Ujra Mosque

4.6

Location: HJ9W+FCV, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep 682555, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2 hours

Ujra Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in the town. This mosque is located on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, also known as The Mohideen Mosque.

The mosque has been designed beautifully. The prayer system is different here, because, the religious Center is Unique, and people only visit to meditate here, not to offer namaz. Besides, it doesn’t hold any prayers. This ultra mosque is a treat to the eyes.

Attraction

It attracts a lot of devotees Everyyear. It is a famous Islami Mosque. It is located south-eastern part of the island. People love to visit this mosque because it is just away from the town, away from the Hustle and basle. The mosque has been designed beautiful, so that one can visit this place, everytime.

History

During the 17th century, the famous mosque was constructed by Sheikh Mohammad Kasim.

Sheikh Mohammad Kasim’s grave is also situated within the mosque so the people of this island also count it as a famous pilgrimage destination. The Amazing architecture, also the beautiful interior design attracts people. For people who are searching, for the best visiting place on kiln Island, this ujra mosque is one of the best-visited places.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of this place is amazing. This Mosques structure is quite similar to the structure of to the temples of coastal Kerala besides, it has tiled roofs to protect the interiors from the rain, so that the island gets round the year. The mosque has four pillars and Every inch of these four pillars is carved elaborately with different types designs in each of the different pillars. It is also the beauty of the town.

Opening Hours

7:00 am to 7.30 pm is the opening hour of this place.

Entry & Others Fees

Free of cost.

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How to Reach

By Rail: The nearest railway station that you can avail of for your travel to Lakshadweep is located in Kochi. Located on the Indian mainland, Kochi has 2 important railway stations that connect it to the entire country – Ernakulum Junction, or South Railway Station, and Ernakulum Town, or North Railway Station. After you reach Kochi, you can avail ships to reach there.

By Air: Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Flights from Cochin are available to most of the airports in India and to selected foreign destinations.

By Road: if you are neighborhood of this place, you can take any service to reach the place.