Kanjiramattom Mosque, is believed to
have been built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin. The famous Kanjiramattom
Mosque is about 25 km from Kochi. The
Kanjiramattom mosque is the right example of antique beauty of mazhars and
dargahs. The fable has it that the shrine was
constructed in the memory of the holy Sheikh Fariduddin. It is
believed that the great muslim saint Vaver has prayed in this Mosque and
attained eternal bliss.The festival of ' Kodikuthu' which
commences on the month of December - January every year, is the major festival
of Kanjiramattom Mosque.. During the ' Chandanakkudam' ritual held at night,
the pilgrims carries pots covered with sandalwood paste and proceed in a
procession to the mosque. Celebrations
as part of the festival here are held at night. Other attractions of the
festival include caparisoned elephants, musical programs like mappilappattu and
oppana and duff-muttu.
How to reach
Nearest railway
station:Ernakulam railway station.
Nearest airport: Cochin International
Airport.
