Jama Mosque, Kanchipuram

Mosque in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

For similarly named mosques, see List of grand mosques.

Jama Mosque

Religion
Affiliation| Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status| Friday mosque
Status| Active
Location
Location| Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Country| India

Location of the mosque in Tamil Nadu

Geographic coordinates| 12°49′32″N 79°42′33″E﻿ / ﻿12.825448599051933°N 79.709065081346653°E﻿ / 12.825448599051933; 79.709065081346653
Architecture
Type| Mosque architecture
Style|

* Dravidian
* Indo-Islamic

Completed| 1423 CE
Specifications
Dome(s)| 15 (incl. 3 major)
Minaret(s)| Two
Materials| Sandstone

The Jama Mosque, also known as the Jama Masjid and officially as the Sunnat Jama'ath Juma Masjid, is a Friday mosque, located in the town of Kanchipuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque is situated adjacent to the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, a Hindu centre of learning.[1]

## Overview

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Completeted in It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. 1423 CE by the Arcot Nawabs of the Carnatic, the sandstone mosque combined Dravidian and Indo-Islamic styles of architecture, with 260 pillars the support 15 domes at varying elevations.[2]

This Jama Masjid is a gift from Goddess Kamakshi to Kanchipuram.

## See also

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* India portal
* Islam portal

* Islam in India
* List of mosques in India

## References

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1. ^ Mathai, Kamini (29 September 2020). "Neighbours for years, Kanchi Peetham and Jumma Masjid say their prayer simultaneously". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
2. ^ "Jama Masjid Kanchipuram". Indian Islamic Heritage. n.d. Retrieved 23 February 2025.

## Further reading

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* Rao, P. V. L. Narasimha. Kanchipuram - Land of Legends, Saints & Temples. Readworthy. p. 29\. ISBN 9350181045, ISBN 9789350181041.

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