Dilli, Dil Se: Instagram Pics That Will Make You Fall in Love With Delhi

They say every city has a character that imbibes the soul of that region - from the mad hustle bustle on the streets to calm, quiet corners, each city speaks a language of its own. 
Delhi gets a bad rap but there's more to India's vibrant capital than the polluted air, the standstill traffic and the lack of safety. Fuming in a car that hasn't moved for 15 minutes or having to be on guard while walking the streets makes us forget this all too often.
As a reminder, here are pictures from 10 Instagram accounts that capture the spirit of Dilli and Dilliwalas.

1. Delhigram: A chronicle of the city's aam aadmi and the stories that are lived every day

 

A photo posted by D E L H I G R A M (@delhigram) on May 6, 2016 at 2:15am PDT

2. Flavors of Delhi : This account primarily highlights local delicacies and the day-to-day lives of people in the city.

 

A photo posted by Flavors Of Delhi (@flavorsofdelhi) on May 8, 2016 at 11:25am PDT

3. D for Delhi : A picture diary of the city where followers can participate and share their 'Delhi moments.'  

 

A photo posted by D for DELHI (@dfordelhi) on May 11, 2016 at 6:36am PDT

4. So Delhi: 'Eat, Breathe, Sleep #Delhi,' says the introduction. Here, you'll find amazing shots of monuments and iconic spaces.

 

A photo posted by So Delhi - Download the App (@sodelhi) on May 7, 2016 at 10:41pm PDT

5. Streets of Delhi : This account take a close look at life on the streets and what it really means to be a true blue Delhizen.

 

A photo posted by Delhi (@streets.of.delhi) on Mar 22, 2016 at 10:05pm PDT

6. Street Style Delhi: Mumbai, please note. Delhi's style credentials represent the melting pot that the city is. From tourists to locals -- anyone who makes a style statement on the streets gets a mention here.

 

A photo posted by Street Style Delhi| Matargasht (@streetstyledelhi) on Nov 23, 2015 at 5:35am PST

 

7. Being Dilliwaala: This account takes the mundane and makes it magical.

 

A photo posted by Delhi | Being Dilliwaala (@beingdilliwaala) on May 3, 2016 at 10:23am PDT

8. Delhi Explorer: This account shares stories of heritage, tales of food and daily vignettes from the city through beautifully curated photographs.

 

A photo posted by Roaming around in Streets (@delhiexplorer) on May 10, 2016 at 3:59am PDT

9. The Delhiwalla: Follow this account for the quirky captions.

 

A photo posted by Mayank Austen Soofi (@thedelhiwalla) on May 3, 2016 at 8:25pm PDT

10. Delhi Hai: The spirit of Delhi, beautifully captured through short picture stories.

 

A photo posted by Delhihai (@delhihai) on Feb 2, 2016 at 3:58am PST