Delhi is home to two different worlds altogether. One is the ancient world that still survives time and the other world is all new that shows the present and the future of the nation. Thanks to the masters who laid the city, Delhi is clearly marked out as Old Delhi and New Delhi. A visit to the older part takes you back in time while its contemporary counterpart talks of everything modern, contemporary and even futuristic.

The cradle for the Sultanate and later on the Mughals, Delhi is home to an impressive number of monuments and structures that command awe and amazement from all their beholders. The most formidable of these is the Red Fort, a massive structure by the Mughals. It still stands as the largest monument in the city and the symbol of a free India. It is the site where the Prime Minister of the country unfurls the national flag. Another fort in Delhi that holds much importance is the Old Fort. It is believed to be the fort of the legendary Rajput King, Prithviraj Chauhan. It was later taken up by Sher Shah and Humayun, so the elements of each ruler are present in here. A victory tower by a Sultan here is also another structural gem that adds to the wealth of Delhi. The tallest stone tower in the world; it is an architectural genius from the ancient engineers. A famous iron pillar adorns the courtyard of the tower. The pillar is again a masterpiece of metallurgy. It is known to be there since the fourth century and is still rust free. Another noted monument from the great builders, the Mughals, is the Tomb of Humayun. It is believed to be the predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. It was after this that the use of the famous marble, domes and gardens came into practice. Jantar Mantar stands as one of the finest examples of the advancement of Indian Science in the eighteenth century. It is one of the many observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh erected for making astronomical observations. More of this old world of Delhi can be caught at the many museums the city affords. The National Gallery of Modern Art at Jaipur House is a treat for all art lovers. The National Rail Museum is a good place to see how the railways have evolved in the country. The National Museum is home to relics and artifacts right from Indus Valley Civilization to the most recent items. Home to people from all the parts of the country observing different religions and practices, Delhi is home to a good number of religious places too. A marvelous Italian structure here is the Church of the Sacred Heart. A famous church it is flooded by crowds during festivals. Another famous church here is the Cathedral Church of Redemption. It is known for hosting lavish concerts on festivals. A good number of Gurudwaras are also present in Delhi. The major gurudwaras here are the ones that were laid to commemorate the visits of the five Gurus to the city. A long reign of Muslims has brought a good number of mosques to the city. Some of them are architectural masterpieces and a heritage for the country. Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the country is one of the most popular too. It is believed to house a hair from the beard of the Hazrat Mohammad. Another sacred pilgrimage here is the Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliyaa Dargah, the tomb of the famous Sufi saint. Distinguished temples in the city are Kalkaji Mandir, Digambar Mandir, Chattarpur Mandir, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, ISKCON Temple and the Lotus Temple. A contemporary version of Delhi is New Delhi. It is here where the seat of the government is. The Parliament House or the center of all power is present here. The youth and the modern can be well seen in the most happening pockets of Delhi like the Cannaught Place, South Extension, Chandni Chowk, Greater Kailash and Palika Bazaar. A shoppers dream, the city offers a world of things to pick from. One of the swankiest shopping arenas is the Ansal Plaza, known for its international standards and global brands. Get a taste of the finest restaurants, food joints and multiplexes here. Its underground counterpart, the Palika Bazaar is one of the best places in the country to get the best bargains in electronics and branded clothes. Shopping with a traditional flavor can be had at Chandini Chowk. Though a bit congested, the markets overflow with shops selling the best and most unusual items. Most of these shops are over a century old. Take a good time in hand to explore the various facets of Delhi. It has a world to offer.

Delhi is home to two different worlds altogether. One is the ancient world that still survives time and the other world is all new that shows the present and the future of the nation. Thanks to the masters who laid the city, Delhi is clearly marked out as Old Delhi and New Delhi. A visit to the older part takes you back in time while its contemporary counterpart talks of everything modern, contemporary and even futuristic.

