Mecca Masjid

Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
	Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest Masjids of India. This Masjid is listed in the heritage buildings of Hyderabad. Mecca Masjid Is located close to other famous historical monuments such as the Charminar, Laad bazaar and the Chowamahalla palace. This Masjid is built by the very famous sultan of Hyderabad, Sultan Muhammad Qutub Shah. He was the 6th Qutub Shahi sultan of this place. He had brought bricks from Mecca and inducted them to build the centre arc of the Masjid that explains the name of this Masjid. In Hyderabad there are many such ancient buildings that have an awe-inspiring granite giant. The main hall of this Masjid is 220 feet wide, 180 feet long and 70 feet high, this hall is so big that is has a capacity to accommodate about 10 thousands worshippers at a time. There are about 15 grace full arches build to support the roof of the main hall and they are places such that 5 arches are placed on each of the three sides. There is a sheer wall that rises on the fourth side of the hall to provide mehrab. Each arch is been carved by a single piece of Granite and this took 5 years to quarry. There were more than 8000 workers who had put all their efforts to build this grand Masjid. And it took 77 years to build Mecca Masjid. Legends say that the size of the stone is regarded as the subject of a special accomplishment and also of a niche. This is the place where prayers are offered. This rock is so enormous in size that it took about 5 years for quarrying the rock and there were altogether 500 -600 people who worked hard continuously on this stone. There are innumerable sermons of Quran that have been intricately represented on the arch of the Masjid. People get attracted to the main gate way as they enter the Masjid and see the amazing man made pong of bluish water out of it. On the edge of the pond there are two stones and a slab bench where people sit and enjoy the water fall. Tourist's who have visited this place before wish to visit Mecca Masjid again. There is a room that is located inside the courtyard; it is believed to be the house of the hair of the Prophet Muhammad. It is found that the main structure of this Masjid is sandwiched between the two main and massive octagonal columns that are quarry out from single granite. The overview of the Mecca Masjid yields a picture of a huge rectangular granite monolith. On the 4 sides of the roof of the Masjid there are ramparts that are made up of granite planks. These granite planks are made in the shape of inverted conches that are preached on the pedestals. There are tombs of the Nizams of the Asaf Jahi who ruled Hyderabad from 1803 onwards.The hall that is called as the prayer hall consists of 5 aisles. There are also minars that are circular is shape and balconies that are orthogonal in shape. These cresting domes of this Masjid were included in the Mecca Masjid later by the Mughal emperors. The construction of this Masjid began in the year 1614 by Sultan Qutub Shah and was completed in 1687 by Aurangzeb. Travel Route: Airways: As Hyderabad is a metro city there is a domestic as well as the international airport located here. Hyderabad is connected with all the main cities of India, there areregular flights from Hyderabad to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other such cities. Rail Ways: Hyderabad is connected with all the main cities of India through rail lines and there are many trains running from Hyderabad to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Patna. Road Ways: There are many state and local transport services available from Hyderabadto all the major cities of India. Mecca Masjid is regarded as one of the oldest Masjids of Hyderabad and largest Masjid of the world. It can hold about 10,000 people for praying at a time.

Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah, Hyderabad, IndiaChote Hazrat Ki Dargah is situated in the Devan Devadi area of Hyderabad, India. This Dargah dates back to the period when Asif Jahi was ruling Hyderabad. This Dargah is built by the Mughal ruler Asif Jahi in honor of Hazrat Ali the son-in law of Prophet Muhammad. In order to reach this Dargah people have to climb about 400 steeps in a row. This is a very popular and holy pilgrimage place for the Muslims.HistoryLegend says that Yakoob a eunuch in the court of Ibrahim got a dream and he saw HazratAli in his dreams sitting on Hill top. The next day after his dream he went on the hill and saw the palm of Hazrat Ali on a stone on the same hill. He then took the carved stone and he installed it in a shrine. Later an arch was built on the spot where the rock was found on top of the hill. Later as time passed a mosque was built by Ibrahim Shah, which was close to the Dargah. Finally during the rule of Qutub Shah this mosque and the Dargah were renovated and many new places were added.
There are many Muslims who come to visit this place for offering prayers during the 8th and the 10th day of Muharram. This is considered as an important festival of Muslims. People have a strong belief that Chote Hazrat fulfills all their wishes. By the grace of Chote Hazrat, something miraculous happens and even the impossible becomes possible.Prayer has an immense power and it is the means of communication between the devotee and the deity. This is marked as one of the best Dargah in Hyderabad as it has helped to preserve the rich and religious culture, tradition of the city.
During the Urs of this Dargah there are thousands of people visiting this Dargah. People offers many thing in this auspicious occasion, some people offer clothes, food, sweets and some may give money for the poor sitting outside the Dargah. Some even give shelter for one of the poor sitting there.Travel Route:
Airways: Hyderabad the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is connected to the rest of the world through both international and domestic airports. There are many domestic flights that are operated from here to all the major cities of India.
Railways: Hyderabad is considered as the head of southern and central railways. There are rails running from here to all the major cities of India.
Road ways: This place is well connected to all the important cities of India. There are state and local transport services available from Hyderabad to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
Best time to visit Chote Hazrat Dargah is from October to February as during this time there are small festivals that are celebrated.
 

