HUSSAINABAD IMAMBARA | CHHOTA IMAMBARA

Hussainabad Imambara | Chhota Imambara

Hussainabad Imambara Or Chhota Imambara- 

"A golden dome and fine calligraphy on the exterior of the building makes it a truly exceptional monument of Mughal architecture. It is decorated and lit up during special occasions. "

             Hussainabad Imambara or Chhota Imambara

The Chhota Imambara also known as Hussainabad Imambara stands to the west of Bara Imambara and was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah (1837-42).

The Hussainabad Imambara is a major tourist attraction of Lucknow. 

The tombs of Mohammed Ali Shah and his mother are located over here. 

The walls of the monument are decorated with Arabic verses that have been carved beautifully by efficient craftsmen. The structure has an imposing white colored dome and many pillars or minarets.It is more ornate in design with gilded dome, several turrets, exquisite chandeliers said to be brought from Belgium, gilt-edged mirrors and colourful stuccos which adorn the interiors.

There are small miniatures of the Taj Mahal on either side of the monument. The Hussainabad Imambara is beautifully decorated during the festival of Moharrum. The whole structure is bordered with thousands of little bulbs, which give it a royal look when illuminated in the evening.

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