Saed News: Below, you can see colorized photos of the Nowruz greeting ceremony at the Qajar court in Naser al-Din Shah's palace. The details in these images, including the arrangement of fruits, sweets, and the design of the guest room, still captivate the eye of every viewer.
According to the History Service of Saed News, during the reign of the first four kings of the Qajar dynasty, the "Nowruz Greeting Ceremony" gradually became more widespread and magnificent, and its rituals and ceremonies acquired more details—details that were carried out with special attention and precision.
During the ceremony, courtiers, military commanders, foreign ambassadors, and, in some cases (especially during the reign of Fath Ali Shah), a number of ordinary people would attend, paying their respects to the king and offering Nowruz greetings in accordance with the precise customs.
This ceremony reached its peak of grandeur and magnificence during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah. At this time, the specific place for everything was carefully pre-determined; from the location of the Shah's special hookah to the positions where the courtiers would stand in the palace courtyard.
Here, you can view high-quality photos from the Nowruz Greeting Ceremony during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah of the Qajar dynasty. These photos were most likely taken by the famous Qajar-era photographer, Antoine Surogine.
Courtiers individually offering their respects and greetings.
An overall view of the ceremony.
