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New Delhi is the capital city of India and is located within the metropolis of Delhi. It serves as the seat of the Indian government as well as governing body of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Today, the city is known for its tree-line boulevards, houses, museums, and national institutions. It replaced Calcutta as the capital of India in 1911. New Delhi is served by the buses and a train service called the Delhi Metro.

Top tourist and cultural destinations in Delhi include the Laxaminyaran Temple and the India Gate, which was constructed in commemoration of the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and in the Afghan Wars. Hinduism is practiced by a majority of the people in New Delhi. There are also ant number of people who practice Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, and other religious forms. Hindi is the principal spoken language in the city as well as in the country. English on the other hand is the principal writing language.

New Delhi is a metropolitan city that attracts a lot of young Indian professionals from all over the country. The city celebrates national holidays with great enthusiasm. Religious festivals are also celebrated with the same degree of energy. Religious festivals include the Divali (festival of light), Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Maha Shivaratri, Christmas, and Buddha Jayanti. The city also attracts attention from other parts of Asia for events such as the Auto Expo, the largest in Asia, which is held biannually in the city.

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