New details are emerging about the new Parliament building that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. According to sources, the task of construction of the new Parliament building involved several key construction activities being done off-site as well.

Further, the construction also saw usage of materials sourced from across the country. In a way, it saw the entire country come together to construct the temple of democracy, thus reflecting the true spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, sources added.

Here are some interesting facts about the Parliament building:

* Teak wood was sourced from Nagpur, Maharashtra.

* Sandstone (Red & White) was procured from Sarmathura, Rajasthan.

* Carpets used in the building have been procured from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

* Bamboo wood flooring has been brought in from Agartala, Tripura

* Stone Jali works were got from Rajnagar, Rajasthan and Noida in Uttar Pradesh

* The Ashoka Emblem was sourced from Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Jaipur in Rajasthan while the Ashok Chakra was brought in from Indore in Madhya Pradesh.