Dreams Come True | My Visit to the Badshahi Mosque

In 2015, I, an architecture student from Toba Tek Singh, had a vivid dream about the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. In my dream, I wandered through its grand red sandstone courtyard, tracing the intricate carvings and feeling a deep connection to the past.

A few months later, my university organized a trip to Lahore. Eager to prepare, I turned to Google Maps, virtually exploring the route and familiarizing myself with the mosque’s layout. When I finally arrived, I was overwhelmed by a powerful sense of déjà vu. Every detail matched my dream perfectly—the vast courtyard, the intricate designs, the serene atmosphere.

As I explored, my fingers traced the same carvings I had seen in my dream. I climbed a minaret, and the panoramic view of Lahore took my breath away, just as it had in my vision. This surreal experience left me deeply moved, solidifying my passion for historical architecture and preservation.

Thanks to Google Maps, I was able to connect my dream to reality even before setting foot in Lahore, enhancing my appreciation of the Badshahi Mosque and profoundly influencing my career.

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@ahsanamaan

Schön dass gute Träume auch wahr werden

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Congratulations on your visit to the Badshahi Mosque, @ahsanamaan

Similarly, I also had a dream visit to the Jama Masjid in Delhi a few years ago.

The two look similar in many ways to me.

Welcome to LG Connect and congratulations on your first post here.

Did you visit here recently?
Please also include information like how to reach here, parking facility, prayer timings, Google Maps coordinates, etc. for the benefit of local guides.

Also, please introduce yourself to the local guide community here and get featured on Connect:
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Introduce-Yourself-May-2024/td-p/3748144

Active local guide and moderator @KashifMisidia with guide you further in a better manner,

Meanwhile, also see some photos from the Jama Masjid of Delhi:

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Panoramic-Views-of-Old-Delhi-from-the-Jama-Masjid-Minarets/m-p/2833187

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@ahsanamaan que genial lugar, la segunda fotografia me encanto! una gran toma

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@ahsanamaan Es realmente hermoso cumplir los sueños y metas.

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