Kevada Mosque

Kevada masjid is part of the Unesco World Heritage Site which is at the extreme end of the Fort area, the road to the Masjid is very bad and non-accessible to vehicles so we had to walk for around 5 to 10 minutes to reach the Masjid.
To be very honest even being the heritage site all the sites are very poorly maintained or you can say not at all maintained.
The Masjid is a great example of the fusion of Indo-Islamic architecture.
The Masjid is one of the best among all the Masjids in terms of beautiful carvings and its simplicity which was much less crowded than the other places. It was a very peaceful experience visiting here and sitting for a while, witnessing the sunset here could be the best experience.
The carvings on pillars and doms are very beautiful and a treat to the eyes.
If you are planning to visit this site have a full day so that you can complete all the places without any hurry.

This mosque is seculeded. You will need to walk towards this. Car will not reach this place. Kevada Mosque (also Kewda or Kevda) is a mosque in Champaner, Gujarat state, western India. It is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosque has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs. According to Ruggles (2008), nature was integrated into the Kevada mosque's architecture in a way that was unusual elsewhere in the Islamic world.

This mosque was built in Champaner during the time of Mahmud Begada, as were several other mosques, such as the Bawaman, Ek Minar, Jama, Khajuri, Nagina, and Shahar Ki. After James Burgess and Henry Cousens wrote descriptions of the Kevada, Jama, and Nagina Mosques, roads were built to reach them. The Kevada is notable because of its mausoleum. Kathra Mosque is west of the Kevada.

The mosque has many mihrabs, all intricately carved. There is a damaged brick tank for ablutions before prayers are offered at the mosque. The centotaph is square in shape with a fluted central dome and four corner domes; it is located next to the tank. The layout of the mosque is rectangular. Floral and geometrical designs adorn the niches. The tribate inter-columns are considered attractive. The prayer hall, a double storied structure, had three domes but the central dome has since disappeared. The windows have balconies built over pillars with intricate carved decorations. There are two minarets, which are also decorated with intricate carvings. Restoration works were carried out in the 1890s.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reports of 2006 indicate that extensive restoration works were carried out at the Kevada Mosque and also at many other monuments in Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Jami Mosque, fort walls, Bawana Mosque, Lila Gubaz, Sikandar Shah Tomb and Sikander tomb, which resulted in a slight increase in tourist traffic to the sites.

Beautiful Monument in the champaner. This is 2 km outer from city and inside the village you can take same route of shehar ki masjid. Only car and bike can access. No ticket required. 1 hour is enough to visit this place.
Two main structure in this area, masjid and chabutra. Wajoo khana and one well is also in this area. Main dom of masjid is collapsed due to nature reason.

One of the best mosque of the group of monuments of Champaner world heritage site ! Nicely kept but need to do some more maintenance. Main big problem is the approach street to this monument ! Only SUV can go there and also prepare for scratches on the sides of the car. Very narrow street as lots of Acasia bush trees grown both sides ! And big stones in between too. But chances to spot some wildlife too

Located in Champaner fort. It is Historical place. It is rectangular on plane with double Storeyed Prayer Hall. Amazing Sculpture and engraving. It is under Archeological Survey of India. Garden also beautiful and this place is very calm.Good for pre-wedding shoutout and photography. It is simply amazing and beautiful place.

Visited in Dec 2018 & Nov 2019. Pics attached.
Nicely restored masjid. Maintained by the ASI. View the pics, I don't need to say anything.
Worth a visit. Also Nagina Masjid close by.

Beautiful structure! Such rich history.

Tip: Get there early or then on a weekday when it’s not crowded.

A real gem if you go to the right way.. A little bit secluded place, But Google map will take you to the right direction.. You may feel bit scary..Bring water Enjoy the Place..

A very impressive historic mosque which is beautiful inside and out. The minarets can no longer be climbed.

True hidden gem of Champaner. I've visited this place many times and it is alway less crowded. If you truly wish to spend some quality time visit this place.

