Mosques

Kumbakonam, a historic temple town in Tamil Nadu, is also home to a growing Muslim community with several prayer places within a 50 km radius. Based on available mapped records, there are 20 listed mosques and prayer rooms serving the area. While Kumbakonam itself does not have a listed mosque in the current dataset, the surrounding towns and villages provide ample options for worshippers. The nearest significant cluster is in Karaikal, Puducherry, about 48 km away, where multiple mosques are concentrated in areas such as Masthan, Kilinjalmedu, and Ganapathy Nagar. Other notable locations include Thiruvarur (around 34 km), Mannargudi (33.6 km), and Vadakarai (36 km), each with at least one listed prayer place.

Among the prominent listed mosques are Periya Palli Jamiaah Masjidh on Mastan Palli Street in Karaikal, and Muhaiyadeen Pallivasal (Periya Pallivasal) in Mannargudi. In Thiruvarur, Masjidur Rahman is located near the railway station and bus stand, while Masjid Firdous (Big Mosque) serves the Vijayapuram area. The dataset also includes mosques in smaller localities such as Kiliyanur, Akkur, Sathanoor, and Arangakudi, indicating a widespread presence of prayer facilities across the region. For those in the northern part of the radius, the Karaikal area offers the highest density of mosques, including Thakva Jamiah Masjidu, Masjid AR-Rahman, and Maideen Palli Jamia Masjid, among others.

This listing is based on available mapped and verified records, providing a practical starting point for Muslims living in or visiting Kumbakonam. Whether you are a resident, a student, a worker, or a traveller, you can use this information to locate prayer places in the areas served. The distances provided help in planning your journey, especially for Friday prayers or during Ramadan. While the dataset does not include specific opening hours or services, it offers a reliable overview of the mosque landscape around Kumbakonam, covering key towns and neighbourhoods where the Muslim community has established places of worship.

The listed mosques are spread across multiple towns and villages. Check the address and distance from your location before heading out. Contact details are not provided, so verify directly with the mosque if needed. Note that some addresses may be approximate; use the coordinates or local landmarks for navigation.