Ancient Masjids of Kerala
Kerala , is one of the earliest places to which Islam has spread
beyond the middle east.Many ancient masjids still present today are
monuments of prrof to this fact. Many of the earliest masjids follow
the local architecture probably because it was the easiest to built
by the local and can withstand the tropical climate with the cheap materail
avalble locally. Here are some information abourt some of the
old masjids in Kerala that we have come across.
This list is by no means complete any further is appreciated. Please
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Cheraman Juma Masjid
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Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Kodungallur in the Indian state
of Kerala. Believed to be built in 54 H by Malik Ibn Dinar, it is considered
as the oldest mosque in India, and the second oldest mosque in the world
to offer Jumaah prayers. Unlike other mosques in Kerala that face
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Thottungal Palli
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Thottungal palli.Ponnani
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Palli Kadavu is the beginning (or end?) of a fairly long
street. The mosque that gives the name to the place is something
special and could be the reason, apart from the river, to bring
you here. This mosque is known as Thottungal Palli and considered
the oldest in Ponnani. At first glance, the mosque appears like
a large house and a less-informed traveler could even mistake
it to be a temple. The pitched roof, clay tiles, the decorative
mogapu or front and the finials on the ridge are very regional
in their character. There are no minarets and no domes. The
call for prayers can be heard from the loudspeakers that are
loosely tied to the mogapu.
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Thazhathangadi Jama masjid
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady,
2km from Kottayam one of the Heritage Zones of Kerala, India,
near the town of Kummanam. It is one of the oldest mosques in
India and is more than 1000 years old. It is famous for its
richness of architecture, wood carvings and the beauty. This
mosque is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river.
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Malik Dinar Masjid
Malik Dinar Mosque is a historical mosque in Kasargode district
of Kerala state, south India. Over the years, Kasargod acquired
the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west
coast. It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have
been founded by Malik Ibn Dinar. The mosque, Juma Masjid, which
is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district,
is located at Thalangara. It contains the grave of Malik Ibn
Mohammed, one of the descendants of Malik Ibn Dinar and the
place is sacred to Muslims.
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Mishkal masjid, Calicut
Mishkal masjid, Calicut The four storeyed Mishkal Masjid is
located at Kuttichira. Supported by wooden pillars, this ancient
mosque is a fine example of the architectural splendour of ancient
days. The Portuguese burnt down part of it in 1510. The charred
portion still remain there. |
Odathil Palli
Built in the year1806 in typical Kerala style of architecture,
Odathil Palli, an ancient mosque, is located in the heart of
Thalassery town, 21km from Kannur. The large mosque was built
by Moosakaka, a loyal contactor of East India Company, in a
sugar garden given to him by the British ruler as a prize for
his loyalty. Hence it is also known as the Garden mosque. The
highlights of the mosque is its copper plate and golden
doom.
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Kodiyathur Juma masjid
Kodiyathur Juma masjid
According to an objective information, Kodiyathur Juma masjid
was built 374 years ago (AD 1623). This information has been
observed from a wooden piece which found during the re-constructing
of front door of the Masjid. That renovation itself was after
52 years of masjid's original construction. |
nadapuram palli
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Varambetta masjid
Varambetta masjid located 15km from kalpetta is 300 year old.
It is the oldest in Wayanadu
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Valiya jama masjid Kondotty,Pazhayangadi
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Mamburam juma masjid,tirurngadi
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