Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, situated on the banks of the Meenachil River in Kottayam, is one of the oldest mosques in India, believed to date back over 1,000 years. Built by Habib Dinar, son of Malik Dinar, it is celebrated for its temple-like architecture with a square inner courtyard, intricately carved wooden gabled roof, and latticed windows. The mosque exemplifies the thachu shastra style of Kerala’s traditional carpentry.
Maliyekkal House, built in 1919 by Kadankandi Kuttiyamu Haji, is a heritage mansion in Thalassery with over 16 rooms, ornate woodwork, chandeliers, and patterned tiles reflecting the grandeur of trade and craftsmanship of its era. Beyond its architectural elegance, the house is remembered as a symbol of social reform, with P. M. Mariyumma, its eldest member, pioneering education and employment for Muslim women when such opportunities were rare.
