Know Your City : Chaandi ka warq aur Lucknow
Chaandi ka warq aur Lucknow
‘Chaandi ka warq’ is beautiful example of the Lucknawi Nazakat and Nafasat ! The word ‘warq’ has been derived from Arabic language meaning leaf. It is …
Zaiqa-e Lucknow : Bajpai Poori-Kachauri Bhandar, Near Leela Cinema, Naval Kishore Road
Started in 1970 by Bal Krishna Bajpai and is now managed by his son Ghanshyam Bajpai and his grandson. Bal Krishna Bajpai works previously in a chakki shop and was …
Save Our Heritage : Bada Imambara
“Jis Ko Na De Maula
Tis Ko De Asif-ud-daula”
Bada Imambara was built by Nawab Asif-ud-daula in the year 1784. It is also known as Asifi Imambara in the honour of the …
Syed Azeem Haider Jafri : Lucknow is proud on his Master of Tughra Calligraphy
Syed Azeem Haider Jafri is the master of calligraphy or khattati, the art of fancy handwriting. His expertise is also the form of Tughra calligraphy where images are created using …
Know Your City : Chikankari aur Lucknow
Chikankari aur Lucknow
The timeless beauty of chikan and its elegance traces its origin to Lucknow. Admired by people all over the world, this craft has trickled down to every section …
Hamida Habibullah : Begum Sahiba of Lucknow !
Born on 20th November 1916, Hamida Habibullah has become the iconic face of Indian womanhood in post Independence India. She is the proud daughter of Late Nawab Nazir Yar Jung …
Save Our Heritage : Chota Imambara
Popularly known as ‘Hussainabad Imambara’ and the ‘Palace of Lights’ for it’s splendid lightening during festivals. Chota Imambara was built by King Mohammad Ali Shah during the years 1837-1842. Constructed …
Know Your City : Zardozi aur Lucknow
Zardozi aur Lucknow
The word ‘zardozi’ has been derived from Persian language, where ‘zar’ means gold while ‘dozi’ means embroidery. It is basically an elaborate style of hand embroidery popular in …
Zaiqa-e Lucknow : Tunday Kababi, Chowk, Lucknow
Started in 1905 by Haji Murad Ali ( 1877 – 1967 ) in Chowk. The 100-year old Tunday Kababi is considered as the most famous outlet for choicest Kababs across …
Know Your City : Huqqa aur Lucknow
Huqqa aur Lucknow
The word huqqa has been derived from Arabic language. Huqqa is an elaborate tobacco smoking pipe with a water bowl attached at the bottom, through which smoke is …