Cheraman Juma Masjid, Kodungallur (India's first Mosque)(KODUNGALLUR - കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂര്)
Legend has it that before he died, Cheraman Perumal sent an emissary to Kodungalloor to seek the help of his descendant there to propagate Islam along the Kerala coast.
The original Hindu architectural scheme of the mosque has been retained intact to a great extent, though essential additions have been made over the years.
Situated at the northern end of the Periyar River, about 50 km from Kochi, Kodungaloor has been the gateway for Christianity, Judaism and Islam in India.
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IT WILL BE MORE ATTRACTIVE IF RESTORE THE OLD STRUCTURE
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