Rumi Darwaza is an iconic piece of architecture in Lucknow, India. Built in the 18th century, this is Awadhi architecture and sometimes also referred to as the Turkish Gate.
Last summer, VT and I stopped by at Lucknow for a day before driving to my hometown. We spent that hot summer day roaming around some top places to see in Lucknow.
Our rickshaw driver was well informed about the culture and history and he shared some nuggets about the Rumi Darwaza that’s worth sharing.
- This gateway is symmetrical. Divide at the center and look at the two halves.
- Darwaza means gate or door in Urdu.
- This was believed to have been named after a famous Sufi mystic and philosopher, Rumi.
- If you invert this, you will see that the structure will resemble a necklace. Many gold necklaces are designed like this.
Linking up with Esha and Natasha for Wordless Wednesday and this is #98 for me.
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Lajawab! Humarey Lucknow kee yard dial dee, Parul. Miss my Lucknow.
Yes, Rumi Darwaaza is indeed a beautiful landmark, but some of the facts you stated here, I was unaware of.
Thanks for this historical share, dear Parul on #WW.
Enjoy the rest of your week and stay safe.
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Shukriya! 🙂
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I’m glad Rumi has something with his name on it. His writing is marvelous and wise.
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In India he has. I agree.
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I remember visiting Rumi Darwaza!
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It’s beautiful. Isn’t it?
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I have been to Lucknow on work, but did not get the opportunity to go around; hopefully sometimes I wish to see this Rumi Darwaza looks like the traditional necklace when we invert the picture..
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When you get a chance you should 🙂
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Beautiful picture and very interesting facts. Thank you for sharing this, Parul. I’ve yet to visit Lucknow and I hope someday, when things come to normal, and it will be possible to do so, I shall get to see the beautiful city and soak in the rich culture through its architecture, its cuisines and its poetry! Thanks for linking up with us this week, Parul.
Happy #ww and a wonderful weekend ahead.
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Thank you, Esha! When the world is back to normal – you must go. It is lovely city.
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It’s beautiful. I love how it resembles a necklace. Such rich history.
Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
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Thank you!
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Very impressive monument! Thank you for sharing this image.
I like Rumi’ s quote: “Yesterday I was clever and I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself”.
All the best, Parul. Thank you for the visit.
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Thanks Suzana! Glad you stopped by.
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What a magnificent capture! The Rumi Darwaza sure has a majestic look to it. Great click, Parul!
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Thanks, Vinitha!
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The black and white tone adds a beautiful dimension to the darwaaza.
I have been to Lucknow in the late 90s I think and I do not remember the Rumi darwaza. Its actually beautiful and I can see it indeed is an inspiration for many jewelry designs.
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Thank you! I also visited after over a decade or more. It’s just a gateway so can be missed
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…….and a real pretty one with an interesting trivia!
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Waah waah. There’s no place like home of course but even at the risk of sounding like a braggart I’ll say Lucknow has some of the most beautiful monuments, not to say people :-). Thanks for sharing this Parul.
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I couldn’t agree more. and no you are not bragging. 🙂
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