Bhopal - Taj-ul-Masjid 
The Taj-ul-Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. This huge pink mosque has two massive white-domed minarets and three white domes over the main building.
Taj-ul-Masjid was a project started by Shah Jehan Begum but completed after his death. The name, Taj-ul-Masjid translates as 'The Crown of Mosques'.
This monument, an important landmark in Bhopal, features a main hallway with attractive pillars, marble flooring and a spacious courtyard with a large tank.
Taj-ul-Masjid was a project started by Shah Jehan Begum but completed after his death. The name, Taj-ul-Masjid translates as 'The Crown of Mosques'.
This monument, an important landmark in Bhopal, features a main hallway with attractive pillars, marble flooring and a spacious courtyard with a large tank.
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Within the prayer hall, the Quibla wall is carved with 11 recessed arches. The massive pillars in the main hall create 27 ceilings, 16 of these are decorated with ornate designs.
The annual three-day Ijtima congregation is held at Taj-ul-Masjid and draws people from all over the country.
The annual three-day Ijtima congregation is held at Taj-ul-Masjid and draws people from all over the country.
