Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid special cover issued during Kottayampex 2016, a mosque, heritage zone of Kerala.
Thanzhangathady Juma Masjid is situated in the Kottayam district of Kerala. It has recently been added as a Heritage Zone of the state because of its splendid structure and its historical significance. The mosque lies on the banks of Meenachil River. The picturesque location attracts a lot of tourists to the mosque.
The architecture of the mosque is also noteworthy. It has the architecture of traditional Kerala temples, with no domes or minarets. It is mostly made of wood, and consists of many engravings and carvings on the pillars and roof. The artwork of the mosque is another added attraction for the tourists, since the mosque has regal look about it.
The government of Kerala has declared the mosque as a protected monument. It is also known as Taj Juma Masjid, and the mausoleums of Malik Ibn Deenar and the architect of the mosque is located next to the church.
The Juma Masjid at Thazhathangadi is considered as one of the oldest mosques in India. Malik Ibn Deenar first introduced the Islamic religion in India, starting from Kerala. He began his work as a trader, and later, along with the help of Cheraman Perumal, he began spreading the Islamic faith. He led a group of men and built a large number of mosques in various parts of Kerala and Karnataka, and Thazhanthangadi Juma Masjid is one of them.
