“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - Lao Tzu
Learning does not happen solely from theoretical knowledge but it comes through experiences. Tapping into the diverse possibilities which experiential learning offers Gitarattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training, Delhi organized an excursion to Bharat Darshan Park on 4th April, 2023.
The trip was organized for first and second year Bachelor of Education students. The excursion started on a positive note as Dr. Shikha Ranjan, professor Gitarattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training, briefed the students about the various heritage sites.
As the students entered the exorbitent premises they were astonished to catch a glimpse of the replicas of 21 monuments, such as the Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Char Minar, Gateway of India, Konark Temple, Mysore Palace, Meenakshi Temple, Hampi, Victoria Memorial, Sanchi Stupa, Gol Gumbaz, Azanta & Ellora Caves, Hawa Mahal, Khajuraho Temple, Nalanda University, Junagarh Fort, Tawang Gate, Rameswaram, Dwarkadhish, Jagannath Puri, Badrinath and a banyan tree. The park, was spread over 8.5 acres, which was developed by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) in west Delhi's Punjabi Bagh.
A window to India’s rich cultural heritage, the students and the faculty were intrigued by the beauty of the place. They clicked pictures and admired the scriptures on which were mentioned the details of those monuments.
Students flocked around the Taj Mahal, considered the emblem of peace and pure love. After covering half the journey, the students rested for a while at the food corner. They relished their meals and relaxed for a little while. After which they completed their journey.
Exemplifying on the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, this excursion envisaged the importance of waste management. Bharat Darshan Park altered the students' opinions as they understood the importance of nature and through the lens of the replicas of the monuments learned how waste can be transformed to such magnificent art.
