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78°F / 26°C
(Haze. Pleasantly Warm.)
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The cultural capital of the country, Delhi has many key centers and foundations that keep the art pulse of the city high. Music recitals, dance programs, theater, book readings and art exhibitions are just a small part of all that's on offer.
Art Exhibitions
Step into India Habitat Centre, India International Centre, Art Today, Lalit Kala Academy, or Dhoomimal Art Gallery to find the latest and the oldest in Indian contemporary art. Photography exhibitions, art installations, mixed media, or ceramic works, Delhi is truly a vibrant center for all art activity. If it is a bit bourgeois for your taste, visit the thriving artisan bazaar of Dilli Haat or live in studios of artists and painters at Garhi Studio, where you can witness live art processes.
Music/Dance/Theater
Numerous concerts, performances and plays are organized almost everyday. Mostly concentrated in central Delhi, the centers, such as India Habitat Center and Triveni Kala Sangam have become patrons for the Indian performing arts. Classical Indian music is so popular here that famous Indian musicians perform Morning Ragas, live in Nehru Park, under a sprawling tree in the early hours of Sunday mornings.
Museums
There are countless fascinating museums dedicated to preserving the history of India in New Delhi. The National Gallery of Modern Art has one of the best collections of contemporary Indian art, while The National Museum has ancient as well as contemporary works in painting, sculpture, ceramics and metals. The Crafts Museum has one of the most interesting collections of folk tribal art, textiles and crafts. Then there is the Rail Museum, which has engines dating back two hundred years. Tibet House, Natural History Museum, Red Fort Archeological Museum, Field Museum, and Gandhi Smriti are also definitely worth the visit.
Film/Misc
The PVR multiplexes in Vasant Vihar, Saket and Naraina have introduced a new culture of entertainment to the city. The nightlife is incomplete without a film on the evening itinerary. Regular film festivals are also organized here.
Nightclubs
Clubbing has taken off in a big way and the demand has spurred a number of nightclubs. Smaller, more creative and less expensive places have become the hangouts of the city's young. Try out Steel, Djinns, Turquoise Cottage and Capitol.
Shopping
A shopper's delight, Delhi is considered one big market. Shopping is the new pastime and department stores, shopping arcades (Ansal Plaza) and markets (Khan Market, South Extension, Karol Bagh) all compete to attract customers. For traditional textiles and fabric, visit Dilli Haat, Central Cottage Emporium, or The State Emporia. For antiques, Sundernagar is an ideal place to shop. The Hauz Khas Village has over 100 shops dealing in designer clothes, carpets, artifacts, old silver antiques and furniture. You can find Indian traditional textiles at Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan. The underground market of Palika Bazaar in the heart of Connaught Place sell an incredible range of electronics, photo equipment, music and DVDs.
Spiritual
De-stress, detox, or achieve nirvana with the help of the abundant spiritual and meditation centers. Attend daily yoga sessions at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Nataraja Centre or Osho Rajyoga Meditation Center, dabble in astrology at Future Point, or practice Reiki and Pranic healing at Center of Light.
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