Mamburam Maqam (Shrine of Mamburam Thangal) Mamburam,
Tirurangadi, Mamburam is located 26 kms from Tirur and on the northern bank of
Kadalundi river locally known as Panampuzha. The place is renowned for Makham
i.e. shrine. This Makham was built over the grave of Sayyid Hussain Ibn Alabi
Jiffer Thangal popularly known as Mamburam Thangal, reached Kerala from Thareem
in Yemen two centuries ago.He staunchly opposed the social disparities of that
time. History honours him not only as a spiritual leader of Malabar but also as
a social reformer and freedom fighter. Mamburam Makham is undoubtedly today one
of the busiest Muslim pilgrim centres in South India.He died in the month of
Shaban in the Hijira year 1169. It is an important pilgrim centre for Mulsims.
The Mamburam Nercha, held in memory of Mamburam Thangal near this tomb, takes
place once in a year in the month of Muharram, lasting for a week, will have
religious speeches and sessions of prayers. A mass food distribution will mark
the finale of the Uroos.
How to reach
Nearest railway station is Tirur (9 kms ) and Parappanangadi
(5 kms)
Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport
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