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Chota Imambara Shining in N India

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Located in Lucknow in northern India, Chota Imambara was built as a congregation hall for Shia Muslims to hold mourning ceremonies such in Muharram.

The building was constructed under the rule of Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 in a course of 54 years.

Due to the decorations and lights used inside the building, it has also became known as the palace of lights.