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Dai Anga Mosque: Mughal’s tribute to their beloved wet-nurse

7Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

Dai Anga Mosque: Mughal’s tribute to their beloved wet-nurse

A beautiful mosque in the populated city of Lahore. Tells an amazing tale of love and loyalty. Another Mughal's appealing leftover is Dai Anga Mosque in Gulabi Bagh. Mughals has ruled Asia for hundred's of years. Their services towards common man written in every history book in the world. One more thing is mention along with their love towards God and common man. Gratitude towards their loyal companions. They pays them tribute in pure Mughal style and fashion. One of the example is Dai Anga Mosque in Gulabi Bagh, Lahore. A mosque that built in accordance to acknowledge services of their trust worthy wet nurse. Along with that it also shows the influence and respect of Dai Anga in Mughal's Cabinet. Dai Anga whose real name was Zaib Un Nissa. She was the wet nurse of Mughal Emperor...

Why Kalash Valley is known as Kafiristan

2Nov

By Aqsa Azam5 Comments

Culture

Why Kalash Valley is known as Kafiristan

There is an isolated valley in the mountains of Chitral calls as Kalash Valley. Beautiful people, eccentric scenic beauty but has a disputed history. This clash of cultures gives it a nice taste that lasts forever in tourist's mind. Chitral, Pakistan: In the appealing mountain range of Hindu Kush, there is a small valley name as Kalash Valley. It has three more valleys or tribes of their own kind. First is Bumburet, which is the biggest and most famous among tourists. Second one is Rumbur which is in the North side of Bumburet. Third and last one is Biriu or Birir, the most ancient and orthodox valley till date. People in these valleys commonly known as Siyah Posh, Black Robe or Kafirs. Due to unique religious beliefs and rituals they called non believers or infidels. Kalasha culture l...

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

1Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Culture

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

Leaning tower of Varanasi or Ratneshwar temple, a building attracting tourists for decades. A sacred edifice that is leaning 9 degree slant annually. Varanasi, India: India is one of those countries holding various legends at a time. One of them is Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. Other names are Matri-rin Mahadev, Kashi Karvat or leaning tower of Varanasi. A lot of stories lies behind each name. In Kashi Karvat Kashi means old name of Varanasi and Karvat means leaning. According to one of famous legend. Temple built by Man to pay tribute to his mom. He dedicate this temple to his mom and says he pays all the debts of his mom and her services. His mom get infuriated and cursed the temple because mother's debt cannot be repaid. So Matri means Mother and Rin means Curse. Another legend say...

Shivala Teja Singh Temple, forgotten gem in Sialkot

8Sep

By Aqsa Azam7 Comments

Pakistan

Shivala Teja Singh Temple, forgotten gem in Sialkot

Shivala Teja Singh temple reopens after 72 years for worship. A 1000 years old temple is undoubtedly a symbol of peace and harmony. SIALKOT, PAKISTAN - In the congested streets of Dharowal, a beautiful temple exists name as Shivala Teja Singh Temple. Temple is almost 1000 years old. Late writer Rashid Niaz wrote about it in his book "History of Sialkot". This Temple is dedicated to Shiv Maharaj. He was an auspicious mythical character in Hinduism, built by Sardar Teja Singh who was die hard devotee of Shiv. The authotities sealed the temple because of incrreasing chaos after partition in 1947. Later they left Temple in agony for rusting and destruction. In 1992 mobs attacked the site again. It was the retaliation after the martyrdom of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. In 2015 Hin...

Bara Imambara: Astounding tale of humanity and kindness

31Aug

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Culture

Bara Imambara: Astounding tale of humanity and kindness

Bara Imambara is undoubtedly a eccentric story to witness from the rich history of Subcontinent. An act of humility and goodwill that lasts forever. LUCKNOW, INDIA - Subcontinent is full of amazing stories and history. A lot of buildings and monuments are a sheer proof of that. Bara Imambara in Lucknow, India is one of them. Also known as Asifi Imambara built in 18th century, Nawab of Awadh, Asif ud Daula was a brain behind this beauty. Whole area is a blend of Mughal, Rajput and Gothic architectural style. Besides it has a biggest Unarched hall. In 1780 a great famine hit the country. People ran out of food and money. Nawab took an initiative and started this project to overcome the hunger problem. He summoned great architect of that time, Hafiz Kifayat Ullah who also assisted Ta...