Kanjiramattom Festival

Kanjiramattom Festival in Kerela

Kanjiramattom Mosque, is believed to have been built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin. The famous Kanjiramattom Mosque is about 25 km from Kochi.

The Kanjiramattom mosque is the right example of antique beauty of mazhars and dargahs. The festival of ‘ Kodikuthu’ which commences on the month of December – January every year, is the major festival of Kanjiramattom Mosque.. During the ‘ Chandanakkudam’ ritual held at night, the pilgrims carries pots covered with sandalwood paste and proceed in a procession to the mosque.

Six caparisoned elephants and folk performances accompany this grand procession. Traditional Muslim art forms like Oppana and Mappilappattu are also staged during the Kodikuthu festival. It is believed that the great muslim saint Baver has prayed in this Mosque and attained eternal bliss. The Mosque is easily accessible from Cochin and Cochin is well connected to the other major Indian cities by air, rail and road.

Start Date: 13-01-2006

End Date : 14-01-2006

Venue: Kanjiramattom Mosque, Ernakulam District

The Kanjiramattom mosque is believed to be built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin. The festival of ‘Kodikuthu’ is held from January 13 to 14 every year. During the ‘Chandanakkudam’ ritual held at night, pilgrims carrying pots covered with sandalwood paste proceed in a procession to the mosque. Caparisoned elephants and folk performances accompany the procession. Traditional Muslim art forms like Duffmuttu and Kolkali are also staged during the festival.

Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam, about 25 kms away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 45 kms away.