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Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara, near Periyar Bus Stand, 1 Km From Madurai Railway Junction, Madurai. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara was constructed in 13th century by Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who came from Oman. He had received this piece of land from Pandya king, Kulasekara Pandya. The mosque is popularly known as Periya Pallivasal, meaning the Big Mosque, which can accommodate around 2,500 people. The Maqbara, which is the dargah of descendants of Prophet Muhammad, is located within the premises of the mosque. Just about 1 km away from the Meenakshi Amman Temple, this mosque is an evidence of the rich cultural and religious fabric of Madurai.
Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara, Madurai
HistoryEdit
Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara is the oldest and most important mosque in Madurai city. When Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, a descendant of Prophet Muhammad, came to Madurai from Oman in the 13th Century, he received this land from the the-then Pandya ruler of the city, Kulasekra Kun Pandiyan. He then established this mosque, which has since become and institution and carried on by members of his family. The mosque also houses the Maqbara (or resting place) of the Madurai Hazrats, namely Hazrat Meer Ahamad Ibrahim, Hazrat Meer Amjad Ibrahim and Hazrat Syed Abdus Salaam Ibrahim Rahmatullahi Alaihim, who are all believed to be descendants of Prophet Muhammad. The surrounding area continues to play home to descendants of Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who have lived in the Kazimar district of Madurai for the past 700 years. The head of this mosque is appointed as a Kazi to the Government of Tamil Nadu. All Syeds and their descendants belong to the Sunni sect of Islam.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Oct – Mar
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Public transportation in Madhrai consists of local taxis. And one can also a car or a taxi.
Bus : Many private operators are providing deluxe AC and non-AC luxury coach buses from Madurai to many cities in the South India, including Chennai (Rs 500), Trivandrum (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 350), Trichy (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 500) etc. Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation buses connect Madurai with other local cities in and around. Super fast buses of TSRTC runs between Madurai and Chennai.
Train : Madurai has its own railway station which connect the city to every part of the country. Direct train services from Delhi (Thirukkural Exp), Kolkata (Kannyakumari Ex), Chennai (Vaigai Exp) and Bangalore (Tuticorin Exp) are available.
Air : Madurai Airport is located about 10 km from the heart of the city. Taxi charges about Rs 150 to cover this distance. Madurai is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and many other cities by air and the tickets are moderately priced. Chennai is the nearest international airport, which is connected to most of the Indian cities and international destinations.
Others : Auto rickshaws in Madurai do not run on meter and a fare should be negotiated beforehand. Day time travel will cost you around Rs 10 per kilometer and night fares are Rs 15 per kilometer. These are easily accessible, present in all major locations.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire : 101
- Ambulance : 102
