Domes

​In architecture, domes have long carried profound symbolic meanings across different cultures and faiths, often representing the heavens or a connection to the divine. This “language” is expressed through their form and decoration. This southern dome of Jama Masjid speaks to me when I am around it. Interestingly, experts in engineering and architecture have historically lacked a common language to discuss domes, with engineers focusing on structural behavior and architects on form and symbolism, leading to a disconnect in their shared understanding of the structure itself.

Southern dome of Jama Masjid