Delhiwale: This way to Ramlila Maidan

Horses graze on monsoon-wet grass at Ramlila Maidan, ignoring a cricket match between three boys.

The white pavilion at the Maidan was built for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1961.

Lata Mangeshkar sang Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo at the pavilion, moving Jawaharlal Nehru to tears.

Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan from the same stage at Ramlila Maidan.

The Maidan originated as Shahji ka Talaab lake, filled by the British after the 1857 uprising, and became the site for Ramlila.