The Jama Masjid is the first and largest mosque of Bijapur (State: Karnataka) city. Built in 1686, during the rule of Adil Shah I, the Jama Masjid is a simple and huge rectangular structure with graceful arches.
The grand architecture includes a huge hall having 45 compartments. Above this hall resting on the beams is the massive onion-shaped dome. The masjid occupies an area of over 10,000 square meters and can accommodate 2250 devotees.
On the either side of the arches there are small carvings at the top. The interior of each compartments are carved beautifully.
The only interior decoration at the mosque is Mihrab shown above.
The grand architecture includes a huge hall having 45 compartments. Above this hall resting on the beams is the massive onion-shaped dome. The masjid occupies an area of over 10,000 square meters and can accommodate 2250 devotees.On the either side of the arches there are small carvings at the top. The interior of each compartments are carved beautifully.The only interior decoration at the mosque is Mihrab shown above.
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Amazing. The detail u provide here are superb! Great picture Rajesh.
Should be a massive one..and sight to witness in real..!
Really big mosque , wonderful pics
Very interesting images.Greetings Andrzej.
What wonderfully intricate and exquisite decoration!
These decorations amaze me - such a delicate and painstaking work!
gorgeous~
Another gorgeous temple! Wonderful captures, Rajesh! Hope you have a great week!
Sylvia
This made me think, if I travel to India, how many temples will I cover in a day? You have so many beautiful temples with so many interesting designs, & now I'm realizing that looking upclose & touching the carvings on walls must be part of a tourists' itineraries.
For the meantime, I will just enlarge these images for me to see those breathtaking temples & temples' designs. Thanks a lot for sharing your photos. I love India.
i noticed that most of the temples have arches in them.
All these buildings are so incredible!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
So wonderful that this architecture from 1686 still stands in all its glory, Rajesh. The detail is magnificent.
Forty five compartments would really make that a big edifice. Happy Tuesday!
it is beautiful!
Great pics, I have some memories from there, all refreshed now after seeing your wonderful post.
What a handsome mosque!
A very striking and impressive building. Huge!
wonderful photos rajesh! have a good week
~laura
Amazing architecture :-)
Nice mosque ..
Have a nice evening :))
JAW-droppingly beautiful.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Great looking Mosque and looks like a very massive complex!!
That's a beautiful and artistic mosque.
I am always amazed at the detail and age of the various buildings you share with us. Another beautiful mosque.
Very nice..! You know I never knew about this monument. All that we know about is the Gol Gumbaz. There are so many beautiful mosques around the Deccan.
Beautiful architecture!
Exquisite and great captures!
Have a nice day.
Very interesting J and so pretty too.
Please come and meet the J's in my Family, hope to see you around, thanks!
the details are just amazingly stunning.
A very graceful building that does justice to its purpose. Thank you.
I love the majestic building! btw, my name is Jama...:)
Hi Rajesh
big & beautiful masjid
thanks & regards
Wonderful mosque indeed. I love those nice arches and the carvings!
every time I see your photos, I marvel how great India was before.
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Beautiful mosque. Great shots.
Thanks for the J Jaunt. Not sure I will ever make it to India, your photos afford a mice
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Nice pics Rajesh!!!
I have had the opportunity to visit Bijapur and I simply loved the place for all the architectural beauty.
Thanks for sharing the pics...
The artistry in this mosque is simply beautiful.
Beautiful mosque!
I love those white arches, very impressive building!
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Despite its size it looks beautifully proportioned. I can imagine in the heat of the day walking through the white arches into a cool interior.
elegant..
Bonjour!
Une petite visite de France!
Amitiés:CLAIRE
great they really preserve the place.
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What a magnificent structure. I love the details in that last photo.
keep on sharing nice mosques i'm enjoying it looks like i am near in the place. Happy MYM!
beautiful details! a fine piece of architecture.
Mellow Yellow Monday
That is huge and beautiful temple!
MYM
Thanks to all for appreciating this monument.
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