Pazhayangadi Mosque Kondotty

Pazhayangadi Mosque in Kondotty, Malappuram district, Kerala, is a historic 18th-century mosque known for its distinctive white Mughal-style architecture with a large central dome, minarets and ornate interiors. Located in Pazhayangadi area of Kondotty town near Calicut International Airport, it is closely associated with the Kondotty Thangal family and serves as an important religious and cultural centre attracting pilgrims and visitors interested in Kerala's Islamic heritage.

Visitors can expect a large white mosque complex with a central dome, minarets, arched entrances and a spacious prayer hall. The exterior is set in the busy town area of Pazhayangadi, Kondotty, with a courtyard and ablution area. Inside, the hall features ornate decoration. Visitors can observe the architecture from outside, view the courtyard, and experience the calm religious atmosphere. The area around the mosque has shops and roads connecting to the nearby airport and town centre.

Pazhayangadi Mosque was built in the 18th century and is noted for its Mughal-style architecture, unusual in Kerala. It is closely linked to Muhammad Shah, founder of the Kondotty Thangal family, and has served as a prominent Islamic religious centre in the Malabar region for over two centuries.

The mosque is a major religious and cultural centre for Muslims in Malabar and a focal point of the annual Kondotty Nercha (Valiya Nercha) festival held in memory of Muhammad Shah. It attracts pilgrims and visitors and reflects the Islamic heritage and traditions of Kondotty and Malappuram district.