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Most simply, the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and the convenience of people. In its modern form engineering involves people, money, materials, machines, and energy. It is differentiated from science because it is primarily concerned with how to direct to useful and economical ends the natural phenomena which scientists discover and formulate into acceptable theories. Engineering therefore requires above all the creative imagination to innovate useful applications of natural phenomena. It seeks newer, cheaper, better means of using natural sources of energy and materials.

Christian Fair

The Sardhana Church built by the Begum is the one of the largest church in North India. It is built on Italian architecture by Antonio Reghellini. It is a combination of St Peter's in Rome with a touch of Palladio for Reghellini a native of Vicenza, and has Indian influence as well. The main altar and its surrounding area is built on the same stones like that of the Taj Mahal. The interiors are also beautiful and much of it is built on marble.

It is illuminated from an octagon set in the dome, from which the sun rays peep in. When in Sardhana, you should not miss he most remarkable structure of the Begam herself. It was built by Tadolini by Carrera marble under the initiative of Begum’s adopted heir.

It is a pilgrimage place for people of all religions and especially during the fair many people visit the area to be a part of the carnival. The pilgrims contribute a lot to maintain the basilica. Many programs and services are run by Meerut Dioscese in Sardhana.

Location : 19 Km from Meerut


Total Cost for Building : 4 lakhs Designed By : Anthony Reghelini Built By : Begam Samru

Nauchandi Mela

 Every year, one week after the festival of Holi, a colourful and mesmeric fair called the Nauchandi Mela is held on the Nauchandi Ground in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. This mela has been a tradition of hundreds of years and was started for cattle traders, way back in 1672. Since then, the mela has undergone many changes and cattle trading has been replaced by a number of other activities having a mixture of religious fervour, commercial activity, artistic creativity and rustic merriment. This mela is a rare symbol of communal harmony of Hindus and Muslims because the Nauchandi temple and the Bala Mian Dargah (shrine), are lying close to each other and devotees pay obeisance at both the shrines irrespective of the religion they belong to. For a month, Meerut hums with activity with people from far and near coming to participate in the Nauchandi Mela