Triplicane Big Mosque, Granite mosque in Triplicane district, Chennai, India.
The mosque features two minarets reaching 131 feet high, alongside a central gold-plated dome and spacious prayer halls constructed entirely of granite.
The Nawab of Arcot's family commissioned this religious structure in 1795, marking a shift from Dravidian to Mughal architectural influences in South India.
The mosque entrance displays a Persian chronogram written by Raja Makhhan Lal Bahdur Khirat, demonstrating the connection between Hindu and Muslim communities.
The mosque opens daily from 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with additional hours during religious celebrations.
The structure contains no wood or metal components, making it an exceptional example of pure granite construction in Indian religious architecture.
Location: Chennai
Inception: 1795
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
GPS coordinates: 13.06000,80.27000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:13
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