* The Rashtrapati Bhawan or The Official Residence of the Head of the State is the official residence of the President of India, located at Raisina Hill in New Delhi, India.
* Until 1950 it was known as "Viceroy's House" and served as the residence of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India.
* Rashtrapati Bhawan of Delhi is considered to be the best known monument of India next to glorious Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar.
* The construction of the building was planned for 4 years, but World War I intervened and construction required 19 years to complete. Its first occupant, Lord Irwin, moved into the premises on January 23, 1931.
* The total cost of constructing the Rashtrapati Bhawan crossed £12,53,000 in British India.
* There is a Durbar Hall inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi and the dome of the hall measures 22.8 meters in diameter. It is the major venue of all official ceremonies of the Indian Government such as the oath taking ceremony by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Members of Parliament.
* The Arjuna Awards for Excellence is also presented in this hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
* Towards west of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, there is a wonderful Mughal garden which is open to the public every spring.
* General public cannot enter the Delhi Rashtrapati Bhawan. Official permits are required to visit the Bhawan. Such permits are issued from the reception office at the Raisina Road in New Delhi.
* If you are in Delhi during the Republic Day celebrations, do stay to watch the Beating Retreat at the Vijay Chowk after which you may witness one of the most spectacular display of lights and fireworks.
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