ISLAM
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Kerala’s coastline has long been a meeting place of worlds, merchants guided by monsoon winds, travellers curious about distant lands, and seekers who arrived bearing ideas that would reshape societies. Among the most revered of these early visitors was Malik Ibn Dinar, believed to be the man who introduced the way of Islam to the Indian
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Tucked away in the quiet village of Korome near Mananthavady, the Korome Mosque stands as one of Wayanad’s most graceful reminders of cultural unity and architectural heritage. For over three centuries, this mosque has stood witness to changing times, shifting generations, and evolving landscapes, yet its essence of peace, simplicity, and inclusiveness remains untouched. What sets the
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As you travel along the breezy coastline of Trivandrum, where the Arabian Sea kisses the vibrant sands of Shangumugham, you will find a serene landmark that has shaped the identity of the fishing villages around it for centuries, the beautiful Beemapalli Mosque. Standing gracefully between the beach and the backwaters of Valiathura, this pink-hued shrine is
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In the bustling heart of Erumely stands a monument that transcends the boundaries of religion, myth, and time, the revered Vavarpalli, a shrine that symbolizes Kerala’s unique cultural harmony. Its story is inseparable from the legends of Ayyappa and his trusted companion Vavar, a figure both mysterious and powerful, whose presence continues to define Erumely’s
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