Caption Kevda Masjid Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park Gujrat India.
As Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park was the final destination of my road trip of January February 2019. It was 5th February 2019 and we were traveling since 18th January 2019. Kevda Masjid was the our next site to Visit after Jama Masjid. Heritage and ancient monuments are my delight and I have to travel a lot to satisfy my passion.
The Kevada Mosque was built in the 15th century under the reign of Sultan Mahmud Begada. This mosque is small compared to the city mosque and Jama Masjid, but the architecture is very attractive, elegant and impressive.
Before entering to the main prayer hall a very special Cenotaph is built of stone. Having numerous stone columns carved with floral motifs which are supporting the roof having a central large dome and all the four corners with small round domes. Ceiling is also decorated. Northern side is having arches. An ablution water Hauz ruins are located in the Courtyard.
To access the main prayer hall which is two storeyed in the centre two small archways and the central Archway is flanked by two decorated Minarates. These minarets are having a narrow staircases. Either side small archways are having decorated windows with balconies. Mihrab and Member are finely carved. Having windows in South West and North sides and their frames are decorated and carved with floral and geometrical motifs. Other two Mihrabs are magnificent. Roof was having three domes as central one is lost. Ceilings of the main prayer hall including the domes are unique example of Indo Sarcenic Architecture. Walls are quite strong and having the special features and supports. This Mosque model is unique and elegant. We were blessed to enjoy the special features and Architecture of this mosque.
It’s a major tourists attraction and part of Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park a World Heritage site. It attracts history buffs wanderers soulseekers art and architecture lovers. It is a very calmly place and half an hour is enough to visit. Nearest attractions are Nagina Masjid Jama Masjid etc can be accessed easily.
