Jama Masjid (Jama Mosque), Lucknow (must see)
Jama Mosque is a breathtaking shrine constructed between 1839 and 1845 under the patronage of Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah and later completed by his wife, Queen Malika Jahan Sahiba. This mosque was envisioned to rival Delhi鈥檚 Jama Mosque in scale and splendor. Today, it is recognized as a Monument of National Importance, administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Architecturally, Jama Mosque is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic and Mughal-inspired design, built using traditional Lakhauri bricks and lime mortar, and richly decorated with stucco motifs on its fa莽ade. The mosque is elevated on a square terrace and supported by approximately 260 intricately carved pillars, blending Hindu, Jain, and Islamic artistic influences. Its prayer hall is marked by a grand western fa莽ade of eleven arches, featuring a central pointed arch painted in cool green with red and white accents.
The structure is topped by three pear-shaped domes, each crowned with an inverted lotus finial, and flanked by slender four-storey minarets capped with chhatris. The mosque includes a spacious courtyard where worshippers gather, and houses the tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah on its eastern side.
Today, Jama Mosque remains an active Shia Friday mosque, drawing devotees especially during Ramadan, Friday prayers, and festivals like Eid and Muharram. Please note that entry is not permitted for non-Muslims during prayer times. All visitors are also required to remove their shoes before entering the mosque premises.
Architecturally, Jama Mosque is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic and Mughal-inspired design, built using traditional Lakhauri bricks and lime mortar, and richly decorated with stucco motifs on its fa莽ade. The mosque is elevated on a square terrace and supported by approximately 260 intricately carved pillars, blending Hindu, Jain, and Islamic artistic influences. Its prayer hall is marked by a grand western fa莽ade of eleven arches, featuring a central pointed arch painted in cool green with red and white accents.
The structure is topped by three pear-shaped domes, each crowned with an inverted lotus finial, and flanked by slender four-storey minarets capped with chhatris. The mosque includes a spacious courtyard where worshippers gather, and houses the tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah on its eastern side.
Today, Jama Mosque remains an active Shia Friday mosque, drawing devotees especially during Ramadan, Friday prayers, and festivals like Eid and Muharram. Please note that entry is not permitted for non-Muslims during prayer times. All visitors are also required to remove their shoes before entering the mosque premises.
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Sight Name: Jama Masjid (Jama Mosque)
Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
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