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Start date: 13-01-2010
End date: 14-01-2010
Venue: Kanjiramattom Mosque, Ernakulam district.
The Kanjiramattom mosque is believed to have been 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 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 45 km away.
Disclaimer
In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.
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