The cradle for the Sultanate and later on the Mughals, Delhi is home to an impressive number of monuments and structures that command awe and amazement from all their beholders. The most formidable of these is the Red Fort, a massive structure by the Mughals. It still stands as the largest monument in the city and the symbol of a free India. It is the site where the Prime Minister of the country unfurls the national flag. Another fort in Delhi that holds much importance is the Old Fort. It is believed to be the fort of the legendary Rajput King, Prithviraj Chauhan. It was later taken up by Sher Shah and Humayun, so the elements of each ruler are present in here. A victory tower by a Sultan here is also another structural gem that adds to the wealth of Delhi. The tallest stone tower in the world; it is an architectural genius from the ancient engineers. A famous iron pillar adorns the courtyard of the tower. The pillar is again a masterpiece of metallurgy. It is known to be there since the fourth century and is still rust free. Another noted monument from the great builders, the Mughals, is the Tomb of Humayun. It is believed to be the predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. It was after this that the use of the famous marble, domes and gardens came into practice. Jantar Mantar stands as one of the finest examples of the advancement of Indian Science in the eighteenth century. It is one of the many observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh erected for making astronomical observations. More of this old world of Delhi can be caught at the many museums the city affords. The National Gallery of Modern Art at Jaipur House is a treat for all art lovers. The National Rail Museum is a good place to see how the railways have evolved in the country. The National Museum is home to relics and artifacts right from Indus Valley Civilization to the most recent items. Home to people from all the parts of the country observing different religions and practices, Delhi is home to a good number of religious places too. A marvelous Italian structure here is the Church of the Sacred Heart. A famous church it is flooded by crowds during festivals. Another famous church here is the Cathedral Church of Redemption. It is known for hosting lavish concerts on festivals. A good number of Gurudwaras are also present in Delhi. The major gurudwaras here are the ones that were laid to commemorate the visits of the five Gurus to the city. A long reign of Muslims has brought a good number of mosques to the city. Some of them are architectural masterpieces and a heritage for the country. Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the country is one of the most popular too. It is believed to house a hair from the beard of the Hazrat Mohammad. Another sacred pilgrimage here is the Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliyaa Dargah, the tomb of the famous Sufi saint. Distinguished temples in the city are Kalkaji Mandir, Digambar Mandir, Chattarpur Mandir, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, ISKCON Temple and the Lotus Temple. A contemporary version of Delhi is New Delhi. It is here where the seat of the government is. The Parliament House or the center of all power is present here. The youth and the modern can be well seen in the most happening pockets of Delhi like the Cannaught Place, South Extension, Chandni Chowk, Greater Kailash and Palika Bazaar. A shoppers dream, the city offers a world of things to pick from. One of the swankiest shopping arenas is the Ansal Plaza, known for its international standards and global brands. Get a taste of the finest restaurants, food joints and multiplexes here. Its underground counterpart, the Palika Bazaar is one of the best places in the country to get the best bargains in electronics and branded clothes. Shopping with a traditional flavor can be had at Chandini Chowk. Though a bit congested, the markets overflow with shops selling the best and most unusual items. Most of these shops are over a century old. Take a good time in hand to explore the various facets of Delhi. It has a world to offer.

Delhi is home to two different worlds altogether. One is the ancient world that still survives time and the other world is all new that shows the present and the future of the nation. Thanks to the masters who laid the city, Delhi is clearly marked out as Old Delhi and New Delhi. A visit to the older part takes you back in time while its contemporary counterpart talks of everything modern, contemporary and even futuristic.

