Kanjiramattom Mosque
The mosque is situated at Kanjiramattom, 30 km from Kochi. It is
believed that the mosque was erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim
saint, Sheikh Parid. Another great Muslim saint, Baver is supposed to
have prayed here and attained salvation.
The
Kodikuthu festival, which falls in December-January, is a major
attraction for thousands of devotees. A huge procession is held in the
night, when the pilgrims carrying pots of sandalwood paste proceed to
the mosque as part of a ritual called as ' Chandanakkudam'.
Six caparisoned elephants and folk performances are the main
attractions of the procession. Traditional Muslim art forms like
'Oppana' and 'Mappilappattu' are also staged during the festival.
General Information
Location
30 Kms From Kochi
Main Attraction
Kodikuthu Festival
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