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Kattubava Mosque
Kattubava Mosque is located in Tamil Nadu
Kattubava Mosque
Location of the mosque in Tamil Nadu
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
SectSufism
FestivalUrs (during Rabi-ul-Akhir)
Mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationKathvapallivasal, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Coordinates10°11′34″N 78°41′48″E / 10.19282367669435°N 78.69654494738798°E / 10.19282367669435; 78.69654494738798
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
StyleIndo-Islamic
FounderMuhammad Ali Khan Wallajah
Completed17th century
Specifications
DomeOne
MinaretTwo (maybe more)
ShrineOne (Bava Fakruddin)
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The Kattubava Mosque, also known as the Kattubava Pallivasal, is a Sufi mosque located in the village of Kathvapallivasal, in the Pudukkottai district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque is situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Pudukkottai on the Thirumayam-Madurai highway.

Overview

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Constructed in the 17th century by Arcot Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah in the Indo-Islamic style, the mosque contains the tomb of Sufi saint Bava Fakruddin, and is an important Islamic pilgrimage centre. It is famous for its urs which occurs during Rabi-ul-Akhir.[2]

The entrance to the mosque is through an arched gateway flanked by tall minarets. Inside, the mosque features a vast prayer hall with rows of columns supporting a vaulted ceiling, topped by a large dome. The mihrab is decorated with blue and white tiles.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. Nandni (26 December 2013). "Kattubava Mosque in Tamil Nadu: A symbol of Peace and Harmony". Maps of India. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Kattubhava Pallivasal". Tamilnadu Tourism. 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2025.

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