Rashtrapati Bhavan, The Residence Of President India

Rashtrapati Bhavan History:

Rashtrapati Bhavan is a very famous construction in modern days in India. Now it is one of the tourist destinations in New Delhi. There are many attractive visuals in Rashtrapati.

Bhavan. It occupied a prominent position in Indian heritage and culture. It was constructed on a high basement about 365 meters behind the Central Secretariat Buildings.

During the British rule:

During the British rule in India, it was the official residence of the Viceroy and was also called Viceroy’s House. Now it is the official residence of India’s President. The famous architect Lutyens designed the Palace and completed it in 1929 AD. While constructing the court, the authorities lavishly spent a lot of money without hesitation. Therefore the approximate amount was nearly 8,77,136 Pounds. The castle is very magnificent and has many stairways and apartments. Here the main attraction is the excellent durbar hall, now the place for celebrating many important events. There are many noble courts and a magnificent dome, which is lovely in the Palace.

Size of the Palace:

However, the Palace is 192 meters wide and 161.5 meters deep. The total area of the Palace is nearly 19549 sq. Meters and the court are almost 183 meters in breadth and 396 meters in length. There is no doubt; the castle is one of the largest palaces in the world. The entrance of the court has twelve pillars and each 9.14 meters high. The door is on the east front, and the steps lead to the twelve pillars.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Durbar Hall:

The Durbar Hall is a domed structure straight ahead of the entrance. When entering, the Palace is imposed with its artistic design due to the Italian Rosso portico framed in white with black marble borders. The floor is polished as a mirror reflection. The banquets are very spacious with comfortable space. Another impressive thing is the dining room; we can see many thousands of books in the library of Rashtrapathi Bhavan. The Italian chandeliers in the night astonished us; the chandeliers’ reflection on the floor enriched the Palace’s beauty. The very popular Mughal Garden was raised on the Western side of the court. The staff quarters were constructed behind the garden.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Rooms and Furniture:

The other attractive thing in Rashtrapati Bhavan is the furniture. The Palace was furnished in the Western style. Now some of the changes are occurring in the table according to the tradition and culture of India. During the period of Dr Rajendra Prasad as the President of India, he suggested some changes resembling the Palace according to the Tradition of India. Now the guest rooms have been renovated. The room now represents the culture and tradition of different states of India. Every material in the Palace, such are curtains, carpets, furniture, and mantelpieces, shows the importance of the culture and tradition of each state. So Rashtrapati Bhavan is a symbol of Indian tradition and culture.

Inside of Rashtrapati Bhavan:

The rooms in Rashtrapati Bhavan are vast and comfortable. The rooms are divided into two groups: some for President’s family members for residential purposes. Some other rooms are used as offices for the Government of India and the President’s secretariat. Some of the rooms are used for conferences and other official ceremonies. Indeed Rashtrapati Bhavan is a remarkable building with many attractions to impress tourists, foreign delegates, and cultural lovers.