Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye, built in 1851 to house the cloak relic of Prophet Muhammad, from which it receives its name (‘Mosque of the Blessed Mantle’). This makes it one of the holiest sites in Islam. The cloak remains in the care of the descendants of Owais Qarni, who received it as a gift from the Prophet; devotees are allowed to view it during the month of Ramadan.
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A temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, located in the town of Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is…
Originating in western Greece, it is oldest of the three orders of the classical architecture of ancient Greece, along with…
A Persian term for private quarters in a house reserved exclusively for women. Originally an extension of the Islamic concept…
Platform or balcony projecting as a partial, intermediate storey between the floor and ceiling of a full-heighted space. The mezzanine…
A type of fine plaster or coating material used to cover walls and ceilings with decorative patterns, it is also…
A painted room in the form of a gallery commissioned by kings, nobles and merchants. The chitrashala in Bundi Palace,…
A bulbous structure that is the apex of a temple and placed on the roof. Also known as the kalasha,…
A pavilion found within a temple complex that is used to celebrate the divine wedding of the temple’s principal deity…