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[[File:Asaf al-Dawla Imambara.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Bara Imambara in [[Lucknow]], [[India]].]] | [[File:Asaf al-Dawla Imambara.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Bara Imambara in [[Lucknow]], [[India]].]] | ||
'''Imāmbāra''' (Hindi: इमामबाड़ा; Urdu: {{ia|امام باڑہ}}) or '''Imambargah''' (Urdu: {{ia|امام بارگاه}}) is a congregation hall in [[India]] where [[Shi'ites]] Muslims gathered together to have religious commemoration ceremonies in [[Muharram]]. It is customary for Shi'ites to decorate Imambaras. Sometimes they make a fire outside the Imambara in order to remember the tyranny enemies of [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]] opposed to [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] as they set their tents on fire. Then they walk on hot coals barefooted as a part of mourning ceremonies. Nawab Safdar Jung, the ruler of Oudh state established the first Imambara. The "Asaf al-Dawla Imambara" in [[Lucknow]] is regarded as most notable Imambara in India. | '''Imāmbāra''' (Hindi: इमामबाड़ा; Urdu: {{ia|امام باڑہ}}) or '''Imambargah''' (Urdu: {{ia|امام بارگاه}}) is a congregation hall in [[India]] where [[Shi'ites]] Muslims gathered together to have religious commemoration ceremonies in [[Muharram]]. It is customary for Shi'ites to decorate Imambaras. Sometimes they make a fire outside the Imambara in order to remember the tyranny enemies of [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]] opposed to [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] as they set their tents on fire. Then they walk on hot coals barefooted as a part of mourning ceremonies. Nawab Safdar Jung, the ruler of Oudh state established the first Imambara. The "Asaf al-Dawla Imambara" in [[Lucknow]] is regarded as the most notable Imambara in India. | ||
==The Founder== | ==The Founder== | ||
Imambara is also called [[khanqah|monastery]] or [[Husayniyya]] and Ashurkhana in southern region of [[India]]. Nawab Safdar Jung (d. 1167/1754) the ruler of Indian state of Oudh built a place for the first time to hold mourning ceremonies of [[Muharram]] which can be regarded as the first Imambara. | Imambara is also called [[khanqah|monastery]] or [[Husayniyya]] and Ashurkhana in southern region of [[India]]. Nawab Safdar Jung (d. 1167/1754), the ruler of the Indian state of Oudh, built a place for the first time to hold mourning ceremonies of [[Muharram]] which can be regarded as the first Imambara. | ||
After building the Imambara by Asaf al-Dawla in 1198/1784, the number of Imambara buildings raised. Later Imambaras were built as a mausoleum of grand figures. It was regarded as a good deed to spend money in preparing expenses for building Imambaras among Shi'ite Indian Muslims, similar to Iranian culture. | After building the Imambara by Asaf al-Dawla in 1198/1784, the number of Imambara buildings raised. Later Imambaras were built as a mausoleum of grand figures. It was regarded as a good deed to spend money in preparing expenses for building Imambaras among Shi'ite Indian Muslims, similar to Iranian culture. | ||
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==Architecture of Imambara== | ==Architecture of Imambara== | ||
The construction of Imambaras did not follow the same architectural traditions. However, they have some features which represent recent architectural methods of Gurkani (Timurid) era. Such features are clearly noticeable in Imambara of Lucknow. | |||
==Notable Imambaras== | ==Notable Imambaras== | ||
Asaf al-Dawla Imambara is the most notable Imambara which includes a mosque, courtyards and gates. It is among the most important historic landmarks of Lucknow. This place consists of Imambara, grand mosque of Lucknow with three domes in the main courtyard. The main hall has a dome of 16 to 49 meters and there are two porches on both sides. Its roof is made of brick and cement. | Asaf al-Dawla Imambara is the most notable Imambara which includes a mosque, courtyards and gates. It is among the most important historic landmarks of Lucknow. This place consists of Imambara, the grand mosque of Lucknow with three domes in the main courtyard. The main hall has a dome of 16 to 49 meters and there are two porches on both sides. Its roof is made of brick and cement. | ||
Imambara of Hussainabad is smaller than Imambara of Asaf al-Dawla. It was built hundred years after the latter one. The builder of Hussainabad Imambara is buried there as well. It has magnificent decorations but the structure of its roof is not as strong. | Imambara of Hussainabad is smaller than Imambara of Asaf al-Dawla. It was built hundred years after the latter one. The builder of Hussainabad Imambara is buried there as well. It has magnificent decorations but the structure of its roof is not as strong. | ||
Shah Najaf Imambara in Lucknow has the mausoleum of its builder as well. Mourning ceremonies are held in this Imambara and just like other Imambaras it is a multi-purpose construction. | Shah Najaf Imambara in Lucknow has the mausoleum of its builder as well. Mourning ceremonies are held in this Imambara and just like other Imambaras, it is a multi-purpose construction. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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