Mausoleum
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The Taj Mahal, one of those places that exceeds everything you’ve ever known about it, when you finally see it in person. It’s perfect. It was completed in 1650 in Islamic Northern India by Shah Jahan, as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died giving birth to her fourteenth child.
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As the sun rises on the Taj Mahal, the best view is behind the monument.
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Cemetery mausoleum with bright sunlight guiding to the afterworld
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Image of a mausoleum door in a cemetery in Prague. This is an early morning HDR image, multiple bracketed exposures merged into one. The colors and lighting on the doors were just fantastic. I also like the barely visible Numbers 88 and 89 on each side of the doors. The almost brandnew padlock sticks out like a sore thumb, so does the weed in the lower right corner by the door. It’s amazing how much more detail you find when you really look at an image for awhile. HDR Images / Prague Images / Aviation Related Images
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Highgate Cemetery, London England
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Winner of the Turkey – Country Over Two Continents Challenge of the 1. The Mysterious Balkans group and featured in that group. / Featured in the Amazing Graves group and / in the Ancient Ruins and Relics group. Lycian rock tombs in Myra, Turkey. / In ancient times the Lucian cut their tombs into the rocks. The Lycians seem to have held a belief that the souls of their dead would be transported from the tombs to the afterworld by a sort of winged siren-like creature, and so often placed their tombs along the coast or at the top of cliffs when they were not integrated into the liveable areas of the cities. / The tombs are dated to the 4th century BC.
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Located at Rookwood Necropolis (Sydney, NSW, Australia) Placed in the Top 10 of the Spiritual Portals Challenge in the “First Things” group.
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Mausoleum of Tu Duc,Hue,Vietnam
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I am caught in the idea of when we transition to the next world; of what lies beyond, the lost loves we regain. I think that life is a time to sleep and in death we are reborn. / W. Palm Beach, FL. Leica V-Lux 1 Ambient Music – A Time To Sleep
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“When you see my funeral don´t say: What for a separation. / It is time for me to meet the lover…“ Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the great islamic mystical philosopher, who lived and taught in 13th century in the city of Konya in Middle Anatolia, Turkey, died on December 17 in the year 1273. This day is named as “Şeb-i-Arus”, what means literally translated “wedding night”. Every year December 17 is a special day in Konya, when hundreds of people come together at the tomb of Mevlana to speak “Dua” (petitionary prayer). Read it also under WRITING: Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi “Come, come again, whoever you are, come …” September 30, 2007 was the 800th anniversary of Rumis birth and the UNESCO declared this year as “Mevlana Year”. Until today his thoughts and poems, written in the “Mesnevi” and “Divan-i Kebir” in Persian language, are for many people, not only for Muslims very important. Central topic of Mevlanas teachings is the Love, which he understood as the main power of the universe. Because of God´s love the universe exists at all, human beings must learn to love God, so they will learn to love everything what is God´s creation, thus as human beings, nature and all things. “For the lovers of God is God alone the source of sorrow and joy. It is the wages of their work and to be really rich.” / (From the Mesnevi of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi) In the last years 1,5 million visitors and pilgrims flowed every year to the Mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, which is today one of Turkeys most visited museums. 200000 visitors came from foreign countries, from every part of the world people are visiting the mystical poet, many of them speaking “Dua” (petitionary prayer) at his tomb. After Mevlanas death on December 17 in the year 1273 the mausoleum was established over which today rises up the “Kubbe-i-Hadra” (the Green Dome), it became the symbol of Konya. Rumi was buried near his father in the Rosegarden of the Seljuk Palace. Later altogether 55 family members and companion or highranking Mevlevi-Dervishs like Selaheddin Zerkub and Husamedin Celebi found their last peace at the mausoleum, beside Mevlana his son Sultan Veled. The “Tekke” was built, a building for meetings and studies, the Sema hall for mystical dances and small cells for meditation practice like “Zikr” (thinking of God). Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi was born 1207 in Balkh in the Persian region Horasan (today Afghanistan). His father was the respected scholar Bahaeddin Veled, who left the city with his familiy because of the forthcoming Mongol invasion. After travelling through different areas and a longer stay in Karaman, finally they came 1228 to Konya, which was the capital of the Rum Seljuk under the powerful Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat. After the death of the father, Rumi became also a respected theological scholar. But the meeting and special friendship with Shemseddin Tabrisi, a dervish of the calendar order, Rumi met 1244 in Konya, brought him on the mystic way. Shemseddin went away to Damaskus (Syria) and Mevlana sent his son, to bring the friend back to Konya. But some years later Shemseddin was missed and nobody could find him. Maybe he was murdered by members of the conservative society in Konya. In 1958 a seljuk grave was found near to Mevlanas house. Today there is a small mosque and tomb for Shemseddin at this place. Mevlana missed the friend very much and his longing became part of his mystical poems. The Sufi Dervishorder of the Mevlevis, which was founded after Mevlanas death, got political influence during the time of the Turkish Seljuk and after 15th century in the Ottoman Empire. The order was closed, when the new Turkish Republic was established at the beginning of the 20th century. / Today exists in many countries, even in Europe and America small private groups as well as single followers, who cherish the thoughts of Mevlana about Love, Peace and Tolerance and partly continue with mystic practices, like Zikr and Sema. Read more about SEMA The day of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumis death on December 17 in the year 1273 is named as “Şeb-i-Arus”, what means literally translated “wedding night”. For the inhabitants of Konya at that time Mevlanas death was a drastic event. Sheikh Sadreddin Konevi, another mystic master from Konya, who should speak the last prayer for Mevlana, fell in faint because of sadness. To Rumis funeral came numerous representatives of all groups and religions, also Christians and Jews. Despite of the Muslim funeral they were reading from the Old and New Testament and described the character of Mevlana as equal with Moses and Jesus. Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi had designated the death as typical for the sufis as “wedding”, a kind of still more intensive mental combination with God. In the Divan the following statement is contained: “When you see my funeral don´t say: What for a separation. It is time for me to meet the lover…“ © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal Featured in Visual Dawah
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The Indian poet Rabrindanath Tagore wrote about the Taj Mahal: “A teardrop on the face of Eternity”. It is one of the most visited, most photographed landmark (read: cliche), but nothing can prepare you for its ethereal grandeur.
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MICHAEL BYERLEY HAS AN AMAZINGLY KEEN EYE FOR THE ATMOSPHERIC BEAUTY THAT CAN BE FOUND IN A CEMETARY. I HOPE THAT SOMEDAY I CAN COME CLOSE TO HIS WORK IN THAT GENRE. THIS IS MY FIRST STEP TOWARDS THAT. I HOPE IT’S A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. CAMERA: FUJI FINEPIX S2 PRO / LENS: SIGMA 28-80 MM @ 40 MM / F~8 1/90 SEC 100 ASA
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Mausoleum wall, Aged by nature. Nikon D300, Handheld.
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Mausoleum wall, Aged by nature. Nikon D300, Handheld.
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“When you see my funeral don´t say: What for a separation. / It is time for me to meet the lover…“ Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the great islamic mystical philosopher, who lived and taught in 13th century in the city of Konya in Middle Anatolia, Turkey, died on December 17 in the year 1273. This day is named as “Şeb-i-Arus”, what means literally translated “wedding night”. Every year December 17 is a special day in Konya, when hundreds of people come together at the tomb of Mevlana to speak “Dua” (petitionary prayer). Read it also under WRITING: Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi “Come, come again, whoever you are, come …” September 30, 2007 was the 800th anniversary of Rumis birth and the UNESCO declared this year as “Mevlana Year”. Until today his thoughts and poems, written in the “Mesnevi” and “Divan-i Kebir” in Persian language, are for many people, not only for Muslims very important. Central topic of Mevlanas teachings is the Love, which he understood as the main power of the universe. Because of God´s love the universe exists at all, human beings must learn to love God, so they will learn to love everything what is God´s creation, thus as human beings, nature and all things. “For the lovers of God is God alone the source of sorrow and joy. It is the wages of their work and to be really rich.” / (From the Mesnevi of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi) In the last years 1,5 million visitors and pilgrims flowed every year to the Mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, which is today one of Turkeys most visited museums. 200000 visitors came from foreign countries, from every part of the world people are visiting the mystical poet, many of them speaking “Dua” (petitionary prayer) at his tomb. After Mevlanas death on December 17 in the year 1273 the mausoleum was established over which today rises up the “Kubbe-i-Hadra” (the Green Dome), it became the symbol of Konya. Rumi was buried near his father in the Rosegarden of the Seljuk Palace. Later altogether 55 family members and companion or highranking Mevlevi-Dervishs like Selaheddin Zerkub and Husamedin Celebi found their last peace at the mausoleum, beside Mevlana his son Sultan Veled. The “Tekke” was built, a building for meetings and studies, the Sema hall for mystical dances and small cells for meditation practice like “Zikr” (thinking of God). Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi was born 1207 in Balkh in the Persian region Horasan (today Afghanistan). His father was the respected scholar Bahaeddin Veled, who left the city with his familiy because of the forthcoming Mongol invasion. After travelling through different areas and a longer stay in Karaman, finally they came 1228 to Konya, which was the capital of the Rum Seljuk under the powerful Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat. After the death of the father, Rumi became also a respected theological scholar. But the meeting and special friendship with Shemseddin Tabrisi, a dervish of the calendar order, Rumi met 1244 in Konya, brought him on the mystic way. Shemseddin went away to Damaskus (Syria) and Mevlana sent his son, to bring the friend back to Konya. But some years later Shemseddin was missed and nobody could find him. Maybe he was murdered by members of the conservative society in Konya. In 1958 a seljuk grave was found near to Mevlanas house. Today there is a small mosque and tomb for Shemseddin at this place. Mevlana missed the friend very much and his longing became part of his mystical poems. The Sufi Dervishorder of the Mevlevis, which was founded after Mevlanas death, got political influence during the time of the Turkish Seljuk and after 15th century in the Ottoman Empire. The order was closed, when the new Turkish Republic was established at the beginning of the 20th century. / Today exists in many countries, even in Europe and America small private groups as well as single followers, who cherish the thoughts of Mevlana about Love, Peace and Tolerance and partly continue with mystic practices, like Zikr and Sema. Read more about SEMA The day of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumis death on December 17 in the year 1273 is named as “Şeb-i-Arus”, what means literally translated “wedding night”. For the inhabitants of Konya at that time Mevlanas death was a drastic event. Sheikh Sadreddin Konevi, another mystic master from Konya, who should speak the last prayer for Mevlana, fell in faint because of sadness. To Rumis funeral came numerous representatives of all groups and religions, also Christians and Jews. Despite of the Muslim funeral they were reading from the Old and New Testament and described the character of Mevlana as equal with Moses and Jesus. Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi had designated the death as typical for the sufis as “wedding”, a kind of still more intensive mental combination with God. In the Divan the following statement is contained: “When you see my funeral don´t say: What for a separation. It is time for me to meet the lover…“ © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal
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The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier Mughal architecture. Specific inspiration came from successful Timurid and Mughal buildings including; the Gur-e Amir (the tomb of Timur, progenitor of the Mughal dynasty, in Samarkand). Humayun’s Tomb, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb (sometimes called the Baby Taj), and Shah Jahan’s own Jama Masjid in Delhi. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.
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The Taj Mahal attracts from 2 to 4 million visitors annually, with more than 200,000 from overseas. Most tourists visit in the cooler months of October, November and February. Polluting traffic is not allowed near the complex and tourists must either walk from parking lots or catch an electric bus. The Khawasspuras (northern courtyards) are currently being restored for use as a new visitor center. The small town to the south of the Taj, known as Taj Ganji or Mumtazabad, originally was constructed with caravanserais, bazaars and markets to serve the needs of visitors and workmen.. Lists of recommended travel destinations often feature the Taj Mahal, which also appears in several listings of seven wonders of the modern world, including the recently announced New Seven Wonders of the World, a recent poll with 100 million votes.
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Taken with a Canon 50D, Sigma 17-70 lens at 70mm, F11, shutter speed 1/80 second, ISO200, tweaked in Photoshop Another shot from my trip to the York area last weekend. The new river bridge was built in 1744 in the grounds of Castle Howard, the mausoleum was built in 1791 and is still the private burial place of the Howard family. Please view large
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Part of my study of an old cemetery at at Sant’Anna in Camprena (in Italy where _The English Patient_was filmed). Nikon D300 / Manual / 1/160 sec / f/25 / ISO 800 / 22 mm / Raw Featured in the Group: Visions of Italy
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Stunning plasterwork at the Shah-i-zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Rookwood Cemetery, NSW / Canon 350D Featured in The World As We See It , or as we missed it, November 2009 Two of the Mausoleums found at Rookwood Independent Cemetery are the Frazer and the Mausoleum of Eternal Rest. The Frazer Mausoleum is the largest monument in Rookwood and was completed in 1894. John Frazer was born in Dromore, County Down. Ireland c. 1824. He emigrated to Australia with his brother, James, as a bounty immigrant arriving in 1842 aboard the ship “Margaret” He retired in 1869 and returned to England for the benefit of his health, but returned to Australia in 1874 moving to “Quirain” at Woollahra and accepted nomination to the Legislative Council. He died in 1884 leaving an estate of 405,000 pounds. Information from / Mausoleums
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