Asar Mahal
ಅಸರ್ ಮಹಲ್
A hall built in 1646 that first served as a court of justice and later housed a relic believed to be a hair of the Prophet's beard. Its wooden-pillared porch and large water tank in front make it distinctive.
Asar Mahal was built by Muhammad Adil Shah in 1646. It was originally a court of justice and later housed a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad, so it became a place of Muslim pilgrimage. Four tall wooden pillars support the open porch of the façade, and a large water tank lies in front. Rooms on the upper floor retain fragments of floral and figurative murals. The upper floor is usually reserved for men. Shoes must be removed inside, and dress should be modest. Admission is free. The building lies on the southeast side of the citadel area.
Opening hours
Open all day (place of worship)
Nearby sights
- Bijapur Citadel (Arkilla)
- Mecca Masjid, Bijapur
- Gagan Mahal
- Mehtar Mahal
- Bara Kaman
- Jama Masjid, Bijapur
- Sri Siddheshwar Temple
- Jod Gumbaz