Bara Imambara in Lucknow

Bara Imambara

Lucknow, India

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Mosque in Lucknow, India

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What is Bara Imambara famous for?

In addition to being an architectural marvel, Bara Imambara, also known as Asafi Imambara, serves as a symbol of Lucknow's rich cultural legacy. The Bara Imambara was built between 1784 and 1791 as a place of prayer and a hub for social and religious activity under the patronage of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.

Are Imambaras only for Shia Muslims?

The Imambara is a Shia Muslim institution. In Persia, the building was called Husainiya after Husain whose surviving family members felt a need to meet under one roof and to repeat the injustices faced in Karbala, so that the sacrifice of Husain was never forgotten.

Who built Bhool Bhulaiya in Lucknow?

Yes, there are almost 1000 passageways and 489 identical doorways at 'Bhul Bhulaiya' in Lucknow, U.P., India. It is an intriguing architecture, built to support the massive central hall of the 'Bara Imambara'. It was built by the fourth Nawab of the Awadh Province, Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula.

What is the ticket price of Bara Imambara?

The entrance price for domestic visitors is 50 INR for adults and 25 INR for kids, while the cost for foreign visitors is 500 INR. #Note: The Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Picture Gallery, and Shahi Hamam are all included in the ticket price.

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