Thousand Light Mosque

Thousand Light Mosque, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
	Thousand Lights Mosque is a very well known worship place for the Muslims in Tamil Nadu. This mosque is situated on the Anna Salai road in Chennai. Thousand Lights Mosque is popular for many reasons such as its name, its architecture, its religious importance and its history. This place is located at the converting point of Anna Salai road of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Thousand Lights Mosque was built in the year 1810 this was just a hall before. The main aim of converting this hall to a mosque is that they wanted to provide a proper place to offer prayers and meet during the holy month of Muharram for the Shia Muslims. Later a holy place was built at this place and finally this place was changed into a mosque. Thousand Lights Mosque covers an area of about 5 acres of land. The main conspicuous features of this mosque are the two tall minarets and there are 5 inward curving domes. The architecture of the mosque reflects the western Asian influence. This mosque has been renovated many times but the surrounding wall of the mosque is the same since the assembly hall is present. On the walls of the Thousand Lights Mosque quotes from theHoly Quran are inscribed. There are library and funeral ground in the premises of the mosque. There is a main hall at the ground floor for the men to offer prayer and one of the most unique features of this mosque is that it has a separate room for the women to offer their prayers. During the holy month of Muharram this mosque is the centre of attraction for many religious activities. This very beautiful and splendid mosque is built with cream-colored and multi-domes. This mosque is named so because in ancient time once this mosque was lit with one thousand lamps. There after this mosque is named as Thousand Lights Mosque. This name is granted by the devotees. It is built in the style of the medieval architecture and has an exciting structure. There are thousands of tourists who visit this place to offer prayers and to have a look at the amazing minarets and illumination of the mosque. Travel Route Airways: There is a domestic as well as the international airport in Chennai. These airports are located at just 20 kilometers from the Thousand Lights Mosque and the domesticairport is well connected with all the major cities of India. Railways: There are two main railway stations in Chennai and it is well connected through rail lines to all the major cities of India. People can hire taxis and local buses to reach the Thousand Lights Mosque as it is situated in the heart of the city. Road Ways: This city well connected through good bus services and road transportation. This city is connected to all the major cities of India. Thousand Lights Mosque holds an important position for the Muslims and hence they honour this place a lot.

