Jama Masjid

Its a beautiful masjid also known as tehseen ki masjid. Unfortunately hindus are not allowed to enter in the premises but its fine. Beautiful monument taken well care and respect. Marvellous architectural piece of Lucknow.

Jama Masjid Lucknow

Adding a unique charm in the historical significance of the city of Nawabs, is the famous Jama Masjid in Lucknow. Built by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah Bahadur in the year 1839, Jama Masjid is one of the oldest historical landmarks in Lucknow. Along with being a popular tourist site, it also serves as an important religious centre in Lucknow for the Muslim community. Despite being compared with Jama Masjid of Delhi, this mosque has gained its own popularity because of its unique architectural design. Unlike Delhi's Jama Masjid, this one is built of Lakhuri bricks and is plastered with lime. At present, Jama Masjid along with other popular tourist attractions of Lucknow pioneer the tourism scene of the city.

History

The history of this renowned mosque is quite interesting. In the year 1839, Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah laid the foundation of Jama Masjid in Lucknow as an intention to surpass Jama Masjid of Delhi. However, his dream was left unfulfilled because of his sudden demise. Thereafter, his wife, Malika Jahan Begum, took the charge to finish of the construction of this much-famed mosque in Lucknow. But because of the shortage of funds, the original ambition was curtailed. Despite constructed on a low budget, Jama Masjid has an unrivalled charm.

Architecture

Like most of the popular historical sites in Lucknow, Jama Masjid also boasts an impressive Mughal architecture. It is completely built of Lakhuri bricks and lime. Along with that, the entire structure of the mosque is magnificently adorned with stucco motifs, which adds a different grandeur in the stunning architecture of Jama Masjid. The mosque complex is erected on a square terrace and stands straight on around 260 pillars. Inside the mosque, there is a prayer hall which is rectangular in shape and a beautiful facade of eleven arches that located on the west. The central facade is largest of all with includes an imposing gateway which is also adorned with gorgeous stucco work.

On the top of the prayer hall lies the three pear-shaped domes that are exquisitely ornamented with the inverted lotus of their top. Along with that, these domes are surrounded four-storey minarets placed on either side. The walls and domes include the intricate patterns and mural designs. Along with that, various inscriptions can also be found on the walls of pillars. The tomb of Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah lies on the eastern side, whereas, the Imambara of Malika Jahan is also located on the western side of the mosque complex.

Location Address

Jama Masjid, Tehseenganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226004, India.

Visiting Timings

Jama Masjid of Lucknow remains accessible all day a week. One can visit the place at any time from 5 in the morning to 9 in the evening.

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Gair-namazis are not allowed inside the masjid.. Wheneva u go, meet Abbas Miya.. Hes gem of a person, will share all the info. Masterpiece.. beautiful.. mesmerizing.. these words are very small to describe the Masjid.. very peaceful..

Jama Masjid, Tehseenganj, Husainabad, Lucknow is a mosque is located at Tahseenganj near Unity College..

It is the most prominent mosque for whole Shia Community..from Majlis . . Azadari...Milad. .Jashn. .Mehfil. .and other important Religious events...this mosque is equally famous for all.

The construction of this mosque was started in the year 1839 A.D. by His Majesty King Mohammad Ali Shah Bahadur (3rd King of Oudh) with the intention to surpass the Jama Masjid at Delhi in size..

..But after his death the mosque was completed by his wife Queen Malika Jahan Sahiba in the year 1845 A.D.

Built with "Lakhauri" bricks and plastered with lime, it is decorated with coloured stucco motifs. ...Standing on a square lofty terrace, it has a rectangular prayer hall, on the west with a magnificent facade of eleven arches.

The central one is higher and provided with an unusually high doorway which rises above the roof in a sharply pointed arch decorated in coloured stucco.

The prayer hall is surmounted by three pear-shaped high double domes decorated with an inverted lotus on the top and is also flanked by two octagonal four-storeyed tapering minarets on either side, crowned by "Chhatries" on the top.

An Imambara known as Imambara Malika Jahan is also situated at the south of this mosque.

Such a great construction. Loved it

Jama Masjid, Tehseenganj, Husainabad, Lucknow is a mosque located at Tahseenganj (previously known as Mustafabad) area of Lucknow. The construction of this mosque was started in the year 1839 A.D. by Mohammad Ali Shah, third Nawab of Awadh with the intention to surpass the Jama Masjid at Delhi in size, but after his death the mosque was completed by his wife Queen Malika Jahan Sahiba in the year 1845 A.D. Built with "Lakhauri" bricks and plastered with lime, it is decorated with coloured stucco motifs.

Beautiful architecture ... Lots of open space . one can take beautiful pics

It’s beautiful Mosque
Big area is covered

A beautiful architectural marvel of lucknow built by Nawab of Awadh

Very beautiful, big & unique masjid

This is somewhat similar to Jama Masjid of Delhi, but in a pale yellow color.
It is easily reachable.
The place is so adorable and huge that it took me about a minute to let my eyes blink.❤
Idk much about it's history, but definitely gonna learn about how it was built etc.

Best Palce | Mosque | very Large Mosque | Wonderful Mosque | Connected to Main Road | Market around | Nominal wide Road around | Some Traffic | Not Allowed "गैर नवाजी"* | "गैर नवाजी" Tourist can visit the place from outside or from it campus.

[THE REVIEW ON MY EXPERIENCE BASIS on 31.08.2022 to 02.09.2022]

*The rules may in future by keeping Tourism in Mind.

Daily Jamaat Namaz awal e waqt. Probably one of the biggest Shia Masjid in India.

Majestic ancient holy monument of piety with such an ambience of serenity !

The grandest mosque in Lucknow. Calm and serene, beautiful on the inside and magnificent on the outside. This 18 century marvel has been a sight to behold. You can go there to relax and see the sights from its elevated platform

Very Good excellent tourism place

It is a nice place to visit but nothing amazing in my humble opinion. There are people that will cover you up as you come in which I think is silly personally but they expect a tip afterwards so it probably explains the reason behind it.
They also make you remove your shoes and leave them in a pile so anybody could walk off with them - luckily that didn't happen to us.
This is one of old mosque of Delhi. It is situated in old Delhi. And one mat my visit the mosque. There are lots of staircase which you can climb to reach mosque. It is big as well.

Very beautiful masjid, in the city of Lucknow earlier juma namaz was offering here , which was later shifted to Asfi Masjid Baba Imambara this is also an example of master piece of architecture built later mughal period , in the Regime of Nawabs of the avadh , very beautiful and big in size situated near to chowk area, this is also used for many religious gathering like majlis, in Muharram etc . This is also an important place for worship for muslims

Beautifully constructed mosque. Very well maintained. Azaan given here is so melodious. Prayers are offered regularly. Majlis during moharram and other sad occasions as well as jashn on good times also take place here.
And yes, the images given here are NOT of this place instead, they are of a mosque inside the Bada Imambara.

It's approximately 200 years old and a nationally protected monument. It's the biggest mosque of Lucknow... It's gigantic and breathtakingly beautiful... Just like the Jama Masjid of Chandni Chowk in New Delhi, it's the Jama Masjid of Lucknow in Husainabad. A must vist for national and international tourists...

It was started constructing on 1879 such old historical place