Thangal Uppapa تنغل اباب |
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Thangal Uppapa
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Saint hailing from Kollam, later buried in Nellikunnu, Kasaragod | |
Born | Kollam, Kerala, India |
Died | September 6, 1962 Nellikunnu, Kasaragod, |
Venerated in | Islam |
Major shrine | Thangal Uppapa Maqam, Nellikunnu, Kasaragod |
Thangal Uppapa (Arabic: تنغل اباب; died 6 September 1962) was a Muslim holy man from Kollam, Kerala.
His tomb, located at Nellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid,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.
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.
He died on September 6, 1962. His tomb is located now in Nellikunnu.