Thousand Lights Mosque, Islamic mosque in Anna Salai, Chennai, India
The Thousand Lights Mosque spans multiple levels with five towering minarets and features traditional Islamic architectural elements across its expansive structure.
The mosque, established in 1810 by Nawab Umdat-ul-Umrah, represents the earliest foundations of Islamic worship spaces in colonial-era Chennai.
The mosque serves as the headquarters for Tamil Nadu's Shia Muslim community and maintains regular religious services, prayers, and educational programs.
Visitors need to remove shoes before entering, wear appropriate clothing covering shoulders and knees, and women must cover their heads with scarves.
The mosque earned its name from the thousand oil lamps that illuminated the former assembly hall located on this site.
Location: Chennai
Inception: 1810
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Website: http://princeofarcot.org/contributions.html#4
GPS coordinates: 13.05511,80.25504
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:35
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