Hang out at Jama Masjid- India’s largest mosque

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I love wondering new places especially historical places and in Delhi there is not one. Jama Masjid of Delhi is one of them, it is the largest mosque in India and being in Delhi, going to these places are just amazing. Last week, we planned to go the Jama Masjid which stands across the road in front of the Red Fort in Delhi. It is a very old mosque which was built between 1644 and 1658, and this mosque is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

It was Sunday and as usual Old Delhi was crowded. But without crowd and a visit to Delhi would be incomplete without a trip to Chandini chowk. Chandni Chowk is the major street in the walled city of Old Delhi, crowd is the main attraction here. You can see different people from different city here, coming to see Old Delhi and the places.  Chandni Chowk was once the grandest of the markets in India.

Well, we have planned to go to Jama Masjid, Red Fort and to dine out at the places like Giani ka Falooda, Paranthe wali Gali and Al Jawahar is a must in Old Delhi. I was too hungry so before we proceeded to Jama Masjid, we went to have some food at the famous Al Jawahar restaurant and ordered Tandoori Chicken which was just awesome, Changezi Chicken, Butter Chicken Masala and Tandoori Roti which was just fabulous. Changezi chicken was spicy and absolutely delicious for my taste as well as butter chicken. This restaurant is authentic Mughlai cuisine at its best and is located across from Jama Masjid in a very busy and chaotic lane. It is not bizarre it is fabulous….

Well, after that we had some faluda at Giani and then entered the spacious courtyard of the Jama Masjid which holds thousands of faithful.

Jama Masjid looks so beautiful into the Old-Delhi skyline. It was built in red sandstone porch, has three gateways, four towers and two minarets. One of the minarets is closed. I have also entered one of them which was open for all. You need to buy a tickets to go there and from that minarets you could see the whole city.  The gateways is led by a fleet of steps. The main entrance is on the eastern side facing the red fort. It was probably used by the emperors. The tower of the Jama Masjid is made up of five distinctive storeys. Each one of the storeys has a projecting balcony. The adjoining edifices are beautifully done with calligraphy.

I would like to share one thing which is very important that one is allowed to enter the mosque bare-footed. Just cary your shoes or sandals along yourself and enjoy.

The Jama Masjid is covered with intricate carvings and the grand Red fort stands on the eastern side of the Jama Masjid.. you could see that from Jama Masjid. It looks so pretty. Oh, I was so happy and enjoyed so much. I went to the main prayer hall of the Jama Masjid which is made up of high cusped arches and marble domes.

I captured many photos so that I could enjoy it whenever I see..:-)

After that we went to Red Fort also which is very near just across the road.