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Cheraman Jumah Masjid
Location: It is located in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk, Thrissur District, in the state of Kerala.
Historical Timeline : The mosque was built in 629 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar, who is believed to be the first Muslim who came to India to propagate Islam.
Visit Time: The masjid is open to visitors on all days from 5.30 am to 7 pm.
Nearby Places: The other places in the vicinity include the Marthoma Pontifical shrine, which is believed to be the cradle of Christianity in Kerala. It is the first among the seven churches built by St. Thomas. According to history, the apostle arrived in Kodungallur in 52 AD. This center, which comes under the Muziris Heritage Project is just5 km away from the Cheraman masjid. Kodungallur Bhagavathi temple, also known as Sri Kurumba Bhagavati Temple, is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. It has a supreme position among the total 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala. The name of ...
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Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Modified and released under Creative Common License CC BY-SA 3.0
Cheraman Jumah Masjid
Location: It is located in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk, Thrissur District, in the state of Kerala.
Historical Timeline : The mosque was built in 629 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar, who is believed to be the first Muslim who came to India to propagate Islam.
Visit Time: The masjid is open to visitors on all days from 5.30 am to 7 pm.
Nearby Places: The other places in the vicinity include the Marthoma Pontifical shrine, which is believed to be the cradle of Christianity in Kerala. It is the first among the seven churches built by St. Thomas. According to history, the apostle arrived in Kodungallur in 52 AD. This center, which comes under the Muziris Heritage Project is just5 km away from the Cheraman masjid. Kodungallur Bhagavathi temple, also known as Sri Kurumba Bhagavati Temple, is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. It has a supreme position among the total 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala. The name of this temple is known in connection with the Bharani festival celebrated every year.
Accommodation: There are a bunch of hotels and lodges available in Kodungallur town which offer a comfortable stay.
Accessibility: There are a number of Kerala State (KSRTC) buses that connect Kodungallur to many major districts in Kerala. From Kodungallur town, one can take either a local bus or an auto rickshaw to reach the mosque. The closest railway station is Irinjalakkuda, which is about 21 km away from the Masjid. Two other important railheads of Southern Railway are Thrissur and Ernakulam, which are well connected to many cities in Kerala and other neighbouring states. Visitors flying to Kerala can alight at the Cochin international airport which is at a distance of 27 km from the Masjid.
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