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Over time, the designs of jalis evolved, incorporating geometric and naturalistic patterns. With the advent of Islamic architecture in Gujarat, the use of jalis expanded and became a prominent feature in mosques and tombs, following the same symbolic importance of light in Islam.
A typical Gujarat style of architecture is seen in the form of oriel windows with distinctive carvings on the outer surface. [11] The carved roof contains several domes, [12] and the courtyard is large. [4] There are seven mihrabs and the entrance gates are carved and fitted with fine stone jalis.
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, popularly known locally as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali, is a Sunni mosque, located in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. The mosque was built by Sidi Sayyad, a Habshi nobleman, in AH 980 (1572/1573 CE ).
Jainism has had a notable following in Gujarat. [1] According to the 2011 Census of India, around 0.959% of the population of Gujarat is Jain. [2] There are several old Jain temples that draw pilgrims from Jains around the world in places such as Palitana, Taranga, Sankheshwar, Idar.
Hutheesing Temple is a Jain temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. It was constructed in 1848 by the Hutheesing family . The temple blends the old Maru-Gurjara temple architecture style with new architectural elements of haveli in its design.
Sultan Begada also built a magnificent Jama Masjid in Champaner, which ranks amongst the finest architectural edifices in Gujarat. It is an imposing structure on a high plinth, with a central dome, two minarets 30 meters in height, 172 pillars, seven mihrabs, and carved entrance gates with fine latticed windows called "jalis".
It is the third of the major Shakti Peethas of Gujarat and is known for tantric worship. [21] The temple has large fortifications and an open chowk in front, with two altars for sacrifices and an array of lights for special occasions. The idol of MahaKali Mata in the inner sanctum is only the head, the mukhwato, painted in red.
The Hilal Khan Ghazi Mosque, also known as Bahlol Khan Gazi's Mosque, is a mosque located in Dholka, in the Ahmedabad District of the state of Gujarat, India. Erected in AH 733 (1332/1333) by Hilal Khan Ghazi, a general during the Tughlaq dynasty, it is the oldest mosque in Dholka. The mosque is considered one of the most significant mosques of ...