Yes, it was built in 1809 and given the status of basilica in 1961. It is the only basilica in North India out of a total of 19 in India. Thank you Bikram sir for liking the capture:)
There is something about black and white photographs..I feel they are so expressive and timeless and they capture character and mood so perfectly. A beautiful photograph Amit Ji :)
Nice monochrome...somehow, I feel that the architecture of the church is not purely conventional like other churches that we see around us. Though this has the tall tapering towers with crosses, the top has a slight resemblance to a Gumbaz as in Islamic architecture. Also the base has huge pillars, like in white houes which is so very unconventional. Glad to know a bit about the Basilica.
Your general knowledge, observation and common sense amaze me to no end, Sunita, if architecture is NOT your field. I'm highly impressed! This church was built by a Muslim lady Begum Samru in the memory of her Christian English husband..although it does house Italian/Roman sculpture and Belgian glasswork, the facade is bound to have the Islamic impact due to Muslim artisans involved in its making.. Thank you for liking the photo:)
Love the monochrome - very well done! Often monochromes make me feel something is missing or sad, but this one is bright and cheerful:) Hope to see you back at ALL SEASONS soon:) Have a great week.
Nice.
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Deleteis that a church .. looks beautiful
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Yes, it was built in 1809 and given the status of basilica in 1961. It is the only basilica in North India out of a total of 19 in India.
DeleteThank you Bikram sir for liking the capture:)
Wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rajesh:)
DeleteMonochrome certainly adds to the buildings clean lines.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joy:)
DeleteMarvelous Monochrome Monument!
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Thank you Indrani:) To you too:)
Deletelovely choice Amit and well filled in also...
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Glad you liked, Melody:) Thank you:)
DeleteThere is something about black and white photographs..I feel they are so expressive and timeless and they capture character and mood so perfectly. A beautiful photograph Amit Ji :)
ReplyDeleteGlad my capture evoked such wonderful commentary:) Thank you Renu:)
DeletePristine! That's the word that comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Beloo:) Thank you:)
DeleteHeart-winning picture it is for sure Amit Ji.
ReplyDeleteShukriya Mathur sahab:)
DeleteIt looks so perfectly symmetrical!
ReplyDeleteYes..thank you Amit:)
DeleteThat's a neat shot, Amit, of a beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked, Susie:) Thank you:)
DeleteVery beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jyotirmoy:)
DeleteQuite evocative, Amit Ji.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked, Ravish:) Thank you:)
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maniparna:)
DeleteNice monochrome...somehow, I feel that the architecture of the church is not purely conventional like other churches that we see around us. Though this has the tall tapering towers with crosses, the top has a slight resemblance to a Gumbaz as in Islamic architecture. Also the base has huge pillars, like in white houes which is so very unconventional. Glad to know a bit about the Basilica.
ReplyDeleteYour general knowledge, observation and common sense amaze me to no end, Sunita, if architecture is NOT your field. I'm highly impressed!
DeleteThis church was built by a Muslim lady Begum Samru in the memory of her Christian English husband..although it does house Italian/Roman sculpture and Belgian glasswork, the facade is bound to have the Islamic impact due to Muslim artisans involved in its making..
Thank you for liking the photo:)
Clean and crisp picture...nice one Amitji :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked, Shweta:) Thank you:)
DeleteNice
ReplyDeleteThank you Geetashree:)
Deletegreat detail for one color!
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Glad you liked:) Thank you Roger:)
DeleteThank you Rupam:)
ReplyDeleteLove the monochrome - very well done! Often monochromes make me feel something is missing or sad, but this one is bright and cheerful:) Hope to see you back at ALL SEASONS soon:) Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Jeannette:)
DeleteI'll definitely participate with my contribution whenever there is a relevant picture:) Thank you:)
Wonderful capture
ReplyDeleteThank you Dhiru:)
DeleteThe building has wonderful lines, and your photo covers the whole tonal range. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it, Dragonstar:) Thank you so much:)
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