Mosques in India aren’t tied to mere religion any more. The architecture, the motifs and the intricacies that have gone into the construction of these legendary marvels gives us a sneak peek into the sheer talent that our forefathers possessed. Domes, minaret and arches seem to strike a common chord amongst most mosques. Visitors are left spell bound at the beauty of these mosques. We’re counting down the top ten mosques in India. So without further adieu, here they are!
- Jama Masjid, Delhi
India’s largest mosque, the Jama Masjid can accommodate a horde of 25,000 devotees during prayer hours. This mosque is considered to be one of the world’s most popular religious sites. Constructed all the way back in 1644 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid is an inseparable part of Delhi tourism. The masjid comprises of four grand towers and three huge gates.
