Iran Press/ Iran news: Takyeh is a building where Shia Muslims gather to mourn Imam Hussain's martyrdom in the month of Muharram. Such structures are frequently found across Iranian cities.
Niavaran Takyeh was set up at the time of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, but it has so far had changes due to efforts to be preserved through reparations.
With its green dome, the historical site was once one of the most famous places where well-known Maddahs (religious narrators) and preachers performed rituals associated with the month of Muharram on the occasion of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.
Muharram is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Muslim community in India as it marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
The tenth day of Muharram is known as Ashura. Among Shia Muslims, Ashura is observed through large demonstrations of high-scale mourning as it marks the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali, the third Imam of Shia, who was martyred during the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE
Of course, the outer appearance of the complex shows nothing of its oldness, yet out of its antique wooden door, one could start a journey throughout history.
Within the building, there are places where the great men of locution and piety sat on them.
Next to the entrance door is a museum of old teapots and other devices for preparing Tea drinks – as participants in the Muharram mourning mainly are served tea - and the main focus of the museum is metal equipment for setting up Ta'ziyeh (recreation of Karbala event through theater).
The ceiling of Niavaran Takyeh is made up of wood, and in the center of the Takyeh stands the reconstructed Zarih (Shrine) of Imam Hussain (AS).
Tehran alone is said to have had up to 50 Takyehs under the Qajar dynasty.
Takyehs are usually designed with observable elements of Persian architecture and are a hot place for Ta'ziyeh performances.
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