Thangal Uppapa تنغل اباب | |
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![]() Thangal Uppapa | |
Saint hailing from Kollam, later buried in Nellikunnu, Kasaragod | |
Born | Kollam, Kerala, India |
Died | 6 September 1962![]() |
Venerated in | Islam |
Major shrine | Thangal Uppapa Maqam, Nellikunnu, Kasaragod |
Thangal Uppapa (Arabic: تنغل اباب; died 6 September 1962)[1] was a Muslim holy man from Kollam, Kerala.
His tomb, located at Nellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid,[2] Nellikunnu, 2 km away from Kasaragod, is a 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]
He was born in Kollam, Kerala and visited many places. During his time at Mangalore he attracted huge crowds. Eventually he settled at Nellikunnu and lived there until his death.[8][9]
He died on 6 September 1962. His tomb is located now in Nellikunnu.[10][11]