A powerful building with myriad sentiments attached

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From witnessing the drafting of the Indian constitution, to hearing the famous Tryst with destiny speech, this place has for the last 70 years nurtured democracy. It is not a building, but a mirror reflecting the transformation of an ancient culturally diverse civilization into a democratic superpower. It indirectly portrays the ideologies of India. Yes! It is the Parliament house. The green coloured carpets spread everywhere signify that India is an agricultural land and the people are elected through rigorous elections from the grassroots level. Every step that led to India’s glorious independence took place here. It is known worldwide for its classic colosseum-like design. Even former parliamentarian Dr. Karan Singh believes that there is no other building in the world quite like it. It is ready to awe anyone because of its grandeur and huge structure and has been a living space to India’s great leaders.

Carved with detailed crafts at every end, the Parliament is studded with 30 statues, 23 portraits and 31 inscriptions from religious and philosophical corpses. The ceilings are also carved with American tiles. An inscription that really moved me was "God will not change the condition of the people unless they bring about a change themselves" which is inscribed on a dome in the Central Hall. 

A year back, a renewed version of the Parliament house was developed in a triangular shape which is considered a sacred geometry. The national bird, peacock, the national flower Lotus and the national tree Banyan are used as the theme for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha chamber and the Central hall. 


As the old parliament house gave direction to post-independence India, the new building would now fulfill the aspirations of India in the 21st century. It is a building to be cherished and to be passed on. 


Current Parliament House

New Parliament House

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