Sabz Burj (Green Dome)

~ Blue cloured green dome ~

Also see: My blog post on Delhi

Sabuz Burj (Green Dome), Delhi

Located on the grassy traffic island at the junction of Mathurs Road and Lodi Road stands a structure, neither grand nor towering. But the structure is striking enough to attracts the attention of passing Delhiwala, as well as tourist heading for the Humayun’s Tomb or the Nizamuddin’s Darga.

The structure is crowned with a blue dome and no wonder it is popularly know as the Neeli Chhatri.

Strangely it is officially know as the Sabz Burj (Sabz = Green, Burj = Dome) and the blue tiles on the dome are only a recent restoration effort. A few of the original multi coloured tiles can still be seen on the drum of the dome.

The octagonal tomb with with alternate wide and narrow sides follow the Baghadid Tomb architecture style. All the eight sides are marked with high recessed arches and it is crowned with a high drummed double domed.

The Sabz Burj is enclosed by a high fence and entry is restricted. The only option is to go round it.