Friday, July 08, 2005


More details from the ceiling. Notice the Tree of Life motif; this is common in Persian influenced art. Originally the masjid was studded with jewels, but these were stolen by subsequent conquerers. Posted by Picasa

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your pictures of Badshahi Mosque are classics, ma'ashallah. The hues of the photographs brings back the earthy smell of the Lahori soil. After reading your commentary here, I would have to say I had not the level of consciousness of its history when I visited which you exhibit here.

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