| Mohidden Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Location | |
| Location | lakshadweep, India |
| State | lakshadweep |
 Interactive map of Mohidden Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 10°34′26″N 72°38′21″E / 10.573920°N 72.639256°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 2 |
The Mohidden Mosque, also known as the Ujra Mosque, is a mosque located on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, a territory of India.
A well in the precincts of the mosque contains water with curative powers.[1]
History
Mohidden Mosque lies to the Northwest of the island. The 17th century structure has an ornate ceiling, said to have been carved out of a single of driftwood.[1]
Design
Mohidden Mosque's pillars are intricately carved. Sheikh Mohammad Kasim's grave is located in the mosque and is revered by the islanders.
Intricate driftwood carvings along the interiors bear a legend. According to legend, inspiration was drawn from the leaf of a plant and when the carver thought of recreating it in his house, a piece of wood hit his eyes and he lost his sight.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Official website of lakshadweep Government".
- ↑ "Islands in the sun". The Hindu.
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