Bawaman Mosque, Historical mosque in Champaner, India

Bawaman Mosque stands on a raised platform with a high plinth on the western side of one of Champaner's old fort gates. It has three large domes, three mihrabs on the rear wall, three arched entrances, and a minaret rising above the trees, with ablution tanks beside the building.

The mosque is named after Bawaman, a saint revered in Baroda and a follower of Sadan Shah, whose tomb lies in the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill. It was built in Champaner during the reign of Mahmud Begada, alongside the Jama, Kevada, Lila Gumbaj Ki and Nagina mosques. The Archaeological Survey of India reported restoration in 1985, including removal of dead lime concrete from the roof and resetting loose stones in the arches; further conservation followed earthquake damage, described in a 2009 report.

The mosque takes its name from Bawaman, a saint revered in Baroda and a follower of Sadan Shah, whose tomb lies in the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill. It is a former mosque, now a protected heritage site within the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

You can reach the mosque through the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, where ongoing restoration efforts protect the structure. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for uneven ground since the site preserves its historical character.

The mosque is named after Bawaman, a saint revered in Baroda and a follower of Sadan Shah, whose tomb lies in the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill. The building stands on a raised platform with a high plinth, and its minaret rises above the surrounding trees.