In plan every mosque or masjid is based on that of Mecca but Islamic architecture enriched itself by coming in contact with the local architectural styles and new features or style has been incorporated into it. It also represent decoration field. The mosque and tombs are based on muslim design while the details are based on local style.
Mosque or masjid means a place of prostration. It consists of the sign , an open rectangular courtyard with a fountain in the centre.
In Bengal, Islamic architecture reveals Hindu influence i.e. characteristic massive walls and convex roof adornes delicate Hindu patterns. Though they don't represent great artistic characteristics but they have sound constructive principles.
HOOGLY IMAMBARA :-
Hoogly Imambara was built by the shia sect of Muslims and was constructed by Hazi Mohammed Mohsin for 20 years, from 1841 to 1861. According to locals, Mir Keramat Ali built this Imambara with the help of money given or donated by Hazi Mohammed Mohsin. Here Muharram is the greatest festival.The Imambara is located at the right bank of the holy river ganga.
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The entrance of the mosque is curved with semicircular designs. From the entrance itself we can notice the large rectangular tank with fountain located in the center of large rectangular courtyard, which is followed by the actual prayer hall.
The entrance gate has two towers joined together. At the center two dials are present , each on both side. The tower is approximately measures 150 feet. Each tower has 200 steps, which runs in circular pattern. With the help of these we can reach to the top of the tower. Presently, on security and safety ground.....left tower has been dedicated to the female to female tourist while the right one kept for male tourist. The whole passage consists of small windows , gates, and elongated rectangular small opening. These were made either for ventilation or for accessing to other rooms. From the doors we can see large bells that are hanging from the ceiling. There's 3 large bells of varying weight and size. The smallest bell rings in every 15 minutes while the largest bell rings in every hour. The view from the tower is mesmerizing and quite breathtaking.
The left and right side of the courtyard has double storey structure with numerous rooms and corridor like balcony attached to it. Now students takes lesson there and an institution or educational center is running under the name of 'Hawza-E-Ilmia, Ahll-Bait (A.S) '.
Interior of the main prayer hall is gracefully decorated with coloured glass lamps hanging from the roof and walls engraved with arabic writings.
Imambara is decorated with curved iron flangs and glass lamps either hanging from the flangs or fixed on the concrete.
As we move further.....and closer the river , a circular stone engraved dial is present. It shows time on the basis of the cycle of sunrises and sunset.
Behind the dial, back wall of the Imambara represent engraved inscription both in arabic and english along with beautiful floral motifs.
The whole complex is surrounded by curved stone wall , which is now in ruined state. As a whole the ambience is very peaceful.
The entrance gate has two towers joined together. At the center two dials are present , each on both side. The tower is approximately measures 150 feet. Each tower has 200 steps, which runs in circular pattern. With the help of these we can reach to the top of the tower. Presently, on security and safety ground.....left tower has been dedicated to the female to female tourist while the right one kept for male tourist. The whole passage consists of small windows , gates, and elongated rectangular small opening. These were made either for ventilation or for accessing to other rooms. From the doors we can see large bells that are hanging from the ceiling. There's 3 large bells of varying weight and size. The smallest bell rings in every 15 minutes while the largest bell rings in every hour. The view from the tower is mesmerizing and quite breathtaking.
The left and right side of the courtyard has double storey structure with numerous rooms and corridor like balcony attached to it. Now students takes lesson there and an institution or educational center is running under the name of 'Hawza-E-Ilmia, Ahll-Bait (A.S) '.
Interior of the main prayer hall is gracefully decorated with coloured glass lamps hanging from the roof and walls engraved with arabic writings.
Imambara is decorated with curved iron flangs and glass lamps either hanging from the flangs or fixed on the concrete.
As we move further.....and closer the river , a circular stone engraved dial is present. It shows time on the basis of the cycle of sunrises and sunset.
Behind the dial, back wall of the Imambara represent engraved inscription both in arabic and english along with beautiful floral motifs.
The whole complex is surrounded by curved stone wall , which is now in ruined state. As a whole the ambience is very peaceful.
All the pictures are clicked either by me or by my friend( SR) . Thanki for helping me out with pics.
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