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CHANDANAKUDA
MAHOTSAVAM IN BEEMAPALLI |
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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. |
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FESTIVAL
AT CHERAMAN JUMA MASJID, KODUNGALLOOR |
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This is the first Juma Masjid in India and
is situated in the Methala Village of Kodungalloor
taluk, hardly 20 kilometres 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.
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MALAPPURAM
NERCHA |
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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 ensuing trouble
resulted in 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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