West Masjid, Athikkadai, Thiruvarur

West Masjid, Athikkadai, Thiruvarur

West Masjid is a Mosque located at Athikkadai village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. It is centrally located by Mannargudi (South) – Kudavasal (North), Thiruvarur (East) and Thanjavur(West). Athikkadai Muslims began to rule in Tamilnadu in 1692. In the era of King Nawab and Serfoji II, Athikkadai emerged as a residential village. Its name may be derived from the tree name “Haathi” and the density of the tree “Kaadu”. Over time "Haati Kaadu" became Athikkadai.

Athikkadai is located at about 6 Kms from Koothanallur, 16 Kms from Mannargudi, 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 16 Kms from Kudavasal, 19 Kms from Thiruvarur, 47 Kms from Thanjavur and 102 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.