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Ramlila Maidan
Ramlila Maidan is a large ground located in New Delhi, India, traditionally used for staging the annual Ramlila. It is used for religious festivals, major political rallies and meetings, and entertainment events.
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- Moti Mahal
- Akbarabadi Mosque
- Golden Mosque
- Indian War Memorial Museum
Ramlila Maidan at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Moti Mahal: Moti Mahal is a restaurant chain founded in Delhi, India.
- Akbarabadi Mosque: The Akbarabadi Mosque was a mosque, located in the Old City of Delhi, India. It was built by Akbarabadi Mahal, one of Shah Jahan's wives in 1650.
- Golden Mosque: The Golden Mosque, or Sunehri Masjid, is a mosque in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi, in Central Delhi, India. The mosque is located outside the southwestern corner of the Delhi Gate of the Red Fort, opposite the Netaji Subhash Park.
- Indian War Memorial Museum: The Indian War Memorial Museum is in the Naubat Khana of the Red Fort in Delhi, northern India. It was built in 1919 as a tribute to commemorate the soldiers who had joined the First World War in India or abroad on behalf of the British Empire.
Sightseeing Places
- Moti Mahal: Moti Mahal is a restaurant chain founded in Delhi, India.
- Akbarabadi Mosque: The Akbarabadi Mosque was a mosque, located in the Old City of Delhi, India. It was built by Akbarabadi Mahal, one of Shah Jahan's wives in 1650.
- Golden Mosque: The Golden Mosque, or Sunehri Masjid, is a mosque in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi, in Central Delhi, India. The mosque is located outside the southwestern corner of the Delhi Gate of the Red Fort, opposite the Netaji Subhash Park.
- Indian War Memorial Museum: The Indian War Memorial Museum is in the Naubat Khana of the Red Fort in Delhi, northern India. It was built in 1919 as a tribute to commemorate the soldiers who had joined the First World War in India or abroad on behalf of the British Empire.
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Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal is a restaurant chain founded in Delhi, India.
Akbarabadi Mosque
The Akbarabadi Mosque was a mosque, located in the Old City of Delhi, India. It was built by Akbarabadi Mahal, one of Shah Jahan's wives in 1650.
Golden Mosque
The Golden Mosque, or Sunehri Masjid, is a mosque in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi, in Central Delhi, India. The mosque is located outside the southwestern corner of the Delhi Gate of the Red Fort, opposite the Netaji Subhash Park.
Indian War Memorial Museum
The Indian War Memorial Museum is in the Naubat Khana of the Red Fort in Delhi, northern India. It was built in 1919 as a tribute to commemorate the soldiers who had joined the First World War in India or abroad on behalf of the British Empire.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 14 km from Ramlila Maidan.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Shivaji Bridge railway station, about 1 km from central Ramlila Maidan.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Ramlila Maidan (Apr, May, Jun) averages 27–37°C with about 27 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Ramlila Maidan (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 27–34°C with about 216 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Ramlila Maidan (Oct, Nov) averages 19–29°C with about 19 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Ramlila Maidan (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 11–23°C with about 16 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
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History
- Summary: Ramlila Maidan is a large ground located in New Delhi, India, traditionally used for staging the annual Ramlila. It is used for religious festivals, major political rallies and meetings, and entertainment events.
- Overview: Ramlila Maidan is a large ground located in New Delhi, India, traditionally used for staging the annual Ramlila. It is used for religious festivals, major political rallies and meetings, and entertainment events. It is located near New Delhi Railway Station and Delhi Gate.
- Modern History: The Ramlila Maidan was originally a large pond before 1930. It was filled up in the early 1930s so that annual Ramlila, held in October, could be shifted here from the reti (sandy) floodplains of Yamuna River behind the Red Fort, where Hindu soldiers of the Mughal army first started staging the Ramila in the 1800s. Geographically the ground falls between the Old Delhi and the New Delhi. The historic Turkman Gate of the Old city stands nearby, and the ground stretches between Aruna Asaf Ali Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru Road.
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Significance
The Ramlila Maidan was originally a large pond before 1930.
Spiritual Significance
The Ramlila Maidan was originally a large pond before 1930.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ramlila Maidan is most comfortable in January, February, March, October and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 38°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 14 km away. The nearest railway station is Shivaji Bridge railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Moti Mahal, Akbarabadi Mosque, Golden Mosque and Indian War Memorial Museum.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 19°C to 38°C over the year, with about 838 mm of rain in total.
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