Delhi
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| Population | 18. 98 million (2012) |
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| Chief minister | Arvind Kejriwal |
| Districts | 11 |
| Weather | 38°C, Wind NW at 3 m/s, 29% Humidity |
| Did you know | Delhi is the most-populous town in National Capital Territory of Delhi by population (9,817,439). |
| Area | 1,483 km² |
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| ID | 834420 |
About Delhi
Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls. ― Google
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Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights
Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, The Hindu festival of lights, which is One of The Most important festivals in The country.
People pray, enjoy festive meals and light fireworks; Sweets are distributed among neighbours and friends and a feeling of joy permeates The air.
However, The celebrations also spark concerns about air pollution, including in The National capital Delhi , as many people burst firecrackers despite state governments imposing curbs or banning The Practice .
Delhi has seen an alarming rise in air pollution levels for The Past week, and on most mornings and evenings The City has been enveloped by a thick layer of smog.
Diwali celebrates The triumph of good over evil. People Light Up their homes with small Oil Lamps called diyas and paper lanterns to signal The victory of light over darkness and joy over sadness.
People also decorate Outdoor Spaces with vibrant rangolis - designs made with colourful powders - to welcome guests and to bring Good Luck and prosperity into their homes.
The exact dates of The Festival change each year and are determined by The Position of The Moon, but it typically falls between October and November. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on Sunday.
In The Days leading up to The Festival people throng shops to buy festive garments, devotional items and gifts for family and friends. People also visit relatives and often take a box of Mithai - The Hindi word for Sweets - with them.
Many people also light firecrackers over several days and this affects The quality of The air. In Delhi - One of The Most polluted cities in The World - The air gets particularly bad during The Winter months because farmers burn stubble in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana states.
The State government has banned The sale and use of firecrackers this year, but many people flout this rule.
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