Poozhithala Mosque

Poozhithala Mosque is a historic mosque located in Poozhithala, Mahe, an enclave of Puducherry on the Malabar Coast of Kerala. Known locally as Poozhithala Palli, it is noted for its traditional Kerala-Islamic architecture with tiled roofs and wooden interiors. The mosque serves the local Muslim community and is recognized as one of the older mosques in the Mahe region, situated near the Mahe River and close to the town centre.

Visitors can expect a modest, traditional mosque set in a quiet residential area of Mahe near the Mahe River. The structure features Kerala-style tiled roofing, wooden elements and a simple prayer hall. The surroundings are calm with local houses and narrow lanes. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, observe the peaceful setting, and understand its role as an active place of worship for the local community. Access to the interior is for worshippers and subject to prayer times.

Poozhithala Mosque is regarded as one of the older mosques in Mahe, reflecting the long-standing Muslim settlement along the Malabar Coast. It exhibits traditional Kerala mosque architecture that developed through centuries of maritime trade and cultural exchange in the region. The mosque has served as a religious and community centre for generations in Poozhithala.

The mosque holds religious significance for the Muslim community of Mahe and the surrounding Malabar region. It functions as a Juma Masjid for congregational prayers and community gatherings, representing the Islamic heritage and Kerala-Islamic architectural tradition of the area.