Dayal Bagh area is located towards the north of Agra city. The
place constitutes an extension of the city. The place lies at a
distance of about 13 kms from the city center. Although it forms the
peripheral regions of the city but the place has a good influence of
the city. The place is one of the many tourist destinations in Agra.
The place is sacred to the followers of Radha Swami faith. It holds
the place where the last rites of Swamiji Maharaj were performed.
Swamiji Maharaj is the most revered spiritual teacher among Hindus.
The prime attraction of the region is the memorial of Swamiji
Maharaj. The structure is a blend of mosque, temple and gurudwara
architecture. Built in white marble the construction of the lofty
structure started on 1904 A.D. and is believed never to be ended. An
institute named Radha Swami Institute also has been erected. Every
year hundreds of devotes come to the place and pay homage to Swami
Maharaj.
Other important institutes in the region include the Technical
College and Women's Training College.
Accessibility
- Dayal Bagh is connected to Agra city via roadways. Dayal Bagh
Road links the area with Agra city. One can access the place by
boarding a bus or hiring a taxi from Agra city. The place is
quite close to the Civil Lines area of Agra city.
- By train one has to get down at Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station
as it is the nearest one. The place that is Dayal Bagh is about
5 kms from the railway station.
- Dayal Bagh is about 14 kms from Agra Airport. The airport is
situated north-west of Dayal Bagh.
Areas Under Dayal Bagh
- Swamibagh
- Jaganpura
- Moti Bagh
Other
