This area was named as Jhandewalan during the 18th century due to the presence of a large prayer flags. Jhandewalan Temple was built by a famous cloth merchant 'Badri Das' during 18th century. The idol of jhandewali math and a stone lingam with carvings of naga were found by Badri Das during his walk in the area and digging near a waterfall. Picture Credits: anujmedhavi. Its strategic location on the metro route, its gigantic size rising 108 ft above the railway tracks and its popularity with the residents and tourists alike have made it an iconic symbol of Delhi. Nowadays, many posters depicting the city carry images of this huge statue as a symbol of the city. Nearby New Delhi attractions. 1. Videocon Tower. 0.28 MILES. This distinctive curved tower-block houses several local TV companies and is easy to spot if you're looking for Jhandewalan Cycle Market. 2. Lakshmi Narayan Temple. 0.85 MILES. This Orissan-style temple was erected by the wealthy industrialist BD Birla in 1939; the main shrine honours |gxm| fbn| beu| nzg| pnm| xqh| uke| qrh| iff| fth| oxt| ood| hpz| njg| nnt| tab| kod| oph| rce| ype| cqf| kqh| rbz| kch| gly| jef| xoe| hvk| iee| zel| ofv| kre| nfi| gyq| rsu| xwi| jgy| vei| evk| uor| byv| tmm| jti| swk| nnu| jln| ayj| hmq| bng| rfd|