CHANDANAKUDA
MAHOTSAVAM IN BEEMAPALLI
The
holy shrine of Beema Beevi, more popularly known as Beempalli,
which is held sacred by Muslims as well as others, is situated
about five kilometres southwest of the Trivandrum Central
Railway Station, on the beach road leading to Poonthura
via Valiyathura. Beemapalli is a shrine dedicated to the
hallowed memory of Beema Beevi, a pious and devoted Muslim
lady gifted with divine powers. It is one of the most distinguished
mosques in Kerala, which draws large gatherings. Pilgrims
of all ages from all communities can be seen heading towards
the shrine all along the routes during this festival.
FESTIVAL
AT CHERAMAN JUMA MASJID, KODUNGALLOOR
This is the first
Juma Masjid in India and is situated in the Methala Village
of Kodungalloor taluk, hardly 20 kilometre from Irinjalakuda
railway station. According to the legend, Cheraman Perumal
went on a pilgrimage to Arabia where he met Prophet Mohammed
at Jeddah and embraced Islam and accepted the name Thajuddin.
VELIANCODE
JARAM NERCHA FESTIVAL
In the
village of veliancode there is a Jaram (tomb) where the
body of a great Tangal (priest) who had exceptionally divine
qualities, lies buried. The 'Nercha Festival' is celebrated
in memory of his death.
Years ago,
one of the female dependants of Para Nambisan, a petty chieftain
of Malappuram, was taken away by the local Muslims as a
slave. Para Nambisan who could not bear this ignominy wanted
to wreak vengeance upon the culprits. He therefore, sent
for Marakkar, a leader of the local Muslims and the concussing
death for so many on both sides. In memory of the devoted
Muslim leaders who gave up their lives during the fight,
a nercha is conducted every year, either in February or
in March in the Mosque at Malappuram.
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