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The Kanjiramattom Mosque is situated at Kanjiramattom, 30 km from Kochi district, kerala.The Kanjiramattom mosque is believed to be built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin.The Kanjiramattom mosque is the right example of antique beauty of mazhars and dargahs.Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is an annual festival celebrated at Kanjiramattom Mosque.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.Six caparisoned elephants are major attractions in the procession.Traditional Muslim art forms like 'Oppana' and 'Mappilappattu' are also staged during the festival.These are song and dance performances which are a part of the Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu.People dress in their best clothes and offer their prayers in the Kanjiramattom mosque during this festival. |
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Address: Kanjiramattom, Ernakulam(kochi) District, Kerala, India. |
District: Ernakulam district. |
Nearest City: Thodupuzha, Koothattukulam, Perumbavoor and Ernakulam(kochi) . |
Best time to visit: January 13 to 14 |
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You can Involve in Kodikuthu festival, Watch the 'Chandanakkudam' which is called sandalwood paste and also you can see elephants are major attractions in the procession. |
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Police Station: Tripunithura Police Station Hill palace police station Panangad Police Station Police Station Edappally Fort Cochin Police Station |
Nearest Hospital: Hail Mary Hospital Rcm Hi-Tech Multi Speciality Hospital Nairs Hospital Ranjini Eye Hospital R C M Hospital Kandamkulathy Ayurveda Hospital |
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Useful Links: |
http://mulanthuruthy.blogspot.com/2009/04/kanjiramattom-mosque.html http://manojsangani.blogspot.com/2008/04/kerala-festival-calendar-2008.html |