Chandamari Mosque
| Chandamari Mosque | |
|---|---|
চান্দামারী মন্ডলপাড়া জামে মসজিদ | |
 The mosque in 2010 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Chandamari, Rajarhat Upazila, Kurigram District, Rangpur Division |
| Country | Bangladesh |
  Location of the mosque in Bangladesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°46′36″N 89°32′08″E / 25.776528°N 89.535417°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Groundbreaking | 1584 CE |
| Completed | 1680 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 300 worshipers |
| Length | 12 m (40 ft) |
| Width | 6.1 m (20 ft) |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Minaret(s) | Four |
| Materials | Brick |
The Chandamari Mosque, also known by its official name, the Chandamari Mondalpara Jame Mosque (Bengali: চান্দামারী মন্ডলপাড়া জামে মসজিদ), is a mosque, located in the village of Chandamari, in Rajarhat Upazila, in the Kurigram District of Bangladesh.[1]
Overview
[edit]It is believed that the Chandamari Mosque was constructed between 1584 and 1680 CE.[2] The mosque is situated approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southwest of the upazila headquarters.[3]
History
[edit]There is no inscription regarding the construction of the mosque, but it is said that the mosque was built around 400 years ago during the Mughal period. Based on its architectural style and artistic features, it is estimated that the mosque was constructed between approximately 1584 and 1680 AD.[4] The Chandamari Mosque bears significant resemblance to India's Babri Mosque and the Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat.[5]Even today, local residents as well as worshippers from distant places come to offer prayers at this mosque.[6]
Architecture
[edit]The Chandamari Mosque, along with a cemetery, occupies an area of 52 decimals. The entire structure of the mosque is 45 feet in length and 22 feet in width. It is surrounded by boundary walls and stands 60 feet tall. A sticky substance called "Viscas" was used in its construction. The front side of the mosque features three large doors, each 5 feet high. The mosque has three large domes, each with a radius of approximately 5.50 feet, adorned with intricate designs. At each of the four corners, there is a medium-sized minaret, and the structure is further embellished with sixteen smaller domes. Inside, there are three mihrabs. The walls of the mosque are decorated with numerous arches. Additionally, there is a window on the northern and southern sides for ventilation.[7]
The architectural style of this mosque clearly reflects influences from both the Sultanate and Mughal periods.[2]
See also
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Reference
[edit]- ^ Fazlul Karim, Kurigram (27 September 2021). "The 'Chandamari Mosque' stands as a witness to time". citynewsdhaka.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Chandamari Mosque (with video)". Bdnews24.com. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Kurigram tourist spots". Bangladesh National Portal. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Ahsanul Kabir (8 December 2023). "Chandamari Mosque of Rajarhat". Protidiner bangladesh. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Asaduzzaman Asad, Rajarhat (Kurigram) (3 July 2023). "A centuries-old structure on the verge of destruction". Samakal. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Khandakar Ekramul Haque Samrat, Kurigram (23 October 2020). "The historic Chandamari Mosque still stands as a witness to time". RTV (Bangladeshi TV channel). Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "The 400-Year-Old Chandamari Mosque". Jago News 24. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
External link
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Media related to Chandamari Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
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