Kerala's culture always welcomed various people
and their religion, also played host to foreigners and embraced them and
respected their religion to nurture in our land which slowly intricated to
weave a social framework thus the earliest Muslim place
of worship in India was established in Kerala. Islam
came to India with Muslim invasions and Arab change to the Malabar Coast in the
7th–8th century. The Malabar area of Kerala became the
primary location on the land of India wherein Islam first preached. The Muslim
religion is the second most practiced belief in the Kerala State of
India. Muslims has a superb position in influencing the artwork,
lifestyle and economic system of the united states. Kerala is the house to
a number of the fantastically designed mosques that depicts the brilliant
architecture and artwork of that time frame. Apart from Cherman Juma Masjid,
Kanjiramattom Mosque, Jama-at-Mosque, Beemapalli mosque are some of the other
prominent mosques of Kerala. These mosques are attended by means of the
devotees from everywhere in the world and with various celebrations
in Kerala,
thousands of people gather for the festival. In the month of Ramzan, there are
much inflow of Muslims as well as tourists to various mosques in Kerala to
behold their relatives and during these times, the holidays allow Best Kerala tourism packages to be sold out in large numbers as they can
take a break from daily life. The Muslim religion has strong roots in Kerala
now and has become a part of the culture of Kerala. To take the architectural
marvel of the state to a sacred height, the mosques in Kerala have also played
a major role. Some of the Mosques in Kerala State are –
Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungalloor
The construction of this mosque has an
interesting story behind and relating to its name, in ancient t times king
Cheraman Perumal has decided to convert to Islam and abdicate for which he
traveled to Mecca and spend some days there. Before his return, he caught ill
and died there. The king has already written a letter of introduction to
his family and friends. Later after his death, the Mallik Ibn and his followers
came to Kodungallor and showed the ruling chieftain the letter. Following which
they were allowed to build a mosque at Kodungalloor(Thrissur) and thus the Cheraman
Juma Masjid came into existence in 629 AD. Most of the mosques face west but
unlike which the Cheraman Juma Masjid faces east as a symbol signifying facing
to Mecca, where the king died.
Mallin Ibn Deenar Mosque at Kasargod
This mosque was built by Mallil Ibn who was a
companion of the great Islamic prophet Mohammed. One of the best-kept
attraction in Kasargod district where a majority of Muslims are encountered.
The mosque is considered sacred by Muslims as it houses the grave of Mallil
Ibn. He is the known Muslim who has come in India to propagate Islam Apart from
being a pilgrim centre, the Masjid acts as a historic monument of the district.
The king chairman Perumal was moved by his prophecies and befriended him. This
ended up with his decision to embrace Islamism. This religious harmony has
resulted in erecting a mosque here which is purely built in Kerala style.
Located at Thalangara, just one kilometre from Kasargod, the mosque has
intricate carvings on its wooden pillars written in Arabic. In latticed
woodwork, the details of construction of the mosque are depicted in Arabic. The
important celebration of this mosque is the arrival of Mallil Ibn who himself
is the founder of the mosque. People from nearby places especially Karnataka,
visit the mosque thus Thrilling Kerala tour packages from Bangalore is a constant tour
package during peak seasons. The flooring in the mosque is an ought to see
factor as they are made up of marbles imported from Mecca by Mallik Ibn.
Mampuram mosque in
Tirurangadi
Once the mosque acted as mustering place for
rebels of Khalifa movement in the early 1920s.Thus the mosque not being elder
still marks a presence in history when on the national agreement the Indian
national congress and Khalifa movement leaders to rebel against Britishers.
This famous rebel is known in Malabar as Mappila Lahala. The mosque invites
almost 5000 visitors on daily basis. Here at the Dargah, walath majilith is
conducted every Thursday.
Thazhatangady Juma
Masjid at Kottayam
Over 1000 years old, the mosque is also being
called as taj Juma Masjid ageing almost 1000 years. The mosque is constructed
in Kerala style with intricate wooden carvings, thus it's a part of heritage
zone of Kerala now. It is well-known for its richness of architecture,
wooden carvings, and the beauty. The Southern half of the mosque is demolished
and extended with iron pillars, aluminium sheets, and seminars in 2012. This
mosque is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river.The ancestors of this
Masjid got here and settled in Kottayam, of Kerala.The Muslims who lived right
here performed a lively role in Freedom Struggle and different
National Movements.
Odathil Palli at
Thalasserry
The mosque architecture is a blend of both
Hindu and Muslim architecture still holding its eminence without a
reconstruction. The reason why a Hindu touch has involved in the
architecture is that long years ago when Tipu Sultan invasions were going
on a Muslim wealthy trader named Marakkar belonging to a prominent keyi
family has provided refugee to Hindu family in Thiruvithamkur. Pleased king ha
suffered timbers for building a mosque named Odathil Palli ageing 200 years
old. The mosque didn't undergo any major construction since then and much of
Kerala architecture. The wood carvings are splendid to watch. Marakkar
built a stunning mosque in Thalassery within the 'Karimbin-odam' (sugar cane plantation)
formerly belonged to the Dutch, occupied by the British. Odam means 'garden' in
Dutch. Since it became built in Odam the mosque got here to be known as Odathil
Palli, meaning 'mosque in Odam'. The mosque had copper plate roofing and golden
dome in the minor and proportion of the scenic capabilities as the ones cited in
the Brahminical way of life. There became a competition in laying the dome as a
privilege enjoyed by the people of the temples so Zamorin gave speed permission
to lay the domes and the minaret. It highlights the communal concord that
prevailed in those days and the coverage of enlightened toleration accompanied
through the Kerala rulers. All Muslims can offer prayers. In the Kabaristan
that is the graveyard adjoining to the mosque only the useless bodies of those
related to Key is are buried.
Odathil Palli is a vacation spot that
travelers and vacationers come to look. During seasons Kerala tour packages would seek the
need of pilgrim tour to famous mosques including odathil. The highlights of
Odathil Palli are that it has the everyday Kerala structure, and it's far in
the coronary heart of Tellicherry. The crown at the roof is a product of gold.
The mosque continues to be in use for worship these days. The Masjid has mainly
3 front. First one is through primary gate close to Thalassery old Bus-stand.
Next one is through Logans Road, and 0.33 is the doorway through the outside of
the construction which is linked to OV Road.
