Lalbagh

Photographer's Note

Murshidabad - V

This is the image of Katra Mosque situated about 2 km from the Hazarduari Palace.The mosque is not being used for prayers for many years due to dispute between Hindus and Muslim communities.

Some tidbits about the Katra Mosque :

The Katra Masjid Mosque is a mosque and the tomb of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan built between 1723 and 1724.It is located in the north eastern side of the city of Lalbagh in the Indian state of West Bengal. Its importance lies not only as a great centre of Islamic learning but also for the tomb of Murshid Quli Khan, who is buried under the entrance staircase. The most striking feature is the two large corner towers having loopholes for musketry.

This mosque is rectangular in plan. The dimensions are: 45.5m X 7.32m. It has been divided into five bays, each with an arched entrance and the central one is the most prominent one as it has a slender turret. The mosque has five domes. Some of them have been destroyed others have survived the great earthquake of 1897, which almost destroyed most of the building. The total area is 19.5 acres and can accommodate 2000 Namaz readers, that is the reason one can find 2000 squared type mats depicted on the floor, each of them used by a single Namaz reader.

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pajaran (92305) 2014-09-10 22:41

Dobar dan.
Interesantan tekst o staroj dzamiji sa istorijom i opisom ...
Dobar snimak i kontrast, lepo pokazana arhitektura i detalji na fasadi.
Lepa arhitektura.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good afternoon.
An interesting article on the old mosque with a history and description of ...
Good clip, and contrast nicely demonstrated architecture and details on the facade.
Beautiful architecture.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Paja.

jemaflor (125857) 2014-09-10 22:55

Hi Farhat,
interesting view well framed to present this monument, good contrast and ideal format for this architectural subject.

Nicou (188656) 2014-09-11 0:43

Hello

quelle rendu sur la façade superbe et cette coupole fantastique architecture et vue superbe mise en valeur.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

shreya2000 (2811) 2014-09-11 3:43

Dear Farhat,

A good picture of the mosque. This is quite old mosque. but satisfactory maintained till now. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
joginder

Sergiom (115824) 2014-09-11 5:28

Bonjour Farhat,

Le bâtiment par lui-même est très charmant et assez ancien. On sent la texture et l'usure sur ses murs.Tu as bien su gérer la lumière difficile à cette heure du jour.

Amicalement

Serge

ourania (51103) 2014-09-11 8:47

Hello Farhat,
this is a very interesting structure that has acquired fascination and a sense of mystery through its long existence. I wonder if the slight blue tint in your recent series is a deliberate choice and if you use it to create a mysterious, timeless atmosphere. It works to this effect here but I think that it undermines the textures and contrasts a little. It all depends on your priorities though and I respect your decisions. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

rychem (68081) 2014-09-11 8:59

What a pitty, this mosque could be a beautiful example of a rich architecture, well captured with good composition
regards Ryszard

ikeharel (98920) 2014-09-11 10:46

It appears as a puzzle to understand the color differentials from the ground level and around the edifice, was this residue's of fire, Farhat?
Looks as it had spme glorious days, built from a massive big blocks and had beautiful arched doors, in past.
Nice POV taken from.
Regards,
Ike

lousat (121153) 2014-09-11 15:22

Hi Farhat,another very interesting view form this mosque,magnificent capture,i can see the signs of the time on the old architechtures,and i like a lot this unique style.The quality is very very good despite the difficult light.Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

berek (50508) 2014-09-11 21:06

Hi Farhat,

The building is very inteersting and quite old.Tu have successfully managed the difficult light.well framed
Greetings.
Burak

aliabazari (17248) 2014-09-11 22:35

Hi Farhat
Nice shot of this beautiful mosque. Very well done composition and depth. Very well. Thank you for recording this nice picture

pierrefonds (93705) 2014-09-12 4:56

Hi Farhat,

The tight fram is putting the Mosque in evidence. The point of view is showing the details and the colors of the Katra Mosque. The low light does not hurt the output of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Gigidusud (21669) 2014-09-12 5:38

Hello Farhat,
Splendid architecture well framed. Well done!
Have a nice week-end.
Gigi

Silvio1953 (191437) 2014-09-12 7:06

Ciao _Farhat, lovely composition with fantastic architecture, fine detailss, excellent perspective, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

photoray (13981) 2014-09-12 8:09

Howdy Farhat,

The domed Katra Mosque, is unique with multiple weathering layers of colors on its walls and still standing after the centuries, and also for defensive purposes.

Well done,
Cheers,
Ray

clic (22880) 2014-09-12 13:27

Hello Farhat
Quite an interesting note about the abandoned mosque that appears in a pitiful state; the impression is conveyed by the rotten stone look of lower walls.
Cheers.
Robert

omid266 (6770) 2014-09-12 22:17

Salam Farhat,

Very beautiful post from Katra Mosque and old mausoleum,

very well taken and Thanks!

** Have a very nice Day , **

Fis2 (142865) 2014-09-13 0:17

Witaj Farhat!
Interesting building.
Curious POV and colors.
I like it.
Photo has climate.
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

mcmtanyel (54727) 2014-09-15 19:17

Hello Farhat,
Here is one structure that need to be restored and preserved. What a shame about the disputes. TFS.
Regards,
MT

Tue (72072) 2014-09-16 13:39

Hello Farhat,
Good POV, composition and a nice, tight frame for this view of the mosque. Fine sharpness too, good photo work.
Lars

Miguel82 (36100) 2014-09-21 6:30

Fabbs, that place was closed because of conflicts between two religious communities, beautiful building and pov

kordinator (15777) 2014-12-01 1:04

Hello Frhat
Very nice view of this nice Mosque, good contrast.
Nice texture.
A beautifularchitecture and details on the facade.
Great job.
Kind regards
Saša

mirosu (16313) 2015-02-21 4:27

Hi Farhat,
Excellent photo arrangement in very nice light, very good clarity and splendid details.
Also the choice of the cropping suits the shape of the subject and its surroundings.
Very well done.
Have a nice weekend.
Greetings,
MIRO
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