Kuttichira Beach

Kuttichira
Kuttichira is located in Kerala
Kuttichira
Kuttichira
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°14′34″N 75°46′45″E / 11.242894°N 75.779271°E / 11.242894; 75.779271
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKozhikode
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-11

Kuttichira or Thekkepuram is a quarter located inside the city of Kozhikode in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] Its approximate boundaries are the Arabian Sea on the West, the Kallai river on the South, Vellayil (a fishing village) on the North, and Kozhikode town on the East.

Major Destinations

One of the oldest mosques in Kerala built in the Temple style of architecture. The office of Kozhikode Chief Qazi is situated here.[2][3]

Mishkal Mosque
  • Kuttichira Pond

A vast pond decorated with murals depicting Mappila Muslim History of Kerala.

A historical mosque in Kuttichira, where the grave of Qazi Muhammad - author of Muhiuddin Mala, Fathul Mubin and Khutbatul Jihadiya- is situated.

Tharavads and the Matriarchal System

Several tharavads within Thekkepuram boast a rich history, spanning centuries, and are designed with approximately 40 bedrooms to accommodate the extended family members who prefer residing together. The values and traditions of the joint family system continue to thrive within the tharavads of Thekkepuram.

These families adhere to the matriarchal system, wherein the lineage is traced through the daughters. The tharavads in this region serve as exemplary instances of Kerala architecture, featuring characteristic elements such as slanting tiled roofs, inner courtyards, wooden folding windows, benches, and wells.[2]

Muchundi Mosque

References

  1. ^ Narayanan, M.G.S. (1972). 'The Zamorin's Gift to the Muccunti Mosque' in Cultural Symbiosis in Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Historical Society.
  2. ^ a b "Mishkal Mosque at Kuttichira". 26 April 2009. Archived from the original on 26 April 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ Kamalakaran, Ajay. "Kuttichira - a great symbol of Kerala's pluralistic culture". OnManorama.