Imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.The Bara Imambara is among the grandest buildings of Lucknow. The monument also includes the large Asfi Mosque, the Bhul Bhulaiya (the labyrinth), and Bowli, a step well with running water. . . A Fun fact : The construction of Bara Imambara was started in 1784, a year of a devastating famine.The Nawab built the monument to provide employment to people while the famine lasted.It is said that ordinary people used to work in the day building up the edifice,while noblemen and other elite would break down all of it during the night.It was Nawab’s way to make sure that everyone was employed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #lucknowdiaries #lucknow_igers #lucknowtimes #triptocommunity #badaimambada #traveldiaries #marchmellow #indiapictures #india_view #india_everyday #refsbsec #mehulagarwal #instagram #nikon #instapost #shotoftheday #instapic (at Bada Imam Bada Lucknow) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvT54ySHLlz/?igshid=1xcj7nj0sp8np
