Capacious Courtyard

December 22, 2009

Jama Masjid's courtyard seen through arches. - Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India - Daily Travel Photos
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Jama Masjid's courtyard seen from an arched walkway.

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An inner view of the south entrance of Jama Masjid. - Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India - Daily Travel Photos
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The backside of yesterday's south entrance photo.

Did I mention this was the most beautiful mosque in all of India? The scale of the entrance is now visible when seen alongside human reference points.

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The east entrance of Jama Masjid reflected in the waters of the central foot bath. - Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India - Daily Travel Photos
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The east entrance of Jama Masjid reflected in the waters of the central foot bath

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