Jama Mosque, Kanchipuram
| Jama Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°49′32″N 79°42′33″E / 12.825448599051933°N 79.709065081346653°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1423 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 15 (incl. 3 major) |
| Minaret(s) | Two |
| Materials | Sandstone |
The Jama Mosque, also known as the Jama Masjid and officially as the Sunnat Jama'ath Juma Masjid, is a Friday mosque, located in the town of Kanchipuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque is situated adjacent to the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, a Hindu centre of learning.[1]
Overview
Completeted in It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. 1423 CE by the Arcot Nawabs of the Carnatic, the sandstone mosque combined Dravidian and Indo-Islamic styles of architecture, with 260 pillars the support 15 domes at varying elevations.[2]
This Jama Masjid is a gift from Goddess Kamakshi to Kanchipuram.
See also
References
- ^ Mathai, Kamini (29 September 2020). "Neighbours for years, Kanchi Peetham and Jumma Masjid say their prayer simultaneously". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Jama Masjid Kanchipuram". Indian Islamic Heritage. n.d. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
Further reading
- Rao, P. V. L. Narasimha. Kanchipuram - Land of Legends, Saints & Temples. Readworthy. p. 29. ISBN 9350181045, ISBN 9789350181041.