Golden Jubilee Museum:
Agatti is home to the only museum in entire Lakshadweep. Named Golden Jubilee Museum, it showcases models of traditional Minicoy sailboats (jagdhoni). It is also the best place to know the history of Lakshadweep by glimpsing on the display of olden day jars, pots, wooden chests and invaluable collection of gold coins. On the ground floor of the two floored building, there are two busts of Lord Buddha that are assumed to be from between 9th and 12th AD. These artifacts tells us a lot about the periods before Islam came to Lakshadweep Islands. The museum is open from 10AM till 5PM.
Mohiyudeen Mosque:
Mohiyudeen Mosque:
Mohiyudeen Mosque is the oldest mosque in Lakshadweep that dates back to 16th century. The mosque stands surrounded by grove of palms and magnificently and intricately carved tombstones some of which are as old as the mosque and few were built afterwards. The moment you enter the mosque, a pure and calming peace grips you leaving you feeling sober than ever. Mohiyudeen Mosque is built in the style resembling Malabar Temple. The unique thing about the mosque is that there are no minarets. There is also a huge well and a tank inside the premises of the tank.
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