Once you pass through the main doors of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque you are greeted by the most extraordinary sight. Not only is the main hall large enough to hold 6000 people at prayer, all kneeling on a hand knotted carpet, it contains the words largest chandelier. The statistics of this chandelier are only outdone by the way that it looks;
Its 14 m tall, weights 8 tons and has a diameter of 8m. It contains 1122 lamps which are surrounded by 600,000 (thats not a misprint!) Swarovski crystals. It one of the most remarkable things I have seen.
I have no idea how you would plan to build this!
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Never mind the construction of it imagine having to clean it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots Stewart, especially the mandala like ones from directly below.
ReplyDeleteWhen we were there, the building was standing but it wasn't open to the public yet. It was during a time that normal mortals found it hard to enter the country and we only got permission by being classed as 'relatives' of our friends.
It is an amazing chandelier. Your shots are awesome, especially love the shots from below. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteCompletely stunning pictures! Wow, what a luck to be there. I'm looking forward to your next photo series ...
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was like Fun60 - how do you clean it? You don't?
ReplyDeleteFrom underneath it looks like a kaleidoscope. What an immense fixture to have.
ReplyDeleteit looks like giant seashells. :)
ReplyDeleteSuperb captures, Stewart! What an amazing, awesome chandelier!! I love the different angles you've captured!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's done with some style!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, Nellie! That certainly put my teacup chandelier photo to shame. What an amazing creation. Such a lavish piece. Man, oh, man!
ReplyDeleteIncreduble! I'm so glad you were allowed to take photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces of art !
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Tuesday.
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I thought the door shot was spectacular...well, the chandelier is even more spectacular. You must have been in total awe as you walked about this structure. Amazing. genie
ReplyDeleteAn eight TON chandelier - as impressive as that is, what's even more impressive is the strength of whatever it is that holds it up!
ReplyDeletehow overwhelming it must've felt to walk in there. It's beautiful; I admire the artisans who've laboured so long to create. I couldn't help but wonder how on earth they secure the heavy chandeleir; I'm not sure I'd want to be underneath it
ReplyDeleteAmazing piece of art.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness......this is awesome! WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow - awesome shots of this amazing chandelier! Must have been quite a sight!
ReplyDeleteSomeone else said, "Oh my goodness" and I have to admit, those were the first words out of my mouth when I saw your photos. I've fallen very far behind with reading some of my favourite blogs (yours being one of them) so I have no idea if you were there on a recent trip. I'm happy to see that you are continuing to "pay ready attention" and I enjoyed your post.
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