The Jama Masjid
Muhammad Ali Shah inaugurated the Jama Masjid intending it to eclipse every other mosque in Lucknow, but at his death it was still unfinished. Begum Malka Jahan, one of the …
Save Our Heritage : Kothi Darshan Vilas
Kothi Darshan Vilas, Qaiserbagh, Lucknow
Kothi Darshan Vilas, the building which now houses Directorate of Medical Health was once a palace, construction of which commenced in the reign of Nawab Ghazi-ud-din …
Know Your City : Topi aur Lucknow
Topi aur Lucknow
Headwears of a particular place are often a projection of people and their ideology. The same is true the erstwhile Awadh or Lucknow. The Nawabi culture was significantly …
Lets Revive Lucknow : Pehle Aap aur Lucknow
Pehle Aap aur Lucknow
It is rightly said that the culture of a place is reflected by the people living there. The people of Lucknow are amongst the most courteous people …
Save Our Heritage : Safed Baradari, Qaiserbagh
Safed Baradari, Qaiserbagh, Lucknow
Qaiserbagh complex comprises many grand heritage monuments of Lucknow that were built in the Nawabi era. Situated in the heart of the city, one such elegant building …
Christmas in Hazratganj
Christmas in Hazratganj, Lucknow
Christmas in Lucknow is one of the most important festival that is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. Like all the other parts of the world, Christmas …
Des/Desh (देस / देश)
“Kabhi Dekha Lucknow Des Mein Kabhi Dhundha Dilli Diyaar Mein,
Jinhein Kaj Adaein Aati Thi Woh Hamare Yaar Kaha’n Gaye”
– Ali Sardar Jafri
Feeling of Patriotism is …
Save Our Heritage : Chattar Manzil, Lucknow
Chattar Manzil, Lucknow
Situated on the right bank of river Gomti is a lofty building that is quite popular for its Chatar or Umbrella, which glitters at the top of the …
Save Our Heritage : Musabagh, Lucknow
Musabagh, Lucknow
Located on the outskirts of the city, Musabagh, also known as Barooni Bagh which was once a garden complex, is now found over grown with vegetation. The surrounding of …
Let’s Revive Lucknow : Chikan and Chikanwalas of Lucknow
Chikan and Chikanwalas of Lucknow
Chikan is hand worked flowered muslin and the Chikan of Lucknow is in great demand in all parts of world. It developed during the period when …