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MeeraPalli

Heritage Town
Oldest surviving mosque in Puducherry featuring a rare blend of traditional Tamil Dravidian and French colonial architecture.
77 reviews
Open until 8:00 PM
Sun6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Located on Yanam Vengadasalam Pillai Street in the Muslim Quarter of Heritage Town (approx. 1 km from Rock Beach), MeeraPalli is the oldest mosque in Puducherry, dating back to the early 18th century (built around 1735–1738 during the French colonial era). The mosque stands out for its unique fusion of traditional Tamil coastal architecture and European colonial influenceβ€”featuring classic Dravidian-style carved pillars and arched arcades paired with French decorative motifs. Its historic presence forms an essential part of Puducherry's rich multicultural heritage.

The Meerapalli Mosque, also known as Meeran Mosque, is a historic Sufi mosque located in Pondicherry, India. Constructed in the early 18th century by the Acrot Nawabs, it stands as the second oldest mosque in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Architecture: The mosque showcases a blend of Indo-Islamic and Gothic Islamic architectural styles. Its dome is supported by four lofty pillars, and the faΓ§ade is adorned with intricate carvings. A distinctive bronze ‘Kalasa’ crowns the front-facing minaret.

Visiting Information:

Timings: Open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. pondicherrytourism.co.in
Entry Fee: Free of charge.

Well known for Unique Tamil-French architectural synthesis, Distinctive minarets & bronze-capped dome, Historic wooden pillars & archways, Serene inner courtyard pra
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Features known for : Unique Tamil-French architectural synthesis, Distinctive minarets & bronze-capped dome, Historic wooden pillars & archways, Serene inner courtyard pra
Visit Duration: 30–60 Minutes
Entry Type : Free
Parking : Street Parking
Accessibility: Partially
Best spot for : Families, Solo Travellers, Senior Citizens, History Lovers, Architecture, Relaxation, Spirituality
Spot Known for : Architecture, Photography, Historic Landmark
Editors Note : Located on Yanam Vengadasalam Pillai Street in the Muslim Quarter of Heritage Town (approx. 1 km from Rock Beach), MeeraPalli is the oldest mosque in Puducherry, dating back to the early 18th century (built around 1735–1738 during the French colonial era). The mosque stands out for its unique fusion of traditional Tamil coastal architecture and European colonial influenceβ€”featuring classic Dravidian-style carved pillars and arched arcades paired with French decorative motifs. Its historic presence forms an essential part of Puducherry's rich multicultural heritage.

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