New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- In an effort to mirror the spirit of the entire country in Delhi's heart, the Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has launched a beautification initiative under which 41 major roundabouts across the city will be based on themes showcasing different states and union territories.

Each of these 41 roundabouts will highlight the distinctive art, heritage, and traditional elements associated with a different state, like Rajasthan's forts and palaces, Odisha's Konark Sun Temple, Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya Ram Temple, Sikkim's monasteries, Kerala's backwater-inspired patterns, Gujarat's Statue of Unity , and the North-East's bamboo artistry, and several others.

The objective is to highlight the culture, history, architecture of...