Revealing the Craftsmanship and Harmony of Mishkal Mosque.
This four storeyed Mishkal Mosque has a history of over 650 years, located at Kuttichira in Kozhikode district.
Nakhooda Mishkal, an Arab trader, built and named the structure after himself. The Portuguese attacked it in 1510, damaging its original five-storey design.
Enduring Legacy A historic gem of Kozhikode, reflecting resilience and harmony.
Crafted Entry Doors inviting a journey into tradition.
Later, Zamorin, the hereditary ruler of the Calicut kingdom, supervised the renovation and refurbishment of the shattered mosque, though the charred portions still remain. The Mishkal Mosque of Kuttichira markedly tells a tale of communal harmony as it was the Zamorin who repaired the mosque after the attack.
Echoes of Craft Craftsmanship expressed in harmonious architectural lines.
Patterned Elegance The delicate balance of tradition in every pattern and line.
In the vicinity of Kuttichira Pond, the Mishkal Palli of Kozhikode features 24 engraved wooden pillars, 47 carved doors, and a spacious prayer hall accommodating approximately 400 people, while its entrance showcases Italian tiles.
Turning Points Corner arches blending colors and patterns of historic craftsmanship.
A Junction of Stories Captures symmetry, color and the timeless charm of this traditional structure.
Mishkal Mosque’s wooden structure doesn’t have minarets or cupolas but employs a lot of timber in its construction. Kuttichira Jumaath Masjid all in all has 47 doors, 24 carved pillars, and a big prayer hall. However, the Mishkal Mosque is one of the popular Mosques in Kuttichira as well as one of the admired medieval mosques in kerala
Sheltering History Tiered roofline embraces the past while standing tall in the present.
A Roof of Tales Sloping roof encloses centuries of cultural evolution.
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