7 min (1.7 km) via Junagadh - Mendarda Hwy/MG Rd
7 min (1.8 km) via Jayshree Rd and Junagadh - Mendarda Hwy/MG Rd
7 min (1.9 km) via Junagadh Rd/Railway Station Rd(from Junagadh)
Jama Masjid is an inseparable historic symbol of Junagadh, built in the year 1423 by the Ahmedabad's founder Ahmed Shah I.
The monument is the most recognized structure of Junagadh; the mosque has an open courtyard, floored with white marble and has a tank for ritual purposes.
Structure and arcades of the mosques are built of yellow sandstones and carved with intricate details.
260 columns and 15 domes support the roof of the mosque, making a walk through the hall a beautiful maze of light and shadows.
Central domes of the mosques are carved like a lotus flower, closely related typical domes of Jain temples.
One should visit Jama Masjid when on a trip to Junagadh as it is a stunner to behold.
While all around the mosque lies the hectic frenzy of the center of the old city, step through the gates (on the north, east and south sides) and the urban chaos falls away behind you, leaving you standing in a refuge of profound serenity, accompanied only by people in quiet prayer, and birds perching on the columns.
The Jama Masjid, the disused mosque inside Uparkot Fort, was converted from a palace in the 15th century by Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada and has a rare roofed courtyard with three octagonal openings which may once have been covered by domes.
It's a shame about the graffiti, but the delicate mihrab stonework and the forest of columns are still stunning. From the roof, the city views are excellent.
How to get there
By road: Gujarat has one of the better developed road networks in India.
Ahmedabad is well connected with all major cities and towns by road.
Prominent bus stops are located at Gitamandir near Kalupur Railway Station and Paldi.
Regular bus services are available by Gujarat state transport buses and private operators to all the major destinations of the state.
By rail: The main railway station is located in Kalupur area. This station falls und
Junagadh means "Old Fort"and the other meaning based on alternate etymology comes from "Yonagadh", literally "City of the Yona (Greeks)," referring to the ancient inhabitants of the city under the Indo-Greek Kingdom. After a brief struggle between India and Pakistan, Junagadh joined India on 9 November 1947 over its annexation. Earlier it was also known as "Sorath", the name of the earlier Princely State of Junagadh . In 1960, it became part of newly formed Gujarat state.Architecturally rich Jami Masjid is an amazing mausoleum well-known for its 140 pillars that support the ceiling of this mausoleum. The pillars were brought from Chudasana Palace. Built in the 19th century for the Muslim rulers, these decorated Maqbaras are on the Mahatma Gandhi Road. Of all the tombs, the most magnificent silver minarets, doors and staircases in winding patterns belong to Mahabat Khan and was constructed in 1892. The attractions inside are the Durbar Hall Museum, thrones, palanquins, crystal chandeliers, silver chains and howdahs for the elephants.
The magnificent Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), built in Indo-Saracenic style in1423 during the reign of Ahmedabad’s founder Ahmed Shah I is just west of Manek Chowk a chaotic urban part of the city. Inside the masjid it is quiet and serene and one could see people doing Namaz silently.
The mosque and arcades are made of beautiful yellow sandstone and the interesting intricate caving on it throws light of the quality of artistic work done by the highly talented artisans of those days. The white marble floored wide open courtyard, is surrounded by a columned arcade displaying painted giant striking Arabic calligraphy. Yet another feature is the water tank in the center as one will find in the Hindu temple, and it was meant for for ritual ablutions in the center. The impressive structures that attract the visitors are the two principal minarets flanking the main arched entrance way collapsed in the 1819 earthquake, their lower portions still stand. The main prayer hall has There are over 260 columns supporting the roof, with its 15 domes, in the main prayer hall which is characteristic of a maze of light and shadows. A notable feature is some of the central domes are carved like lotus flowers, as one will find in the typical domes of Jain temples; and some of the pillars are carved with the form of a bell hanging on a chain, resembling the ones that often hang in Hindu temples. The carving of an 'Om', an important symbol on one of the inner most widows is unusual in a masjid. It is likely the place was once a Hindu shrine and the masjid was built on it.BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Jama Masjid therefore lies between the months of October to March.
