Mohidden Mosque, Lakshadweep

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Mohidden Mosque
Religion
Affiliation Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Mosque
StatusActive
Location
Location Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep
Country India
Map of Lakshadweep.svg
Red pog.svg
Location of the mosque in Lakshadweep
Geographic coordinates 10°34′26″N72°38′21″E / 10.573920°N 72.639256°E / 10.573920; 72.639256
Architecture
Type Mosque architecture
Style Indo-Islamic
Completed17th century
Specifications
Dome(s)One
Minaret(s)Two

The Mohidden Mosque, also known as the Ujra Mosque, is a mosque located on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, a territory of India. A well in the precinct of the mosque contains water with reportedly curative powers. [1]

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Overview

The Mohidden Mosque lies to the northwest of the island. The 17th century structure has an ornate ceiling, said to have been carved out of a single of driftwood. [1] The mosque's pillars are also intricately carved. According to a local legend, inspiration for the intricate driftwood carvings was drawn from the leaf of a plant. When the carver thought of recreating it in his house, a piece of wood hit his eyes and he lost his sight. [2]

Sheikh Mohammad Kasim's grave is located in the mosque and is revered by the islanders.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Official website". Government of Lakshadweep.
  2. "Islands in the sun". The Hindu .