structures there from up close.
Akhilesh Kumar Chaudhary arrived with his ailing father who has come from Bihar for treatment. He cannot speak properly and the Rohini resident wanted to show him the beauty of this place.
Praveen and Anuradha Singh from Noida came with their two young children and were taken in by the beauty of the place. “The fountains and the lights look very pretty. I loved the art installations near the venue and took many pictures,” one of the children said.
For Many visitors being near the venue instils a sense of pride in them. “The summit was a matter of pride and honour for the country. According to
Subhasini and Parmeshwaram, both residents of Dwarka.
many international leaders came and appreciated the country. We came here because this place is bound to become a part of the country’s legacy.
Meanwhile, the crowd of visitors has also attracted many street vendors to the area.
According to one ice cream vendor he came to Delhi and his friends told.him to place her cart here since it is attracting lots of people in the evenings.
He is much aware that vendors aren’t allowed there and the police may arrive any moment. Until then business is brisk.
News Edit K.V.Raman
