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Jama Masjid, Delhi

Jama Masjid, Delhi
NameJama Masjid
Building NameJama Masjid
LocationDelhi, India
TraditionDeobandi Hanafi
TerritoryDelhi
DistrictCentral Delhi
StatusMosque
Architecture TypeMosque
Architecture StyleIslamic
Year Completed1656
Capacity85,000
Length80 m
Width27 m
Dome Quantity3
Minaret Quantity2
Minaret Height41 m
Spire Height40000 m

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The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā (Persian: مسجد جھان نما, Devanagari: , the 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid ( , ) of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1628 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India. It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, the Chawri Bazar Road.

The later name, Jama Masjid, is a reference to the weekly Friday noon congregation prayers of Muslims, Jummah, which are usually done at a mosque, the "congregational mosque" or "jāmi' masjid". The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers. 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.

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Shot by the legendary Jack Cardiff - the Oscar-winning cinematographer of 'Black Narcissus' - this is one of a number of short films that he made in India in the late 1930s. As much a study to show off his brilliant Technicolor photography as it is a portrait of Delhi, this film presents the city - and the period - as rarely seen before. After a brief historical and architectural preamble, the film moves into an extended sequence that shows the Jama Masjid and stunningly coloured saris among the gardens of the Red Fort. Then it's off to New Delhi to see how the British (in the form of architect Edwin Lutyens) 'taught the Indians' how to build... However, despite the colonial pomposity of the commentary, the record of New Delhi in the '30s is extraordinary - especially the scenes of Connaught Place that appear as a sea of calm and green lawns. (Robin Baker) This film is part of 'Before Midnight' - a touring programme of 27 films shot in India prior to Independence. Further information at www.independentcinemaoffice.or...You can watch over 1400 other complete films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive free of charge in the Mediatheque at BFI Southbank, London and at the new QUAD centre for art and film in Derby - http www.derbyquad.co.uk
9.40 min. | 4.87 user rating		 Call for prayer at Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) in Delhi.
1.92 min. | 4.22 user rating		 La JAMA MASJID o Mezquita del viernes es una de las mayores mezquitas de la India. Es el principal centro de culto para los musulmanes de Delhi, ciudad en la que se encuentra. Construida por el emperador mogol Shah Jahan entre 1644 y 1658, ocupando una superficie total de 1.200 m². Se dice que participaron más de 500 artesanos en su edificación aunque el arquitecto principal fue Ostad Khalil. Shah Jahan quería construir una réplica de la Moti Masjid, la mezquita de la ciudad de Agra. El resultado fue una mezcla de los estilos arquitectónicos mogoles e hindúes. La mezquita está construida en lo alto de una pequeña colina a la que se accede por una escalinata. Esta situación privilegiada permite que la fachada del edifico sea visible desde numerosos puntos de la zona. En los laterales de la Jama Masjid se encuentra dos minaretes de 40 metros de alto a los que se puede subir por una escalera de 139 peldaños. El patio principal, realizado en arenisca roja, tiene una capacidad de 25.000 personas. La mezquita contiene algunas reliquias del profeta Mahoma: un pelo, una sandalia y la huella de su pisada. El GURDWARA BANGLA SAHIB es el principal templo sikh de la ciudad de Delhi en la India. Situado muy cerca de la céntrica Connaught Place, su estructura se reconoce de inmediato por su peculiar cúpula dorada. El Gurdwara Bangla Sahib fue originariamente un palacio, conocido como Jaisinghpura, edificio propiedad del Rajá Jai Singh, gobernante de la India del siglo XVII. El octavo <b>...</b>
4.33 min. | 5.0 user rating		 KARIM RESTAURANT OLD DELHI - GREAT REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET, HOWEVER, WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE FOOD. IT'S ONE OF THE FEW RESTAURANTS THATS ACTUALLY INDOORS AROUND THE OLD DELHI AREA. RESTAURANT SITUATED NEAR JUMMA MASJID. JUMMA MASJID OLD DELHI - GREAT PLACE TO VISIT, ASK THE CARETAKER TO SHOW YOU THE OLD ORIGINAL ARTIFACTS THEY HAVE SUCH AS THE PROPHET'S HAIR, FOOTPRINT AND OTHER ARTICLES THEY HOLD.
1.63 min. | 4.0 user rating		 Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, and also one of the best known monuments across the country. It is a synthesis of the best of Indo-Islamic architecture. Commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1650 AD, this mosque was the last architectural wonder created by him. It took six years to complete the entire construction work of this splendid architectural masterpiece. However, behind the façade of majesty, characterized by wide stairways and arched gateways, the structure has an innate solemn appeal, that can be deciphered by the discerning tourists. Measuring 65 x 35 m, Jama Masjid has three gateways, two minarets and four towers. This five-storied mosque has been constructed in red sandstone and white marble, and it can hold twenty five thousand worshippers at a time. The mosque is located in the heart of the crowded marketplace of Old Delhi, and towards the east of the mosque stands the Red Fort. One can enter the mosque from both the north and the south gates. However, the main entrance is from the eastern gate that is facing the Red Fort that was once used by the emperors. Today, it remains closed on the weekdays. This imposing structure speaks volumes about the aesthetic vision and the religious bent of mind of the great ruler Shah Jahan. Muslims from different parts of Delhi, India and the world come here to offer their prayers to the Allah.
1.73 min. | 5.0 user rating
Leading economic expert Jim Rogers traveled to 150 countries over 150000 miles in three years - follow his adventures here on FentonReport. In this video Jim and Paige visit Jama Masjid Mosque in Delhi, India. Copyright Jim Rogers - provided as a special contribution to The Fenton Report. www.fentonreport.com The Masjid-i Jahan-Namaa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India and the largest mosque in Asia. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques in India. It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk. The later name, Jaama Masjid, is a reference to the weekly Friday noon congregation prayers of Muslims, which are usually done at a mosque, the "congregational mosque" or "jaama masjid". 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 a copy of the Qur'an written on deer skin.
1.43 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Walking in Chawri Baazar Old Delhi behind Jama Masjid
1.65 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India. It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk.
4.77 min. | 0 user rating		 The places I visited in Delhi: 1. Jama Masjid 2. National Museum 3. Humayun's Tomb 4. India Gate 5. President House 6. Qutb Minar Places I visited in Jaipur: 1. Hawa Mahal 2. City Palace 3. Jantar Mantar I had to eliminate some of my videos because I don't want this video to be too long, but I'll compile them later. Some of those will include Gandhi smriti, Indira Gandhi Museum, The schools and orphan house I visited, The bazaars, etc. More traveler's tips: Be ready to be ripped off, scammed, and diverted to commission based hotel, restaurants, shops. even by your travel agent and hotel. Keep your Lonely Planet Handy, and.. this sounds very pessimistic, but do not trust ANYone especially when you're a solo woman traveler. But all the hassles really was worth it, I'd call my trip a very unique experience you can't get outside India! Cheers! Kitty PS Thanks for those of you who gave me advanced warnings. Everything actually happened! Background musics: Title: Arcadia Artist: Kevin Mc.Leod. Artist: Ehma Album: Opus Solemnis Title: La traversee. Artist:Butterfly Tea Album:Ethnic Flavor Title:Arabian Travel
5.95 min. | 4.76 user rating		 Raising security concerns ahead of the Commonwealth Games, two men on a motorbike fired several rounds on a tourist vehicle near the historic Jama Masjid in the walled city, injuring two Taiwanese nationals.
14.95 min. | 3.0 user rating

