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 Jami Masjid by diageva
It is an interesting building to visit despite of its simplicity; if you visit the mosque plan a time for walk around the bazaar.
As we get there we took our shoes where the keeper was. He went with us to show us the mosque and explain us that the bad condition of the mosque was due the non help of government. It was really in bad conditions. Inside marble screen to separate the women side of the mosque. After he asked us for a donation for the mosque.
The entrance was free. We gave him 100 R. donation (we were going to give him more but he told us that 50 R. per person was ok) 15 R for him and 4 R for the shoes. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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 Jami Masjid by zumodemango
We could stay there for a time and see all the details and a man explained many things about the mosque.
There are five doors shaped like an arch, and it has 3 big domes. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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Jama Masjid by RAJASTHANBYCAR, 2 more photosLeave a Comment Address: AgraDirections: In the narrow lane, old Bazar, Near Agra Fort Railway station.
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 Jami Masjid by zumodemangoLeave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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Entering the gigantic Buland Darwaza, a grand gateway we proceeded to Jama Masjid which is also known as Jami Masjid. This huge gateway is 40 meters high was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory. Thus, we entered the marvelous edifice of Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Skiri. This is a red sandstone mosque with marble décor and blue colored painted walls and ceilings. This mosque is situated right in the middle of a bustling market and is the place for worship for Muslims of the state. We visited this mosque on one Wednesday and it had very less population of devotees there.
This mosque also has a Madrasa, Koran School where we spotted little kids busy with their daily schedule of studying rhythmically. For entering the mosque we first had to remove our shoes, which is a common trait of many religions to pay respect to the deity. Every mosque has a separate area for women and this one had a marble screen to separate women’s side of the mosque. We also visited the shrine of Sufi religious leader Sheikh Salim Chisti inside the mosque. Jama Masjid was originally decked with inscriptions and colorful tiles however today the mosque is in a very bad state due to lack of Government funds. Leave a Comment Address: AgraDirections: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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 Jama Masjid by zumodemangoLeave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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 Jama Masjid by zumodemangoLeave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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 Jami Masjid by zumodemangoLeave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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These schoolboys were learning the Karan and began to smile and wave at me which I did back to them. I took a picture of them which they also wanted me to do. I walked towards the main praying area where an elderly gentleman came up to me and spoke some English and started to show me around. Two large bees nests were hanging from one of the arches and he said that he collects the honey from them at night. The nests were a good 30-40 feet off the ground and he showed me a 4 sided ladder which he said was British and which he uses to climb up to them. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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The Jama Masjid is a one of the largest mosques in India, whose constrction was attributed to the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great .The mosque is built at a height due its exalted purpose and has a large courtyard where the faithful can gather to pray. To the right of the mosque is the Jammat Khana hall and then the Zenana Rauza (or the tomb of the women of the royal household).
Within the mosque complex you will find the shrine of the Sufi religious leader Sheikh Salim Chisti. The lattice marble screens of the tomb are amazing in their workmanship. The tomb was earlier built in red sandstone and parts of the original structure can also be seen.
The Jama Masjid is exquisitely decorated with inscriptions, inlaid geometric designs and coloured tiles. The building is symmetrically proportioned and has an austere beauty, befitting its religious purpose. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of Agra in the middle of a great bazaar
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