BEST TIME TO GO
The mosque can be visited anytime during the day.
7 min (1.8 km) via Jayshree Rd and Junagadh - Mendarda Hwy/MG Rd
7 min (1.9 km) via Junagadh Rd/Railway Station Rd(from Junagadh)
Jama Masjid is an inseparable historic symbol of Junagadh, built in the year 1423 by the Ahmedabad's founder Ahmed Shah I.
The monument is the most recognized structure of Junagadh; the mosque has an open courtyard, floored with white marble and has a tank for ritual purposes.
Structure and arcades of the mosques are built of yellow sandstones and carved with intricate details.
260 columns and 15 domes support the roof of the mosque, making a walk through the hall a beautiful maze of light and shadows.
Central domes of the mosques are carved like a lotus flower, closely related typical domes of Jain temples.
One should visit Jama Masjid when on a trip to Junagadh as it is a stunner to behold.
While all around the mosque lies the hectic frenzy of the center of the old city, step through the gates (on the north, east and south sides) and the urban chaos falls away behind you, leaving you standing in a refuge of profound serenity, accompanied only by people in quiet prayer, and birds perching on the columns.
The Jama Masjid, the disused mosque inside Uparkot Fort, was converted from a palace in the 15th century by Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada and has a rare roofed courtyard with three octagonal openings which may once have been covered by domes.
It's a shame about the graffiti, but the delicate mihrab stonework and the forest of columns are still stunning. From the roof, the city views are excellent.
How to get there
By road: Gujarat has one of the better developed road networks in India.
Ahmedabad is well connected with all major cities and towns by road.
Prominent bus stops are located at Gitamandir near Kalupur Railway Station and Paldi.
Regular bus services are available by Gujarat state transport buses and private operators to all the major destinations of the state.
By rail: The main railway station is located in Kalupur area. This station falls und
Junagadh means "Old Fort"and the other meaning based on alternate etymology comes from "Yonagadh", literally "City of the Yona (Greeks)," referring to the ancient inhabitants of the city under the Indo-Greek Kingdom. After a brief struggle between India and Pakistan, Junagadh joined India on 9 November 1947 over its annexation. Earlier it was also known as "Sorath", the name of the earlier Princely State of Junagadh . In 1960, it became part of newly formed Gujarat state.Architecturally rich Jami Masjid is an amazing mausoleum well-known for its 140 pillars that support the ceiling of this mausoleum. The pillars were brought from Chudasana Palace. Built in the 19th century for the Muslim rulers, these decorated Maqbaras are on the Mahatma Gandhi Road. Of all the tombs, the most magnificent silver minarets, doors and staircases in winding patterns belong to Mahabat Khan and was constructed in 1892. The attractions inside are the Durbar Hall Museum, thrones, palanquins, crystal chandeliers, silver chains and howdahs for the elephants.
The magnificent Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), built in Indo-Saracenic style in1423 during the reign of Ahmedabad’s founder Ahmed Shah I is just west of Manek Chowk a chaotic urban part of the city. Inside the masjid it is quiet and serene and one could see people doing Namaz silently.
The mosque and arcades are made of beautiful yellow sandstone and the interesting intricate caving on it throws light of the quality of artistic work done by the highly talented artisans of those days. The white marble floored wide open courtyard, is surrounded by a columned arcade displaying painted giant striking Arabic calligraphy. Yet another feature is the water tank in the center as one will find in the Hindu temple, and it was meant for for ritual ablutions in the center. The impressive structures that attract the visitors are the two principal minarets flanking the main arched entrance way collapsed in the 1819 earthquake, their lower portions still stand. The main prayer hall has There are over 260 columns supporting the roof, with its 15 domes, in the main prayer hall which is characteristic of a maze of light and shadows. A notable feature is some of the central domes are carved like lotus flowers, as one will find in the typical domes of Jain temples; and some of the pillars are carved with the form of a bell hanging on a chain, resembling the ones that often hang in Hindu temples. The carving of an 'Om', an important symbol on one of the inner most widows is unusual in a masjid. It is likely the place was once a Hindu shrine and the masjid was built on it.BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Jama Masjid therefore lies between the months of October to March.
BEST TIME TO GO
The mosque can be visited anytime during the day.
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