Save Our Heritage : Christ Church, Hazratganj
The much loved landmark of the city, Christ Church is renowned for being one of the ancient churches of Lucknow. It was designed in the year 1860 by Hutchinson, who …
Know Your City : Kanghi aur Lucknow
Kanghi aur Lucknow
It is believed that the Lucknow is a major centre for kanghi karigari and artisans from all over the country came over to learn this art. It is …
Zaiqa-e Lucknow : Haji Sweet Shop, Nakhas Tiraha, Lucknow
Started about 50 years ago by Haji Ghaffur and now run by Haji Mohammed Faisal. The owner remarked, “hamari dukaan par aaj bhi 1 rupye mein mithai milti hai is …
AASMAAN (आसमान)
“Ya Ilahi Mere Lucknow Ki Hai Shaan,
Zameen Hai Jahan Aasmaan-e Lucknow”
Sheikh Imam Baksh Nasikh Lucknawi
Lucknow is the place where all the aspects of life have been elevated at …
Save Our Heritage : Shahi Baoli, Hussainabad, Lucknow
The Shahi Baoli was constructed in order to be used as a water reservoir. Myths like water of this well being connected to the river flowing nearby or a secret …
Know Your City : Bone Handicraft and Lucknow
Bone Handicraft and Lucknow
In the midst of all busy life in the old city of Lucknow exists a beautiful craft form and Lucknow is one of the major centre of …
Zaiqa-e Lucknow : Ali Hussain Sheermaal, Behind Police Chowki ,Nakkhas, Lucknow
Started as Mohammadu’s Jaanashin in 1830, this is claimed to be the oldest shop of Sheermaal in Lucknow who had also invented this special type of roti. Presently it is …
GUFTAGU (गुफ़्तगू)
“Jis Mein Tehzeeb Ho Surkhuru,
Jis Mein Ho Ba-adab Guftagu,
Eik Hi Shaher Hai Eik Hi,
Lucknow Lucknow Lucknow”
– Nirmal Darshan
Tehzeeb, Nazakat & Nafasat are …
Save Our Heritage : Asifi Masjid, Hussainabad, Lucknow
Reflecting the beauty and grandeur of an era gone by, Asifi Masjid still stands as one of the grand mosques of Lucknow. It was built by Nawab Asif-ud-daula and designed …
Know Your City : Churi / Qaenchi aur Lucknow
Churi / Qaenchi aur Lucknow
Uski Kathai Ankho Mein Hai Jantar Mantar Sab,
Chaqu Waqu Churiya Wuriya Khanjar Wanjar Sab,
Ishq Ke Sare Nuskhe Yeh Sab Mujh Se Seekhte Hain,
Nirmal Wirmal …