Nehru Park is a large park situated in the

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, the park is spread over an area of , close to the heart of the city, and was established in 1969. Its foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister

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, in 1965 in memory of the recently deceased Nehru. It is today one of city leading green areas, and a venue for 'Morning Ragas and Evening Ragas Concerts, as part of the "Music in the Park" concerts organized by NDMC,

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music concerts and the annual 'Bhakti Festival'. Apart from this it is a regular venue for art events, morning yoga classes, and houses an ancient Shiv Temple. The park is one of the most famous landmarks of New Delhi and a beautiful place to hang out during a sunny winter afternoon in New Delhi. An absolute must see for anyone visiting the city. The Park has a life size alloy

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the leader of the Great October Socialist Revolution of Russia. The statue was installed on Ist November 1987 during the 70th anniversary of

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. It was unveiled by then Soviet Premier

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, Indian Prime-minister

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and his wife

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. Every year on 22 April members of

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and other Left oriented Political parties visits the place to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of

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.Article in Peoples Democracy over Lenin Statue

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Parks in Delhi Music venues in India 1969 establishments in Delhi Monuments and memorials to Jawaharlal Nehru {{Delhi-geo-stub

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