After
visiting the Neelam and Manek Guns which are pointed towards Jungadh city, we
decided to visit the Jama Masjid located closeby.
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| Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
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| Inside Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
The
Jama Masjid was a old structure made of
stone. Certain parts of it are painted white from within, the Pillars within it
were in symmetry. It reminded me of the Qutub Minar complex around Delhi. It
had a opening in the centre and one could access the top of with via a inbuilt
staircase. The Masjid also had a small Jarokha (small balcony) in one of its
walls. We sat there and felt refreshed with the cool breeze. No wonder everyone
wanted to sit here. LOL.
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| Inside Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
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| Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
From the top, one gets a good
view of the city of Junagadh, the Girnar Hill range, the temple situated atop
the hill. Not sure about the purpose of the rooftop. Maybe it was in use then.
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| Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
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| Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
The minarets around the Masjid
a very different from the ones I have seen so far. Around the mosque are placed a Chhatri. Not
sure as to whom it belongs as there were no signboards around. There were also
unknown tombs around the Jama Masjid.
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| Girnar Hill from Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
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Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat
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| Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat |
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There is provision for food and water here.
We then headed over to see the Buddhist Caves.
NOTE: Please click on the words in large font in the blog to read about them.
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