What Does Imambara Mean?
Bara Imambara, Also Known as Asfi Imambara Is an Imambara Complex in Lucknow, India Built by Asaf-Ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh in 1784. Bara Means Big. This...
Bara Imambara, also known as Asfi Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh in 1784. Bara means big. This imambara is the second largest after the Nizamat Imambara.
What is meant by Imambara?
An Imambara is a place or a building with a hall where people assemble for "Majlis" (Mourning Congregations) of Imam Husain and Martyrs of Karbala. An Imambara is different from a Mosque as it is intended for "Majlis".
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Why was Imambara built?
Construction of the imambara (and the neighbouring Rumi Darwaza) began in 1784 as part of famine relief. The region was in the grip of a severe drought and food was scarce. ... That way, he also ensured that there was work to last the duration of the famine.
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