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What is the importance of Bara Imambara?
It is an important place of worship for the Muslims who come here every year to celebrate the religious festival of Muharram. The Bara Imambara has a unique style of construction. The central hall of Bara Imambara is said to be the largest arched hall in the world.
What is meant by Imambara?
An “Imambara” or an “Imambargah” means (House of Imam or Court of Imam); this word is a North Indian origin. An Imambara is a place or a building with a hall where people assemble for “Majlis” (Mourning Congregations) of Imam Husain and Martyrs of Karbala.
In which city would you find the Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara?
Lucknow
Chota Imambara, also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak is an imposing monument located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It took 54 years to finalize it.
How can I leave Bhool Bhulaiya?
READ ONLY IF YOU HAVE NEVER WENT INSIDE THE MAZE – As promised, let us share the basic rule of coming out of Bhool Bhulaiya if you don’t have guide with you and are stuck inside for a long time. Always take stairs going up and gradually they will lead to the roof-top.
Why was Bara Imambara built in Lucknow?
Construction of Bara Imambara was started in 1785, a year of a devastating famine, and one of Asaf-ud-Daula’s objectives in embarking on this grandiose project was to provide employment for people in the region for almost a decade while the famine lasted.
Who made Bhool Bhulaiya in Lucknow?
Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula
It is called as the ‘bhool-bhulaiya’ meaning labyrinth. It was built by the fourth Nawab of the Awadh Province, Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula. It took fourteen years to complete this structure. It was built with a noble intention.
Why was imambara made?
Construction of the imambara (and the neighbouring Rumi Darwaza) began in 1784 as part of famine relief. The region was in the grip of a severe drought and food was scarce. The nawab declared that people who offered their labour for the construction would get food as wages.
Who made Bhool Bhulaiyaa?
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
| Bhool Bhulaiya | |
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| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Written by | Screenplay: Neeraj Vora Dialogues: Manisha Korde |
| Story by | Madhu Muttam |
| Based on | Manichitrathazhu by Fazil |
Who constructed Bara Imambara?
Nawab Asaf-ud-daula
One of the biggest attractions in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is the imambara built by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula (1748-1797). Popularly known as the Bara Imambara, it is also called the Asafi Imambara in his remembrance. An architectural marvel, there are also interesting tales attached to it.
Why was Imambara made?