Jama Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri

This is described as one of the largest mosques in India. It was just a short walk from the palace. Unfortunately it was more overrun with people hawking their trinkets, which takes away from soaking in the amazing atmosphere. They also try to get you to purchase a package of cloth at different price points to then “donate” when you enter the tomb itself. The cloth is supposedly donated to those in need to make clothing. Along with the cloth they also sell small bags of flower petals and a piece of string. The tradition is to sprinkle the flower petals in the tomb and tie the string to the inner marble latticework in the tomb, making three knots with a wish for each knot. It was a roped-in sales situation, which took away from the ceremonial aspect, but it was a very beautiful building to visit.Lue lisää