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Thangal Uppapa

Thangal Uppapa
تنغل اباب
Thangal Uppapa
Thangal Uppapa
Saint hailing from Kollam, later buried in Nellikunnu, Kasaragod
Born Kollam, Kerala, India
Died September 6, 1962
India 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.



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