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ABOUT GOL GUMBAZ
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah
(1627 -56), the seventh ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty. A
fine specimen of Adil Shahi architecture, this mammoth
tomb is a dominant landmark of Bijapur. The construction
of the Gol Gumbaz was completed in 1659, after 20
years of meticulous craftsmanship. The chief attraction of
the mausoleum is its central dome, which is second in size
only to the dome of St Peter's Basilica in Rome and stands
unsupported by any pillars.
The dome stands unsupported by pillars. The fantastic
acoustical system in the dome carries the faintest whisper
around the dome and returns it to the listener nine times.
Even the tick of a watch or the rustle of paper can be
heard across a distance of 37 m in the whispering gallery.
The gallery around the dome provides a fabulous view of
the town.
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Architecture
The Treasure House of Islamic Architecture .The first
thing that comes to mind is the GOL GUMBAZ – the tomb of
Mohammed Adil Shah. The Gol Gumbaz boasts of the second
largest dome in the world. Once the capital of Adil Shahis
,Bijapur was a city that “exceeded anything of its kind in
Europe“. Even today, it retains its dignity and royal
grandeur.
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Other
Attraction
Jumma Masjid
It is still used for worship, has been called one of the
first mosques in India. It holds an exquisite copy of the
Koran, written in gold lettering. Ibrahim Roza, the
mausoleum of Ibrahim Adil Shah II, is said to have
inspired the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The Malik-e-Maidan
The largest medieval cannon in the world is 14 ft long,
weighing 55 tons. Legend has it that if you touch the gun
and make a wish, it will come true! Also worth a visit are
the Mehtar Mahal, the Jod Gumbaz, Afzal Khan's Cenotaph,
Asar Mahal, Anand Mahal, Ark-Kila, etc. |
Festivals
Known for its culture and traditions, Karnataka celebrates
many colorful festivals. Most of these festivals are
temple festivals, but Dussehra is the major festival of
this state. It is celebrated for ten days in the months of
September-October, signifying the triumph of good over
evil. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and show
in the city of Mysore . Some of the temple festivals that
are celebrated here are the Paryaya festival, Vairamudi
festival, Karaga Festival, Keil Poldu, Lakshadeepotsavam.
Besides, many state festivals are also celebrated in
Karnataka. Some of the important state festivals are Coorg
festival, Hampi-Vijayanagar festival and the Hoysala
festival. These festivals celebrate the rich cultural
heritage of the state.
How to Reach
By Air - The Indian Airlines and some private
domestic airlines connect Bangalore to all the major
metropolitan and other cities of India like
Thiruvananthpuram, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad and
Mangalore.
By Rail - A good rail network connects Bangalore to
various parts of India. The major Indian cities connected
with Bangalore through regular trains are Chennai, Mysore,
New Delhi, Calcutta, and Mumbai.
By Road - There are national highways and a number
of other roadways leading to the major cities and
important towns. There are regular bus services to and
from Bangalore for the nearby cities and towns.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Gol Gumbaz
in Karnataka India and online Booking facility of
Gol Gumbaz in Karnataka India. |
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