Save Our Heritage : Maqbara Murshid Zadi
Save Our Heritage : Maqbara Murshid Zadi, Qaiserbagh, Lucknow
Maqbara of Murshid Zadi, a monument with a mesmerising architectural design is not hard to miss when one passes through Qaiserbagh. This …
HUSN (हुस्न)
“Firdaus-e Husn Wa Ishq Hai Daamaan-e Lucknow,
Aankhon Mein Bas Raha Hai Ghazalaan-e Lucknow”
– Asrar-ul Haq Majaz
(Finer aspects of Beauty & Love are highlighted by the poet …
Writer’s of Lucknow : Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa
Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa ( 1857 – 21st October 1931)
Eik Tum Hi Nahi Tanha Ulfat Mein Meri Ruswa,
Is Shaher Mein Tum Jaise Deewane Hazaro Hai
Born in Lucknow, he …
Save Our Heritage : Bibiapur Kothi
Save Our Heritage : Bibiapur Kothi, Cantt, Lucknow
The Nawabs have always been renowned for formalities, mannerisms and hospitality with which they used to welcome their guests. The walls of Bibiapur …
Poet’s of Lucknow : Asrar-ul Haq Majaz
Asrar-ul Haq Majaz (19th October 1911 – 5th December 1955)
Zamane Se Aage To Badhye Majaz,
Zamane Ko Aage Badhana Bhi Hai
He is known as ‘Keats of Urdu’ and is …
Know Your City : Ikka, Tanga aur Lucknow
Ikka, Tanga aur Lucknow
Among many old vehicles; Ikka, Tanga, Bagghi and Khadh-khadha are still prevalent in various parts of the city. Even though all four of them are horse driven, …
Poet’s of Lucknow : Munshi Ameer Ahmed Minai
Munshi Ameer Ahmed Minai ( 1828 – 13th October 1900 )
Da’wa Zabaan Ka Lucknow Walo Ke Saamne, Izhaar Boo-e Mushq Ghazaalo Ke Saamne
An eminent Urdu poet born in …
Save Our Heritage : Dilkusha Kothi
Save Our Heritage : Dilkusha Kothi, Cantt, Lucknow
Also known as the English house or Vilayati Kothi, Dilkusha Kothi was built during the reign of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan in the …
Know Your City : Dussehra, Ram Leela aur Lucknow
Dussehra, Ram Leela aur Lucknow
Dussehra is one of the main festival celebrated all over India. Dussehra which is also known as Vijay Dashmi is the last day of Navratri. …
Save Our Heritage : Hanuman Temple
Save Our Heritage : Hanuman Temple, Aliganj, Lucknow
Hanumanji Temple at Aliganj, Lucknow is famous for being the centre for the celebrations of the Bada Mangal festival which exemplifies Lucknow’s symbol …