Thangal Uppapa

Thangal Uppapa (Arabic: تنغل اباب; died 6 September 1962)[1] was a Muslim holy man from Kollam, Kerala.

Thangal Uppapa
تنغل اباب
Thangal Uppapa
Saint hailing from Kollam, later buried in Nellikunnu, Kasaragod
BornKollam, Kerala, India
DiedSeptember 6, 1962
Nellikunnu, Kasaragod,
Venerated inIslam
Major shrineThangal Uppapa Maqam, Nellikunnu, Kasaragod

His tomb, located at Nellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid,[2] Nellikunnu, 2 km away from Kasaragod, is pilgrimage centre. His works and services in Kasargod and Mangalore are regarded by his Muslim community as worthy and peerless.[3][4][5][6][7]

Early life

He was born in Kollam, Kerala and travelled many places. During his staying at Mangalore he attracted huge crowds. Eventually he settled at Nellikunnu and lived there until his death.[8][9]

Death

He died on September 6, 1962. His tomb is located now in Nellikunnu.[10][11]

References
  1. "Thangal Uppappa Urs from today". The Hindu. Mangalore. 11 February 2004. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  2. "Nellikunnu Mosque". holidayiq.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  3. "THANGAL UPPAPA IN SUNNIKOOTAM". Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  4. "ASHRAFNLKN". Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  5. Muhiyudeen Juma Jaideep Shenoy - Times Of India Reporter "Thangal Uppapa Uroos Thangal Uppapa Uroos will be held at Muhiyudeen Juma Masjid at Nellikunnu in Kasargod district of Kerala from April 18 to 28. Masjid committee president NA Abdul Rahiman Poona will hoist the flag on April 18. United Jamath qazi of Kasargod TKM Bava Musliyar will inaugurate the religious discourse."
  6. "Nellikunnu Mosque". holidayiq.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  7. "hosdurgbeach.8k.com". 8k.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  8. "OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF ASHRAF NLKN". Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  9. "About Kazargode - Tourism Discovery". tourismdiscovery.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  10. "A REPORT ABOUT THANGAL UPPAPA". Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  11. http://jamenbo.com/new-j42UE7Wo-f4.html


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