Pazhayangadi Mosque

Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kerala, India
	Pazhayangadi Mosque is considered as one of the oldest and most famous mosques in Kerala. This mosque is about 500 years old. This is situated in the northern part of Kerala. This is also well known as the Kondotty mosque. Pazhayangadi Mosque is regarded as one of the prominent worshipping place for the Muslims. This mosque is at a distance of about 18 kilometers away from Manjeri which comes on the way to Malappuram. This mosque is the legacy of the Muhammad Shah, the most famous Muslim holy man and popularly known as the Kondotty Thangal. The mosque is built in the Mughal style which is dedicated to Muhammad Shah. The Mughal architecture of the mosque has beautiful domes in white color that attracts many tourists. Pazhayangadi Mosque is in the middle of the huge coconut palms. There are thousands of Muslim people who come here to offer prayers. Kerala is having a very strong Muslims community and Kerala is ranked second in the terms of Muslim population. The majority of Muslim community is found in the northern part of Kerala. It is believed that the Muslims in Kerala are those who have come from Arab countries and have settled here forever. They settled here as Kerala was the main centre of trade for the Arabs during the ancient time. This is the first mosque that was introduced in India for the Muslims to worship. Pazhayangadi Mosque is located just next to the Nilgiri hills. The main festival that is celebrated here is the 'Valia Nercha' which is one of the most famous festivals of this mosque. This festival is celebrated in the month of February- March every year with great fervor. This festival continues for about 3 days and is very important festival as it draws thousands of devotees every year. During this festival, local vendors put many stalls selling scented sticks, eatables, entertainment stalls and many such other stalls. There are special prayers offered to the Saint Muhammad Shah and there is also food for the poor. Travel Route: Airways: Nearest airports to Pazhayangadi Mosque in Malappuram district is the Karipura airport this is at a distance about 5 kilometers and the Calicut airport is about 36 kilometers away from the destination. There are taxis and local buses available from the airport to Pazhayangadi Mosque Railways: Nearest railway station is the Calicut railway station and it is located at a distance of about 36 kilometers way from Pazhayangadi Mosque. From the station there are taxis and local bus services available. Road Ways: There are many state transport and luxury bus services available from Pazhayangadi Mosque to all the major cities of India. Best time to visit Pazhayangadi Mosque The right time to visit this place is from February to March as there is a grand fair that is held during this time.

Madayi Mosque

Madayi Mosque, Madayi, Kannur, Kerala, India
	Madayi Mosque is considered as one of the most famous and antique mosque located in Kannur district. This mosque is built by a Malik Iban Dinar he was regarded as a well known Muslim preacher. This mosque is built in the year 1124 A.D and is situated just 22kilometers away from Kannur town. This famous Muslim preacher came to India to spread the words of Prophet Muhammad during his period. Malik Iban Dinar priest was a devout follower of Prophet Muhammad and wanted to preach and spread the teachings of the prophet. He wanted to strengthen the belief of the people in these teachings. In this mosque there is a block made of marble that is brought from Mecca by the founder of Madayi Mosque. The architecture of this mosque is in the Mughal form and has a very beautiful structure of the mosque. It is believed that the foundation laid of Madayi Mosque is a master piece of art. Malik Iban Dinar was a sermonizer of Muhammad and he traveled many countries to spread his teachings. He was the 1st one to land at Kerala and built many mosques in Kerala. Legends believed that Madayi Mosque is a thousand year old and then rebuilt in the architecture style of Indo-Saracen. This mosque is one of the most famous and popular mosques. There are thousands of people who come to offer prayers. There are special prayers on Friday. Kannur is surrounded by Kasargod to the north, the Western Ghats to the east, Arabian Sea to its west and Kozhikode to its South. Madayi is a small town located in the Kannur district in Kerala. There are many monuments that are worth visiting in Kannur. There is also a fort built by Tippu sultan, he was one of the rulers of Mysore. It is also said thatKerala is a state of Masques as there are majority of Muslims. The mosques of Kerala are generally covered structures; the mosque has a large prayer hall at the middle that is surrounded by verandhas on all sides. Travel Route: Airways: Nearest airport is the Calicut airport which is about 115 kilometers way from the Madayi Mosque. Calicut is well connected to all the major cities of India, there are regularflights operated from here. There are local buses and taxis available from airport to Madayi. Railways: Nearest railway station is the Kannur railway station which is at a distance of about 22 kilometers away from the Madayi Mosque. There are taxis and local buses available from the station to the destination it will take hardly 25-30 minutes to reach the mosque. Roads ways: There are many state transport and luxury buses services available from Madayi to all the major cities of India. Madayi is well connected to Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Maharashtra.

