Paan: A preparation of areca nuts and spices wrapped in a betel leaf; chewed for stimulant effects but may cause cancer.
Transportation: Wheelbarrows used for transporting goods downstairs.
Living Environment: Morning toilet and cooking occur in the same area; makeshift ovens seen.
Wildlife: Presence of jumping monkeys.
Gender Roles
Predominantly men visible in the streets; women primarily at home caring for children.
Traffic and Streets
Chandni Chowk Road: The main street of Old Delhi, notable for its chaotic traffic and running of red lights.
Observations of goats being dressed and animals being fed due to religious beliefs.
Hindu Beliefs and Spirituality
Core Concepts:
Karma: The law of moral causation.
Dharma: The duty or righteousness.
Reincarnation: Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, known as Samsara.
Moksha: The state of salvation, breaking free from the reincarnation cycle.
Good karma accumulated through good deeds leads to a better life.
Older Hindus often abandon homes for pilgrimages and spiritual focus, leading to many wandering sadhus.
Astrological Advice: Feeding homeless animals and performing good deeds to improve karma.
Notable Locations
Hanuman Temple: Dedicated to Hanuman, depicted as a monkey.
Akshardham: The world's largest comprehensive Hindu temple.
Raj Ghat: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Park, with trees planted by notable figures.
Lotus Temple: A Baháʼí House of Worship, open to all faiths, attracts four million visitors annually.
Qutb Minar: Built in the 13th century, the tallest brick minaret (72.5m). Previously a suicide spot, closed to visitors. Built from ruins of Hindu and Jain temples. Nearby Alai Minar was never completed.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: One of the largest Sikh houses of worship, featuring a community kitchen serving free meals to about 10,000 people daily.
India Gate: Memorial built for fallen Indian soldiers.
Government Buildings:
India is divided into 28 states and 7 union territories.
Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Agriculture noted on the left.
House of Parliament: Closed to the public since 2001 due to a terrorist attack.
Embassy District
Embassy of the Republic of Poland noted, with large imagery of Shiva including a trident and necklace of human skulls.