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Venue: Kanjiramattom Mosque, Ernakulam district
In Kerala, every year, in the month of January, the festival of Kodikuthu takes place at the Kanjiramattom mosque located in the district of Ernakulam. This mosque is a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin.
The main attraction of the festival is the chandanakkudam ritual. This event that takes place at night will have pilgrims carrying pots covered with sandalwood paste. They will move as a procession to the mosque. Accompanying the procession are elephants in their traditional festival attire and folk performances. The festival is also an opportunity for people to watch traditional Muslim art forms like the Duffmuttu and the Kolkali.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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