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Mohidden Mosque, Lakshadweep

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Mohidden Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMosque
Location
Locationlakshadweep, India
Statelakshadweep
Geographic coordinates10°34′26″N 72°38′21″E / 10.573920°N 72.639256°E / 10.573920; 72.639256
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic,
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)2

The Mohidden Mosque, also known as the Ujra Mosque, is a mosque located on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, a territory of India. It is a famous Islami mosque

A well in the precincts of the mosque contains water with curative powers.[1]

History

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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]

Design

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Mohidden Mosque's pillars are intricately carved. Sheikh Mohammad Kasim's grave is located in the mosque and is revered by the islanders.

Intricate driftwood carvings along the interiors bear a legend. According to legend, inspiration was drawn from the leaf of a plant and when the carver thought of recreating it in his house, a piece of wood hit his eyes and he lost his sight.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Official website of lakshadweep Government".
  2. ^ "Islands in the sun". The Hindu.