Friday 21 December 2012

Muziris and Islamic routes in Kerala


Islam said to be the last religion that arrived in India through the gateway of Muziris has an interesting history to unfold.


Chendamangalam Juma-Masjid located close to the modern day Kottayil Kovilakam Boat Jetty on the banks of Periyar river. 



 Chendamangalam Juma Masjid located in an interesting pattern within a stretch of 1 km 
between the Kottayil Kovilakam Sri Krishna Temple,  the remains of Jewish Synagogue and Holy cross church ( Syro Malabar Church ).


 Moving out after 'Juma' at Cheraman Juma Masjid, The Cheraman Masjid is said to be the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik lbn Dinar.
Shot at Methala, Kodungallur Taluk.



































Friday 'Juma' at Cheraman Juma Masjid during the holy month of Ramadan.

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