Model of Golden Temple Amritsar

The forth Guru Ram Das constructed the Golden Temple at Amritsar which is regarded by Sikhs all over the world as their holiest Shrine and foremost pilgrimage spot. The foundation stone was laid down in 1588 A.D.

Model of Golden Temple Amritsar at Lahore Museum

Dragonfly at Sunset

Picture of Dragonfly at Sunset

Laughing Dove

Laughing dove or little brown dove (Streptopelia senegalensis)

High Brown Fritillary Butterfly

High Brown Fritillary Butterfly-Fabriciana adippe

Yellow Flower Crab Spider

I found this crab spider in the top leaves of a branch and took it as flower at the first sight. But watching carefully I found that it is yellow crab spider (Thomisus spectabilis), also called flower spider or flower crab spider.

Yellow Flower Crab Spider

Wagah Border Lahore

Wagah border is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan, and lies on the GT Road at Wagah village, between the two cities Lahore, Pakistan and Amritsar, India. The flag lowering ceremony at Wagah border is very strange and exciting. At the flag lowering ceremony very energetic and thrilling parade is done by the security forces of both countries. A large number of people from both countries visit the Wagah border daily for watching the closing ceremony.

Wagah Border

Pakistani Spectators

Indian Spectators

Bab-e-Azadi (Gate of freedom)

Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (The poet of the East and the thinker of Pakistan) is located in Hazuri Bagh, Lahore, Pakistan, just to the left of the main entrance of Badshahi Mosque. The rectangular shaped tomb is made of red sandstones. The architecture reflects a combination of Afghan and Moorish styles. A large number of visitors visit the mausoleum every day to offer Fatiha and pay tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal for his services.

Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Grave of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Ancient Weapons

The Lahore Museum has a very good collection of ancient/antique weapons. The arrows and bows, the knives, daggers, swards and guns from early British period was of great interest. While watching these weapons I had the mix felling of both security and insecurity. I spent a lot of time watching and photographing ancient weapons.

Ancient Weapons From Lahore Museum

Bow and Arrows

Knives and Daggers

Swords

Guns From Early British Period

Pistols From Early British Period

Statues and Sculptures at Lahore museum

Here are some more pictures of statues and sculptures I shot at Lahore museum. I used both the terms statues and sculptures, as I'm not able to differentiate between the two.

Statues and Sculptures at Lahore museum

Statue of Bride

A statue of Pakistani bride wearing traditional Pakistani dress and jewelry.

Statue of Pakistani Bride

The Fasting Buddha

The Gandhara Fasting Buddha (Siddharatha) statue in Lahore Museum is considered as a master piece of the earliest world and is given some special importance. The Pakistan post issued a stamp worth Rs. 7 in 1999, depicting Fasting Buddha Statue.

Basic information

Date:          2nd century A.D.
Origin:        Sikri, neer Jamal Garhri, Mardan, NWFP.
Material:     Fine-grained homogeneous bluish schist stone.
Size:           84x53 cm

Fasting Buddha Statue

Buddha Statues

Pictures of Buddha statues taken at Lahore Museum

Buddha in Gild and Lacquer from Burma

Buddha statues