The mosque is a classic example of a traditional Javanese mosque.
Unlike mosques in the Middle East it is built from timber. Rather than a dome,
the roof is tiered and supported by four saka guru teak pillars.
The tiered roof shows many similarities with wooden religious structures from the Hindu-Buddhist civilizations of Java and Bali.
The main entrance of Masjid Agung Demak consists of two doors carved with motifs of plants, vases, crowns, and an animal head with an open wide-toothed mouth.
It is said that picture depicts the manifested thunder caught by Ki Ageng Selo, hence their name “Lawang Bledheg” (the doors of thunder).
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