Beemapally

Beemapally is a muslim mosque situated in Thiruvananthapuram. The Beemappalli Dargah Shareef is dedicated to Hazratha Bema bevi a pious Muslim lady endowed with extraordinary powers. Hazratha Bema  and her son Syedushuhadamaheen Abubacker  who belong to the family of Prophet Mohammed are believed to have come here from Arabia centuries ago, to preach their religion Islam.The annual ten-day Sandal and Urs Shareef festival at Beemappalli is held in memory of Hazratha Sayeedunissa Bevi and her son Hazrath Sayyidussaheed Maheen Aboobaker who are laid to rest here. Thousands of pilgrims irrespective of caste and religion from different parts visit this shrine.

This mosque is famous for the yearly Uroos. The most important festival celebrated here is the Chandanakudam festival which begins on the first of Jama dul Akir and continues for the next 10 days. The purpose of celebrating this festival is to mark the death anniversary of Beema Bheevi. The festival Chandanakudam Mahotsavam or Beemapalli Uroos is a very colorful festival. The celebration starts with hoisting the traditional flag of the mosque in front of the elders and other devotees. This denotes the beginning of the festival. The devotees carry money in pots which are decorated with flowers and incense sticks. Sandal paste is also smeared on these pots; hence it is called as Chandanakudam. The opening of the pots is covered with white cloth and a garland is tied around the neck of the pot. Thousands of pilgrims travelled here in to take part in the festival. Flowers, silk cloth and oil offered here at Dargah Shareef were distributed to the devotees who visited the shrine, as is the practice.

How to reach

Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvananthapuram railway station

Nearest Airport:Thiruvananthapuram International Airport