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Two detained in connection with Jama Masjid shoot out - TwoCircles.net Tweet this news
TwoCircles.net--By TCN Staff Reporter, New -Delhi-: Two men identified as Zahid and Abid alias Zamil were detained in connection with the -Jama Masjid- firing incident by the ... - Date : Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:41:17 GMT+00:00
Taiwanese national did not get superbug in Delhi: Health Ministry - Daily News & Analysis Tweet this news
Daily News & Analysis---...- that the Taiwanese cameraman who was injured in the recent shooting near -Delhi's Jama Masjid- was infected by a superbug during treatment in the capital. ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:01:42 GMT+00:00
Finally, Delhi dazzled! Commonwealth Games were a smashing hit - Daily News & Analysis Tweet this news
Daily News & Analysis--Following the blast in -Jama Masjid-, the security tightened, nearly one lakh security personnel was deployed and the city was practically under siege! ... - Date : Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:05:46 GMT+00:00
'Ayodhya judgment is clear: We have to co-exist' - MyNews.in Tweet this news
MyNews.in--The most notable critics are the Shahi Imam Bukhari of the -Jama Masjid-, -Delhi-, the All India Muslim Women's Personal Law Board, and Asaddudin Owaisi of the ... - Date : Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:15:06 GMT+00:00
'We are not ready to accept the Ayodhya verdict' - GulfNews Tweet this news
GulfNews--In fact, within days of taking over as the Shahi Imam of -Jama Masjid-, India's biggest mosque, in 2000, he had created a political storm. ... - Date : Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:19:08 GMT+00:00
After the Jama Masjid attack. - Indian Express Tweet this news
Indian Express--The Tata Photon connection used for sending the e-mail after the -Jama Masjid- attack on Sunday was bought three days before the attack, on September 16, ... - Date : Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:03 GMT+00:00

Mughal Empire

EmperorsBabur * Humayun * Akbar * Jahangir * Shah Jahan * Aurangzeb * Later Mughals
EventsFirst battle of Panipat * Battle of Khanwa * Second battle of Panipat * Battle of Haldighati * Battle of Karnal * Battle of Buxar
ArchitectureTaj Mahal * Fatehpur Sikri * Humayun's Tomb * Red Fort * Lahore Fort * Akbar's Tomb * Agra Fort * Shalimar Gardens * Jahangir's Tomb * Bibi Ka Maqbara * Badshahi Mosque * more
AdversariesIbrahim Lodi * Rana Sanga * Sher Shah Suri * Hemu * Maharana Pratap * Gokula * Shivaji * Khushal Khan Khattak * Guru Gobind Singh * Nadir Shah * Hector Munro

Landmarks of Delhi

Important religious sitesBahá'í Lotus Temple * Akshardham Temple * Jama Masjid * Sis Ganj Gurudwara * Gurudwara Bangla Sahib * Nizamuddin Dargah * Laxminarayan Temple
Gardens, parks and natural attractionsBuddha Jayanti Park * Lodhi Gardens * Delhi ridge
Architectural sitesRed Fort * Humayun's Tomb * Safdarjung's Tomb * Qutab Minar * Purana Qila * Tughlaqabad Fort * Jantar Mantar
Notable buildingsRashtrapati Bhavan * India Gate * Sansad Bhavan
PlazasConnaught Place



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