The biggest contributor to the magnificence of the city of Delhi is perhaps the Mughal era. One such structure built during the Mughal rule that has graced the national capital is the 18th century Safdarjung&rsquos Tomb. The tomb has been recently illuminated with LED lights, adding to the grandeur of the structure. Seeing it at night is a wondrous sight
It is now the third monument in the Delhi &ndash NCR to have attained architectural illumination after the Red Fort and the Old Fort. To highlight the architecture of the mausoleum of Nawab Safdarjung, that is build in sand stone and marble, 213 &ldquotechnologically advanced&rdquo LED lights have been used. These lights will consume 62 per cent less electricity as compared to the conventional light fixtures. These LED lights have been programmed in such a manner that it illuminates the domes, minarets, arches and balconies from all the directions.
The Union Minister of Culture, Prahlad Singh Patel and Delhi MP Meenakshi Singh Lekhi inaugurated the architectural illumination on July 19, 2019, that aims to enhance tourist experience.
&ldquoThe tomb will be illuminated from 7 pm to 11pm every day and it will cost the government Rs 8,880 monthly&rdquo the cultural ministry said in a statement.
In view of success of this illumination, Qutub Minar and the Tughlaqabad fort are expected to be upgraded soon. So we don&rsquot know about you but our evenings are definitely going to get lit