The cradle for the Sultanate and later on the Mughals, Delhi is home to an impressive number of monuments and structures that command awe and amazement from all their beholders. The most formidable of these is the Red Fort, a massive structure by the Mughals. It still stands as the largest monument in the city and the symbol of a free India. It is the site where the Prime Minister of the country unfurls the national flag. Another fort in Delhi that holds much importance is the Old Fort. It is believed to be the fort of the legendary Rajput King, Prithviraj Chauhan. It was later taken up by Sher Shah and Humayun, so the elements of each ruler are present in here. A victory tower by a Sultan here is also another structural gem that adds to the wealth of Delhi. The tallest stone tower in the world; it is an architectural genius from the ancient engineers. A famous iron pillar adorns the courtyard of the tower. The pillar is again a masterpiece of metallurgy. It is known to be there since the fourth century and is still rust free. Another noted monument from the great builders, the Mughals, is the Tomb of Humayun. It is believed to be the predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. It was after this that the use of the famous marble, domes and gardens came into practice. Jantar Mantar stands as one of the finest examples of the advancement of Indian Science in the eighteenth century. It is one of the many observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh erected for making astronomical observations. More of this old world of Delhi can be caught at the many museums the city affords. The National Gallery of Modern Art at Jaipur House is a treat for all art lovers. The National Rail Museum is a good place to see how the railways have evolved in the country. The National Museum is home to relics and artifacts right from Indus Valley Civilization to the most recent items. Home to people from all the parts of the country observing different religions and practices, Delhi is home to a good number of religious places too. A marvelous Italian structure here is the Church of the Sacred Heart. A famous church it is flooded by crowds during festivals. Another famous church here is the Cathedral Church of Redemption. It is known for hosting lavish concerts on festivals. A good number of Gurudwaras are also present in Delhi. The major gurudwaras here are the ones that were laid to commemorate the visits of the five Gurus to the city. A long reign of Muslims has brought a good number of mosques to the city. Some of them are architectural masterpieces and a heritage for the country. Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the country is one of the most popular too. It is believed to house a hair from the beard of the Hazrat Mohammad. Another sacred pilgrimage here is the Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliyaa Dargah, the tomb of the famous Sufi saint. Distinguished temples in the city are Kalkaji Mandir, Digambar Mandir, Chattarpur Mandir, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, ISKCON Temple and the Lotus Temple. A contemporary version of Delhi is New Delhi. It is here where the seat of the government is. The Parliament House or the center of all power is present here. The youth and the modern can be well seen in the most happening pockets of Delhi like the Cannaught Place, South Extension, Chandni Chowk, Greater Kailash and Palika Bazaar. A shoppers dream, the city offers a world of things to pick from. One of the swankiest shopping arenas is the Ansal Plaza, known for its international standards and global brands. Get a taste of the finest restaurants, food joints and multiplexes here. Its underground counterpart, the Palika Bazaar is one of the best places in the country to get the best bargains in electronics and branded clothes. Shopping with a traditional flavor can be had at Chandini Chowk. Though a bit congested, the markets overflow with shops selling the best and most unusual items. Most of these shops are over a century old. Take a good time in hand to explore the various facets of Delhi. It has a world to offer.

The Waling-Waling Philippine flowers were given the scientific name as Euanthe sanderiana. Although it was first known as Vanda sanderiana, Rudolf Schlechter separated Euanthe from Vanda in 1914 due to structural differences in the flowers. It has two forms, pink and white, also referred to as alba. For breeding purposes and registration by the Royal Horticultural Society, however, it is still treated as a Vanda.

The Euanthe sanderiana or Waling-Waling is endemic to Mindanao in the provinces of Davao, Cotabato, and Zamboanga where it is found on the trunks of dipterocarp trees at elevations below 500 meters. Over-collected, the plant is considered rare in nature. It is also often used in hybridization. Studies have shown that when raised at high altitude, the plant bears flowers early compared to those on lower altitude. Hailed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids,” the waling-waling is considered by many as the country’s best orchid variety due to its many stunning colorful hybrids. The captivating trait of these unique Philippine flowers led to hunters and orchid collectors from all over the world harvesting the species almost to extinction. The decline was stemmed, however, when tissue culture was performed in order to repropagate the orchid. Types of Waling-Waling The Philippine Orchid Society, which incorporates an image of the flower in its logo, states that the species has three varieties: