Claim: Video of an ancient temple that is now converted into a Mosque in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu.
Fact-check: The Pottalpudur Dargah in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, was not originally a Hindu temple - FACTLY
Verdict: the video depicts pottalpudur dargah, situated in tenkasi, tirunelveli district of tamil nadu. there is no evidence to suggest that the mosque was previously a temple. according to information available on the tamil nadu tourism website, the dargah was constructed in the memory of islamic scholar mohideen abdul qadir jilani in the 17th century  and is renowned for its construction inspired by the heritage of dravidian architecture. in tamil nadu, many mosques are built using dravidian architecture, with jumma palli  in kilakarai being one of the most notable examples. the tamil nadu government fact-checking organization also refuted the viral claim. hence, the claim made in the post is false.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Akshay Kumar Appani
Date published: 2024-05-09T07:01:43