India’s Largest Mosque, Jama Masjid
October 23, 2011 • Photography & Travel
This morning I decided to check out Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque which was located in Old Delhi.
The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā (the ‘World-reflecting Mosque’), commonly known as the Jama Masjid was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, in the year 1644 and was completed 14 years later. The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshipers. The mosque also houses several relics in a closet in the north gate, including an antique copy of the Qur’an written on deer skin.
It was very quiet when I arrived at the mosque a little past 7:30am. The lighting was perfect for some photos as I made my way up the front stairs into the massive courtyard. The few local worshipers that were there were very welcoming. It costs Rs200 to acquire a photography ticket which will allow you to shoot anywhere in the complex and if you want to head up to the top of one of the towers then it’s another Rs100 for that. I have to say it is well worth climbing the 133 steps to the top as the view is spectacular.
Joyous Children
Today I thought I’d share some images that I photographed of smiling and laughing children during my many travels to India. These pictures remind me of my favorite quote from my guru, Gurudeva Subramuniyaswami: “Life is meant to be lived joyously.” Whether you are going through a challenging time...
Read More
The Colored Sand Makers of Tamil Nadu
It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of my photography posts. As many of you know I am passionate about photography. During a recent trip to South India in December last year I drove past a small village in Tamil Nadu, South India, where it looked like the main industry here was making…
Read More
My Visit to Seoul
I recently posted about giving a keynote at the 2017 World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, South Korea. Once that event concluded, I spent a couple extra days exploring this wonderful city. I’m particularly drawn to historical sites and spent most of my time exploring a few of the main palaces wi...
Read More
A Day in the Floating City
I hope to share with you, once or twice a month, one of my passions — photography. I believe it’s so important to make time in life for what you love and who you love. I love photography and always do my best to integrate it into my travels around the world. I’m currently in&hel...
Read More
