Kattubava Mosque
Mosque in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India
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The Kattubava Mosque, also known as the Kattubava Pallivasal, is a Sufi mosque located in the village of Kathvapallivasal, in the Pudukkottai district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque is situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Pudukkottai on the Thirumayam-Madurai highway.
| Kattubava Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Sect | Sufism |
| Festival | Urs (during Rabi-ul-Akhir) |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Kathvapallivasal, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates | 10°11′34″N 78°41′48″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Indo-Islamic |
| Founder | Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah |
| Completed | 17th century |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | One |
| Minaret | Two (maybe more) |
| Shrine | One (Bava Fakruddin) |
| [1] | |
Overview
Constructed in the 17th century by Arcot Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah in the Indo-Islamic style, the mosque contains the tomb of Sufi saint Bava Fakruddin, and is an important Islamic pilgrimage centre. It is famous for its urs which occurs during Rabi-ul-Akhir.[2]
The entrance to the mosque is through an arched gateway flanked by tall minarets. Inside, the mosque features a vast prayer hall with rows of columns supporting a vaulted ceiling, topped by a large dome. The mihrab is decorated with blue and white tiles.[2]
