7 places to discover
The Church of Our Lady of the Sea is a historic Portuguese-era Catholic church located inside Moti Daman Fort in Daman. Built in 1607 and dedicated to Virgin Mary, it is one of the oldest churches in Daman. Notable for its Portuguese colonial architecture, ornate altar and tranquil setting within the fort walls, it remains an active place of worship and a key heritage attraction.
Jama Masjid is the principal congregational mosque located near Jama Masjid Chowk in the old city area of Sirsa, Haryana, in Sirsa District. It serves as the main centre for daily prayers and large Eid congregations for the local Muslim community. The mosque features traditional Islamic architectural elements including domes, minarets, arches and an open courtyard. It is a well-known religious landmark and a notable example of historic mosque architecture in northwestern Haryana.
Jama Masjid Budaun is a historic congregational mosque located in the old city area of Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. Built in 1223 during the reign of Delhi Sultan Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, it is regarded as one of the oldest mosques in India and the largest in the region. The mosque features a large courtyard, domes and traditional Islamic architecture. It remains an active place of worship and a significant heritage landmark in Budaun district.
Khambhat Jama Masjid is a historic mosque located in the old city area of Khambhat (Cambay) in Anand District, Gujarat. Built in 1325 CE, it is among the earliest mosques in Gujarat and is protected as a monument of national importance. The mosque is notable for its early Indo-Islamic architecture, large courtyard, pillared prayer hall and reuse of carved pillars and elements from earlier structures.
Pilibhit Jama Masjid is a historic congregational mosque located in the heart of Pilibhit city, Uttar Pradesh. Built in 1769 by Rohilla leader Hafiz Rahmat Khan, it is modeled after the Jama Masjid in Delhi. Constructed at a cost of three lakh rupees, the mosque features Mughal-style domes, minarets and arches. It remains an active place of worship and a notable example of 18th-century Indo-Islamic architecture in the Rohilkhand region.
Rangamati Mosque is a historic 17th-century mosque located in Rangamati village near Gauripur in Dhubri district, Assam, India. Built during the Mughal expedition to Assam led by Mir Jumla in the 1660s, it is regarded as one of the oldest mosques in Assam. The mosque features simple Mughal-style architecture with domes and minarets and remains an active place of worship and a notable heritage attraction in western Assam.
Tank Mosque, also known as Tanka Masjid, is a 14th-century mosque located on the embankment of Malav Talav in Dholka, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat. Built in 1361 CE during the Delhi Sultanate period, it derives its name from its position beside the historic reservoir. Noted for early Indo-Islamic architecture with arched facades and stone masonry, it is a protected Monument of National Importance and a key heritage attraction in Dholka.