Light and Sound Show Delhi is organized at The Red Fort which is of 1 hour audio video as it showcases the history of Delhi and Red fort. It has the voice of the Indian History auditing as of how the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan identified the place to built the city for her daughter and also building a huge market near the city.
It also explains the good deeds of the emperor towards the city and his eternal love for the city and also explains the last days of the Mughal Emperor where they lost to the Britishers. The show also displays the Indian Independence struggle which is commenced through wise speeches of Chandrasekhar Azad and Mahatma Gandhi with a pride moment to capture the tunes such as Vande Mataram and Sare Jahan se acha.
Concludes with a speech by Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian National Anthem Jana Gana Mana is also sung towards the ending. The sound and lighting shows are a perfect blend of Indian History, Culture, tradition and the display of ruling empires. A must watch for the foreign tourists so as to get a brief knowledge on Indian history, tradition and culture.
One of the major attractions of Lal Qila Delhi is the light and sound show. The Red fort sound and light show is conducted in Hindi and English languages. Started in 1996, this show became immensely popular among visitors soon after its start. Here, the modern technologies are combined to present a peek into the historical grandeur of ancient India.
One of a kind, this show is around 1 hour long. The shows are organised in the evening, with an interval of one hour between them. As the shows starts, with the lighting and accompanying sound, Red Fort gains an impressive appearance. The emphasis is majorly on the history of the Mughal reign and its role in the construction of Red Fort.
Tickets for the light and sound show can be bought from the ticket booth at the Red Fort. Tickets are available till 1 hour before the show starts.
Show Timings:
May – August: - 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Hindi) 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm (English)
September – October: - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Hindi) 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm (English)
Mondays are closed.
