Odathil Mosque, also known as Odathil Palli, is a 200-year-old mosque in Thalassery, Kannur, built in 1806 by Moosa Kakka of the Keyi family. With its copper plate roofing, teak wood craftsmanship, golden finials, and Kerala temple-inspired design, the mosque is a key heritage monument that reflects Thalassery’s rich cultural and architectural legacy.
An aerial view of the 650-year-old Mishkal Mosque in Kuttichira, Kozhikode, alongside the historic Kuttichira pond. Built by Arab trader Nakhooda Mishkal, the wooden mosque stands as a remarkable example of Kerala’s architectural heritage and communal harmony, reflecting the region’s centuries-old maritime and cultural ties.
The Mishkal Mosque in Kuttichira, Kozhikode, is a 650-year-old architectural marvel built by Arab trader Nakhooda Mishkal. Originally five stories tall, it was partially damaged in a Portuguese attack in 1510 but restored by the Zamorin, symbolising communal harmony. Its Kerala-style timber structure, Italian-tiled entrance, carved wooden pillars, and absence of domes and minarets make it unique among Indian mosques.