It is an architectural wonder aged back to 14 th century . Its construction is similar to the other masjid s in Champaner world heritage site . But it is located 2km inside the forest from the main road. the approach road is not paved and only suvs and bikes can reach up to the gate. If you are so much interested , you may walk through the dens forest. But your walk will not go in Wain.

As Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park was the final destination of my road trip of January February 2019. Kevda Masjid was the our next site to Visit after Jama Masjid.

The Kevada Mosque was built in the 15th century under the reign of Sultan Mahmud Begada. This mosque is small compared to the city mosque and Jama Masjid, but the architecture is very attractive, elegant and impressive.

Before entering to the main prayer hall a very special Cenotaph is built of stone. Having numerous stone columns carved with floral motifs which are supporting the roof having a central large dome and all the four corners with small round domes. Ceiling is also decorated. Northern side is having arches. An ablution water Hauz ruins are located in the Courtyard.

To access the main prayer hall which is two storeyed in the centre two small archways and the central Archway is flanked by two decorated Minarates. These minarets are having a narrow staircases. Either side small archways are having decorated windows with balconies. Mihrab and Member are finely carved. Having windows in South West and North sides and their frames are decorated and carved with floral and geometrical motifs. Other two Mihrabs are magnificent. Roof was having three domes as central one is lost. Ceilings of the main prayer hall including the domes are unique example of Indo Sarcenic Architecture. Walls are quite strong and having the special features and supports. This Mosque model is unique and elegant. We were blessed to enjoy the special features and Architecture of this mosque.

It's a major tourists attraction and part of Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park a World Heritage site. It attracts history buffs wanderers soulseekers art and architecture lovers. It is a very calmly place and half an hour is enough to visit. Nearest attractions are Nagina Masjid Jama Masjid etc can be accessed easily.

This is a place located in interior and so very less crowded.

Not very much maintained yet. But still a nice place for historical monument lovers.

Due to Pavagadh in its background and many green fields around, it is excellent place for photoshoot.

There are 2 ways to reach here. Prefer the one from within city rather than entering from the lane nearby Jami Masjid as it is very narrow for 4 wheeler.

A really desolate mud road takes you to this place and on both sides you will find fields. It is a surreal experience and once you reach this place, it gets surreal still! The mosque itself had a dome that has now caved in, but offers a splendid view of the sky from inside the structure. The desolation also adds to the atmosphere of ruinous splendor.

This is part of the UNESCO World heritage site of Champaner, its off the main road so bit difficult to find. It's built in 15th century in Hindu and Islamic fusion style of architecture. It has a cenotaph. Carvings are very beautiful

It's a world heritage site.. Must see.
The entry fee is Rs 40 and it's valid on jami mosque too.

Great historical masjid

Kevda Masjid, Champaner was built during the rule of Mehmud Begal. (1458-1511 CE). It contains double storeyed main prayer hall with cenotaph. The mosque is part of Champaner-Pavgarh UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nature was integrated into Kevda Mosque architecture in a way that was unusual. A visit to this place is obligatory when you happen to be in Champaner.

Good place ever
Over very well and enjoying place and history and historical place
Great history time of over oldest humas people
Thus place is also put in world heritages site of all over champaner samrajya of older king of gujrat.
It is also connected with all of the world people and his work

This mosque was built in Champaner during the time of Mahmud Begada, as were several other masjids, such as the Bawaman, Ek Minar, Jama, Khajuri, Nagina, and Shahar Ki. The Kevada is notable because of its mausoleum. Kathra Masjid is west of the Kevada.

The masjid has many mehrabs, all intricately carved. There is a damaged brick tank for ablutions before prayers are offered at the mosque. The centotaph is square in shape with a fluted central dome and four corner domes; it is located next to the tank. The layout of the masjid is rectangularFloral and geometrical designs adorn the niches. The tribate inter-columns are considered attractive. The prayer hall, a double storied structure, had three domes but the central dome has since disappeared. The windows have balconies built over pillars with intricate carved decorations. There are two minarets, which are also decorated with intricate carvings. Restoration works were carried out in the 1890s.