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Figure 5 The Deulwadi Precinct, UranCase Study- MosqueMosques in the Konkan are mostly built with private initiative. Several features on the mosquesconform to the domestic architecture of the Muslim town houses, ornamented with Islamicelements from Bijapur, as well as Classical elements like Corinthian pilasters. This mix isrepresentative of turn of the century Muslim domestic architecture. The Jami mosque in Uranwas built by Hazrat Shaikh Mulla Husain Tungekar a prominent and wealthy citizen from Uran’sKonkani Muslim Community, and represents, among many other sub-cultures, the contributionof the Konkani Muslims to its development. On the other hand, the mosques at Vijaydurg andAchra, although accorded the status of Friday Mosques, are entirely functional and domestic inscale reflecting on the everyday qualities of practiced faith in its aspect.the aesthetic of the masjidFigure 6. The Jami Masjid, Uran- exterior aspect and interior aestheticFigure 7. The Jami Masjid, Vijaydurg, The Jami Masjid, Achra