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Inaugurated as recently as November 2005, every inch of this stunningly constructed complex is packed with carvings. No less than 15,000 artisans spent four years chipping away and the result is exquisite, if a little over the top.

The main temple is surrounded by a mammoth frieze depicting the elephant in mythology and folklore; the interior is a virtuoso display of religious art; and there are fountains and gardens too. And that's just the free part - there's a host of other exhibitions and film shows to keep you occupied for an entire afternoon, at least.

If the time, effort, money and sheer organisational skill that went into this were to go into sorting out the rest of New Delhi, it would become the world's number one city by next week.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2001 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2001 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/899 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/899