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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Lok Sabha, “Today, tribute was paid to every brick of the old Parliament building. He said that the MPs will enter the new building with new hope and confidence.”

What will happen to the old building?

The old Parliament building was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This iconic Parliament building not only witnessed the struggle for independence but also witnessed the rise of the country thereafter.

Government sources say that the old building will not be demolished. It will be ‘retrofited’ to create more space for parliamentary programs. According to sources, “The historical structure will be preserved as it is the archaeological property of the country.”

National Archives will be shifted to the new building

In 2021, the then Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had told the Rajya Sabha that the existing structure would have to be repaired. It will have to be made available for alternative use. He said that the National Archives will be shifted to the new Parliament House for heritage-sensitive restoration. This will create more space in the old Parliament building. Some reports also say that a part of the old building can be converted into a museum.

How is the new Parliament building?

Prime Minister Modi had inaugurated the new Parliament building in May this year. In the huge building, 888 members can comfortably sit in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 members in the Rajya Sabha chamber. 1,280 MPs can get space in the Lok Sabha chamber for the joint meeting of both the houses.

4 storey building, no effect of earthquake

This triangular shaped four-storey building has been built in an area of ​​64,500 square meters. The new building is 17 thousand square meters larger than the old building. It will not be affected by earthquake. Its design has been prepared by HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Limited. Its architect is Bimal Patel.

6 doors for entry-exit in the new building

The first three gates of the new Parliament House are named Ashwa, Gaj and Garuda Gate. These three are formal gates. Their names are also Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar and Karma Dwar. These gates will be used by the Vice President, Speaker and Prime Minister. Whereas Makar, Shardul Gate and Hans Gate will be used for MPs and public.

Copy of the Constitution will be kept in the Constitution Hall

The biggest feature of the new building is the Constitution Hall. It is being said that a copy of the Constitution will be kept in this hall. Apart from this, big photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose and Prime Ministers of the country have also been installed.

Hi-tech office for officers and employees also

There are separate offices for every important work of Parliament. There is also hi-tech office facility for officers and employees. The cafe and dining area is also fantastic. Hi-tech devices have been installed in different rooms of the committee meeting. There is also a provision for common rooms, ladies lounge and VIP lounge.

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All the animal statues installed at the entrance of the new Parliament House have great spiritual and mythological significance. All these in the scriptures are symbols of our culture and knowledge. They inspire us to keep going. These are symbols of happiness, peace and prosperity. Red sandstone sculptures of auspicious animals have been established as guardian statues based on their importance in Indian culture, their aesthetic appearance, positive qualities and the study of Vaastu Shastra.

Let us know about all the 6 gates of the new Parliament House…

Gaja Dwar

This door is in the north direction. Gaj means elephant. Two elephant statues are installed here. The elephant represents knowledge, progress, wealth, intelligence and memory. It is also a symbol of aspirations. Gaja is representative of Lord Ganesha. It is also a symbol of new funds. North direction is related to planet Mercury, which is the source of higher intelligence. Elephant figures are common on the gates. According to Vastu Shastra, they are said to bring prosperity and happiness.

Ashwa Dwar

There is an alert and ready horse at the southern entrance. Horse is a symbol of patience and strength, power and speed. In the scriptures it is considered a symbol of prosperity. It is also a symbol of continuous movement. This can also be said to be representative of the quality of the Indian Parliament, which will never stop and will continue to function in the public interest. The horse statue represents the Sun Temple of Odisha. Inspired from there.

Garuda Dwar

This is the third gate of the Parliament and is the eastern entrance. Garuda is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. This gate is a symbol of the aspirations of the people and administrators of the country. In the scriptures Garuda represents hope, glory of victory and success. It is mentioned in the scriptures that while flying, Veda sounds emerge from their wings. They have also been called poison removers. While offering food to God, it is invoked in the temples by playing it, so that if there is any poisonous substance in the food, its effect gets eliminated. This statue is influenced by the Nayaka period of the 18th century in Tamil Nadu.

Makara Dwar

Makar Dwar is the fourth gate to reach Parliament House. Capricorn is a mythological aquatic creature. Makara combines the body parts of different animals, representing unity in diversity among the people of the country. In the scriptures, Capricorn has been described as the symbol of Kamadeva’s flag. It is also the vehicle of Varun Dev and Mother Ganga. Makar Dwar is said to be inspired by the Hoysaleswara Temple of Karnataka.

Shardula Dwar

Shardul gate is the fifth gate. Shardul is known as another mythological creature, said to be the most powerful, foremost among all living beings, symbolizing the power of the people of the country. It is a symbol of vigor and victory. It is the ride of Maa Durga. Shardul’s idol is said to be inspired by the Gujri temple of Gwalior.

Hamsa Dwar

The sixth gate to enter the Parliament House is Hans Dwar. Hamsa or swan will attract people’s attention at the public entrance in the North East. In the scriptures, swan is the vehicle of Mother Saraswati. It is a symbol of peace and knowledge. It is a symbol of peace and harmony. Hansavatar is also one of the 24 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is inspired by the Vijay Vittala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka.

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