Marathon to preserve 400-yr-old heritage of old city on Dec 13

A marathon highlighting the need to preserve the 400-year-old heritage of old city will be organised by Heritage India Foundation on December 13.

The marathon will be flagged off from Dharampura, Jama Masjid Gate no 7, at 10 am on Sunday.

It will cover Old Delhi areas including Dariba, Fountain Chowk, Town Hall, Fatehpuri and Khari Baoli Chowk, said BJP leader and president of the Foundation, Vijay Goel.

The Old Delhi area of Shahjahanabad has nearly 525 havelis that were constructed in the 19th and 20th century. These havelis, having Hindu, Mughal, British and European art influences, are in a pathetic condition, Goel said.
 

"This heritage needs to be saved from unauthorised construction, encroachments and traffic jams," Goel said adding that he had met the Union Tourism and Culture Minister and Lt Governor of Delhi for it protection and preservation.

The event titled 'Save Heritage-Save Chandni Chowk' is expected to be attended by Union Minister Jitendra Singh and other dignitaries, he added.