New Delhi, Aug 08: Bedecked with the fineries of a newly-wed bride, the new look Red Fort is all set to offer a pleasant surprise to all the visitors and dignitaries coming to attend the 'Big day'.

The monument, which will be closed from Friday, will be the 'talk of the town' soon. The fort has been provided a new aesthetic setting for the Independence day. And the credit goes to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
The ASI has been busy giving it a new look for the past one month. Most of the work has been completed and by August 15, the ASI claims the Red Fort will be ready with its new, different look. Beautifully landscaped lawn in front and the recently installed fountains are some of ASI's touches to the Fort.
"People will be really surprised to see the Red Fort this time. Everything has been taken care of. We have tried to give a new look for the Independence Day," said a senior official, ASI.
Other than the cleaning and whitewashing which are routine affairs, a new ticket booking office has come up in place of the shabby old structure. "It (the old office) was a ugly structure and we have demolished it. In all, six ticket booking counters are there now," said an ASI official.
A beautiful lawn has come up in the front on the West side of the Fort and is named '15 August Park'. A beautiful lawn has come up in the front on the West side of the Fort and is named '15 August Park'. Not only that, even the Delhi Gate has been repaired and is being whitewashed for the Independence Day. The whole Fort has undergone a micro-surfacing, the fortification wall has been given a facelift. The inside roads of the Fort has been tarred and the Fort has been entirely fenced. "Independence Day is an Army affair. However, cleaning it up is our work and this time we have really put in hard to give it a new look.
The Minister has been really keen on that and in just of matter of a few days, people will get to know the the work we have put in," said the ASI official. Nevertheless, the traditional Mughal period material has been used to plaster the parts of the Fort. "We don't want to ruin the originality of the Fort. Shenline Plaster, which is a traditional material is being used for the white portion of the Fort," said a senior official of the ASI. Only a week to go and a 'new look' Red Fort will be open up to the public! So, people, be ready for a surprise.