Great!.... thanks "Guest"
Naturally I am quite unaware of the nature of the Mosque and its traditions/beliefs.
True it is not a bathing tub as such....I was aware of that : ))
The main hall was not something I could really comment on with any accuracy
as I did not go into there...I had very clear instructions
that photography was not allowed...so I didn't get a chance to see inside.
Yes Urdu..thank-you.
I was quite sure it was not Arabic.
Very nice of you to point these details out for me..
I appreciate it.
Bruce
Guest
04-Aug-2004 07:10
Just read your posts on Dpreview.com couldnt post there as I dont have a account there.
Just a bit of info and advice.
That is not bathing tank and nobody will be really incharge of it. It is simply a tank of water. Purpose is to provide water for ritual cleansing before prayer ie. washing of hands uptill elbows, feet till the ankles, Face and wiping the hair and behind the ears neck etc.
It can be done with the help of a tap also.
There is no inner sanctum, grotto etc. Prayer is just held in a plain hall with one person leading the prayers (ie for the conngegrational prayers) with the recitiations of small verses from the Holy book ie Quran and certain salutations during various parts of the prayers ie standing, bowing, Prostrating etc. Pretty simple and clear. Same every where in the world no mumbo jumbo.
The language is Urdu spoken by a large number of Indian muslims.
Prayer is considered a private act photographers are usually not welcome. People dont like to put themselves to display during prayers it is rare that photographers are allowed to photograph inside small mosques during prayer time. My advice watch but dont photograph. Wear trousers, shirts, no shorts or vests.
Many non muslims are only aware of the veil for women but there is also a veil for men ie be covered minimum knee down and upper body and for most occasions be covered for most parts of the body and wear loose clothes which do not define the body(of course men being chavaunists have adapted very well to tight pants and jeans etc. while still insisting on more than necessary veiling of women.)