Kanjiramattom Mosque

                                                 Kanjiramattom Mosque, Kochi, Kerala

Kanjiramattom Mosque is one of the popular mosques that is raised over the mortal remains of the great Muslim saint Sheikh Parid. This is well known for the Kodikuthu. The Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is one of the famous festivals that are celebrated on 13th and 14th January every year in Ernakulam, Kerala. This is the annual festival that is celebrated in Kerala; this is the most colorful festival.Kanjiramattom Mosque is built in the memory of the great Sufi saint sheikh Fariduddin; this is the place where the annual festival is celebrated with great fervor. There is a ritual Chandanakkudum that is conducted in the night, pilgrims carry pots that are covered with sandalwood paste and there is a huge procession which proceeds towards the mosque. There are six ornamented and caparisoned elephants. Along with the folk performance all this adds colors to the whole procession. There are traditional Muslim art forms which are known as the Duffmuttu and Kokkali these are also performed during this festival. There are various dance and song performances that are a part of the Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu in Ernakulam.
Kanjiramattom Mosque is the one of the right examples of the antique splendor of Dargah and mazhars. This mosque has domes and pillars that are carved with intricate designs on them. This festival is celebrated with great fervor and enjoyment as there are majority of Muslims in Kerala. The main attraction of this mosque is the Kodikuthu festival. In Keralapeople believe that unity in diversity and there fore all the festivals are celebrated by all the religions. Hence this festival is celebrated by all the religions in Kanjiramattom Mosque. Kanjiramattom Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kerala. Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is Kerala's favorite festival that is held in this mosque. People celebrate this festival with great devotion; they get dressed in their best clothes and offer prayers in Kanjiramattom Mosque. People from all the religions attain this festival breaking all the man made barriers like caste creed and religion. This festival is not actually the festival of Muslims but is celebrated by the Muslims in Kanjiramattom Mosque.
Travel Route:
Airways: nearest airport to the Kanjiramattom Mosque is the Kochi airport that is at a distance of about just 30 kilometers away from the destination. There are local buses and taxis available from the airport to mosque.
Railways: Nearest railway station is Kochi that is just 30 kilometers away from the Kanjiramattom mosque. Kochi is well connected with all the major cities of India.
Roadways: there are state transport and luxury bus services available from Kanjiramattom to all the major cities of India.
Best time to visit Kanjiramattom mosque is 13th and 14th January every year to celebrate the annual festival of Kanjiramattom.
 

Kanjiramattom Mosque, Kochi, KeralaKanjiramattom Mosque is one of the popular mosques that is raised over the mortal remains of the great Muslim saint Sheikh Parid. This is well known for the Kodikuthu. The Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is one of the famous festivals that are celebrated on 13th and 14th January every year in Ernakulam, Kerala. This is the annual festival that is celebrated in Kerala; this is the most colorful festival.Kanjiramattom Mosque is built in the memory of the great Sufi saint sheikh Fariduddin; this is the place where the annual festival is celebrated with great fervor. There is a ritual Chandanakkudum that is conducted in the night, pilgrims carry pots that are covered with sandalwood paste and there is a huge procession which proceeds towards the mosque. There are six ornamented and caparisoned elephants. Along with the folk performance all this adds colors to the whole procession. There are traditional Muslim art forms which are known as the Duffmuttu and Kokkali these are also performed during this festival. There are various dance and song performances that are a part of the Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu in Ernakulam.
Kanjiramattom Mosque is the one of the right examples of the antique splendor of Dargah and mazhars. This mosque has domes and pillars that are carved with intricate designs on them. This festival is celebrated with great fervor and enjoyment as there are majority of Muslims in Kerala. The main attraction of this mosque is the Kodikuthu festival. In Keralapeople believe that unity in diversity and there fore all the festivals are celebrated by all the religions. Hence this festival is celebrated by all the religions in Kanjiramattom Mosque. Kanjiramattom Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kerala. Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is Kerala's favorite festival that is held in this mosque. People celebrate this festival with great devotion; they get dressed in their best clothes and offer prayers in Kanjiramattom Mosque. People from all the religions attain this festival breaking all the man made barriers like caste creed and religion. This festival is not actually the festival of Muslims but is celebrated by the Muslims in Kanjiramattom Mosque.
Travel Route:
Airways: nearest airport to the Kanjiramattom Mosque is the Kochi airport that is at a distance of about just 30 kilometers away from the destination. There are local buses and taxis available from the airport to mosque.
Railways: Nearest railway station is Kochi that is just 30 kilometers away from the Kanjiramattom mosque. Kochi is well connected with all the major cities of India.
Roadways: there are state transport and luxury bus services available from Kanjiramattom to all the major cities of India.
Best time to visit Kanjiramattom mosque is 13th and 14th January every year to celebrate the annual festival of Kanjiramattom.