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Thalangara
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Thalangara |
| settlement_type | town |
| image_skyline | File:Thalangara Wharf1.jpg |
| image_caption | Thalangara Estuary |
| pushpin_map | India Kerala |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Kerala, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Kerala |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Kasargod |
| established_title | |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Malayalam, English |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 04994 (671122-PIN) |
| registration_plate | KL-14 |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Climate |
| blank1_info_sec2 | moderate (Köppen) |
| website |
Thalangara is a part of Kasaragod Town, the district headquarters of the Kasaragod district in the South Indian state of Kerala. Malik Denar Juma Masjid and Dargah is located here. Its economy is dependent on remittance from expatriate workers in the Persian Gulf, particularly Dubai. Thalangara consists of areas like Padinhar, Kunnil, Kadavath, Khazilane, Nuppadamail, Bangod, Theruvath, and Korkode. The areas of Thalangara consist of smaller mohallas (localities) and each locality has its own mosque and madrassa.
Thalangara also houses the oldest and the biggest hospital in Kasargod district, the Malik Dinar Charitable Hospital, established in 1970 by Janab KS Abdullah. This institution is an educational centre of Kasaragod, with a School of Nursing, College of Nursing, B.Pharm. and D.Pharm. colleges.
Malik Deenar
Malik Deenar () is said by Malabar Muslims to be the first generation follower of the Islamic prophet Muhammed who came to India to propagate Islam in the Indian subcontinent. His dargah is located at Thalangara which is consecrated inside a structure that was formerly a Tharavad of a local Tulu Chief.
Malik Deenar Juma Masjid
Malik Deenar Mosque, formally Malik Deenar Juma Masjid, is a mosque located about 3 kilometres from Kasaragod Town . The mosque is dedicated to Malik Deenar, who arrived from Arabia on a mission to spread Islam on the coast of Malabar. It was assumed to be initially built in CE. The mosque was constructed in 1809; and in 2018, the mosque was re-renovated to its current form.
Culture
Prior to Urbanisation, Thalangara was mostly forest with narrow and uneven roads. Absence of Electricity influenced local and daily routine. Agriculture, handicrafts ane fishing were the main occupations.
Primary Languages spoken are Malayalam, Beary, Konkani (now very rare). Although Arabic and Hindi was widely known by most residents due to Mass work migration to Gulf and other countries.
Occurrence of "Uroos" once every 4 years significant spiritual and social even that closely resembles Hindu temple festivals and Hindu traditions in its atmosphere of devotion, music and community. The festival becomes center of both faith and business, with traders, food vendors and artisants setting up stalls, creating a fusion of worship and local commerce.
Thalangara Thoppi, a traditional Muslim cap crafted by hand in Thalangara, was a type of Muslim cap that had a global market in the Gulf and Africa.
Image gallery
File:Old Malikdeenar.jpg|Old Malik Deenar Mosque File:Malik Deenar Mosque, Kasaragod 2018.jpg|Expanded Malik Deenar Mosque and Dargah File:Malik Deenar Islamic Academy side view.jpg|Madrassa File:Malik deenar entrance.jpg|Malik Deenar Entrance (Old) File:Malik Dinar.JPG|Actual grave of Malik Deenar
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