Photos: LED lamps to light up Red Fort this Independence Day
This Independence Day, Delhi’s Red Fort will showcase a fresh look. The existing façade lights at the 17th century Mughal fort are being replaced with architectural lighting to enhance its aesthetics after sunset. Around 2,500 lamps will be used to illuminate the 1.3 km length of parapets facing Netaji Subhash Marg and Chandni Chowk, including the ramparts from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Independence Day, and domes and minarets at Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate.
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A view of the Red Fort lit up at night in Delhi. The existing façade lights at this 17th century Mughal fort will soon be replaced with architectural lighting also known as ‘element illumination’ to enhance its beauty after sunset. The task is being executed by National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC), which says the project will be completed before Independence Day. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)
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While façade lighting simply directs beams towards the front or surfaces of the fort, architectural lighting will cast programmed light on components such as domes, ramparts, minarets, arches and balconies from different directions to highlight their architectural details. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)
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The ongoing project Lal Quila or Red Fort illumination project is part of the NBCC’s corporate social responsibility, which it has taken up to celebrate the country’s rich tangible heritage. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)
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A view of Diwan-e-Khas bathed in LED lights. The fort will be lit up in order of the importance of each element. First, parts of the fortification will be illuminated, followed by domes, minarets and ramparts at Lahore Gate, and lastly the moat wall facing Chandni Chowk. Once all lights are on, they will remain static for an hour after which the whole process will start again. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)
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