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| Entrance of Dariyawali Masjid -Lucknow
Dr.Mazhar
Naqvi
Azadars
in Lucknow have a special attachment with Dariyawali Masjid. They love it for
its association with the historic Dariyai Alam that is also known as Alam Fateh-Furat.
The Alam originates from the Masjid after Maghrib prayers on 8th of
Muharram in memory of Hazrat Abbas Alamdar and proceeds to Imambara
Ghufraan-Maab. Due to participation of a large number of devotees, the procession
ranks as one of the largest in India.
The
Masjid was erected by Marhoom Ramzan Ali Khan Sahib on the bank of Gomti river.Now
it is located in the middle of road connecting Hazratganj and Teeliwali Masjid in
the wake of construction of a new road between the river and Masjid to control
flood. Though built by Khan Sahib, it became popular when Dariyai Alam
procession began from here in 19th century. Being located on the
river bank, people found it call it as Dariyawali Masjid.
During
the reign of Nawab Asafuddaula, a temporary market used to
come up around the Masjid. Craftsmen from all creed and religions used to come
to market with beautiful Tazias, Zarihs, Patkas, Perfumes and scents to please
their Nawab who used to visit the market and offer gold, silver and gems to
craftsmen for their work. With the passage of time, market around the Masjid became
a thing of past and today Kazmain is the largest market of items associated
with Azadari.
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Alam Fateh Furat Originating from Dariyawali Masjid
Dariyawali Masjid was a simple structure a few years ago. But now it has been renovated and become a beautiful mosque, containing sacred Rauza of Hazrat Abbas (A.S.).While Masjid used to buzz with activities only on 8th of Muharram every year a few years ago, it remains in news now throughout the year. Not only Majalis are held here on regular basis after renovation and expansion, it attracts large number of visitors on each Thursday. It is also used as a point of origin of protests lodged by Imamis concerning their various religious and socio-political issues.(References available on request. Photo by Blogger)
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