MICHUNDI MOSQUE

INTRODUCTION:
• The mosque architecture of Kerala exhibit none of the features of the
Arabic style nor those of
the Indo-Islamic architectures of the imperial or provincial school in north
India.
• The reason for this is not far to seek.
• The work of mosque construction was done by the local artisans under
instructions of the
Muslim religious heads who wanted to erect the places of worship.
• The models for places of worship were only temples or the theatre halls
(koothambalam) and
these models are to be adapted for the new situations.
• The early mosques in Kerala consequently resembles the traditional
building of the region.

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 ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A MOSQUE:
• In plan the mosque comprises of a large prayer hall with a mihrab on the western wall and covered
verandah all around.
• Generally it has a tall basement similar to the adhistana of the Brahmanical temple and often the
columns are treated with square and octagonal section as in mandapa pillars.
• The walls are made of laterite blocks. The arch form is seen only in one exceptional case for the
mosque at Ponnani and nowhere else in the early ten mosques of the land.
• Wood was used extensively in superstructure for the construction of ceiling and roof.
• The roof in many cases is covered with sheets of copper incorporating fenials in the ridge, completing
the form of temple sikhara with the stupi.
• At Tanur the Jama Masjid even has a gate built in the manner of temple gopuram, covered with
copper sheeting. This mosque itself is a three storeyed building with tiled roof crowned by five fenials.

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 • Kuttichira, a Muslim settlement in Calicut stands as an icon of a
glorious
past with rare antiquity brought about by the flourishing trade relations
of the city during the medieval period.
• The unique mosques and large residences of Kuttichira are
repositories of
knowledge and information for architects and art historians.
• The settlement pattern and unique built forms of Kuttichira are
an
outcome of social, economical and religious needs of the Muslim trading
community.
• Kuttichira, existing example for the time immemorial relationship
between two religions.
• Notable mosques in kuttichara region:
1) Muchundi mosque
2) Mishkal mosque
3) Jamapalli mosque
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 MICHUNDI
MOSQUE:
• Muchundi Mosque, build in 13th
century, is
the oldest Mosque in the city.
• The mosque has an interesting
history which
throws light into the religious amity
which
prevailed during 13th century.
• The property for building the mosque
was
donated by the king.
• There is a stone slab in the mosque
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 • The entire structure stands on a 1.5 m
high
plinth.
• The double-tiered roof with a decorated
gable, the floral wood work on the ceiling,
the intricate work on the pillars and the
carvings of animals are all reminiscent of
temple architecture and speak volumes
about the Hindu influence.
• Inscriptions from the Holy Koran can also
be seen.
• Inside the mosque, there is a semi-circular
mihrab.

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 The current mosque structure is built in Kerala architectural style,
ARCHITECTURE without minarets, domes or arches. Roof of the mosque contains elaborate
calligraphy of the Qur'anic verses, decorated with carved flowers on
the side. There are also inscriptions of the Holy Quran on the walls and pillars
and a mihrab or pulpit of the imam that is half-round in shape.

INSIDE VIEW CEILING VIEW

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