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Expand Up @@ -145,6 +145,28 @@ The Moti Mahal Temple is a place of devotion and reflection. Its serene ambience
Timings: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nearby Attractions: Lucknow Zoo, Lucknow Museum

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh has two popular Buddhist temples. These are Buddha Dharmankur Sabha and Budh Vihar Temple on Risaldar Road. Of these, the former is the oldest temple dedicated to Lord Buddha. The Buddhist Temple in Lucknow was established by Bauddha Dharmankur Sabha in the year 1907 through the dedication and efforts of a monk called Bir Kripa Saran Bhikshu. Inside the temple you come across various statues of Lord Buddha seated against the background of Dharmachakra (Buddhist Wheel of Life). The atmosphere is as you would expect in any other Buddhist monastery, serene and calm. You can visit the monastery, pay respects and try meditating for some time if you feel like it.

The other temple dedicated to Lord Buddha is Buddha Vihar Temple at Risaldar Park. If you are looking for some tranquillity, then just make your way to this monastery. This monastery also has a historical significance because it was visited by Babasaheb Ambedkar twice during his lifetime. The main area of the temple, or the sanctum sanctorum, consists of a seated statue of Gautam Buddha. On the plinth there are various depictions of the followers of Lord Buddha. Behind the statue, there are several posters of the Buddha, each depicting him in a different way. To the right hand side of the statue stands the bust of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for his tireless efforts to promote Buddhism among the deprived sections of the society. There is a moderately sized seating area for devotees and monks.

St. Peter’s the Railwaymen’s Church is the first to have a woman priest presiding over the congregation. It serves the Protestant Anglican communities of Charbagh and Alambagh and had its foundation stone laid by the Bishop of Lucknow George Herbert in 1914. This is also one of the first churches in the city to have the 10 Commandments displayed in Hindi.

Several renovations, additions and changes have taken place in the church over the years, and though modest, St. Peter’s Church is a handsome building to explore in Lucknow.

Location: Charbagh, 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.

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.

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.





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