Erumeli Vavar Masjid

Erumeli is a small town, 60 kms north east of Kottayam town. Erumeli is the gateway to the Sabarimala temple. Vavar also known as Vavaraswami.Vavar was the friend and companion of Lord Ayyappa, the deity in Sabarimala temple. The pilgrims going this way to Sabarimala halt here and give offering to Vavar by way of breaking coconuts on a stone by throwing on it. Thousands of pilgrims join the procession of Petta Thullal which is believed that the re-enactment of the annihilation of Mahishi by Lord Ayyappa.

The devotion of Vavaraswami to Ayyappan and the key role that the Islamic Masjid has in the Ayyappa Pilgrimage, highlights the communal harmony in Kerala. The devotion of Vavaraswami also highlights the relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown to all, whether they are Muslims, Hindus or Christians.

The Chandanakudam festival of this mosque is very famous and well celebrated in Januvary coincides with the Makaravilakku festival of Sabarimala. Every pilgrim to Sabarimala visit this mosque in respect of Ayyappa and Vavar.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Kottayam Railway Station

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport

Korome Masjid

Korome Masjid/Mosque is a famous religious centre in Wayanad District which is around 23 km from Mananthavady. This is a famous mosque in kerala believed to a 400-year-old which is built in traditional Kerala style. The mosque was originally built by the local Nair community in the traditional architectural style with wood carvings.

An annual Uroos festival conducted in April which is very famous and  draws thousands of people from all communities. Most important is the janazas (funeral processions) would come to Korome from as far as Varampetta. You can also visit the dargah of Syed Shihabuddin Imbich, a Muslim saint.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Calicut Railway Station

Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport

Kanjiramattom masjid

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.

Hazrath Kaduvayil Thangal Dargah

Hazrath Kaduvayil Thangal Dargah is one of the famous pilgrim centres in kerala that houses the shrine of a famous local Muslim saint. It is on National Highway 47 and attracts people from all religions, who seek the saint's blessings. The Kaduvayil Mosque is one of the ancient and famous one of its kind in southern Kerala, situated by the side of NH 47 in Chirayinkeezhu Taluk. The centre of attraction is the holly shrine (Darga) of the renowned Sufi Saint known as Kaduvail Thangal, one of the descendants of Prophet Muhamad (PBH).

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram central

Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Mamburam Maqam

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

Ponnani Juma Masjid

Juma Masjid in Ponnani is an old mosque located in Malappuram district. The Masjid is also recognised as the ‘Makkah of Kerala Muslims’ and it was set up in the year  1510 by Zainudhin Makhdum, a Muslim spiritual leader.  This mosque was once a centre of Islamic education for the  Muslim community in Kerala. As per the records of William (a historian) Logan in Malabar Manual, Juma Masjid was built in 925 Hijrah.

The architect of this mosque was a Hindu artisan who was a close friend of Makhdum and was known as Ashaari. Later he was converted to Islam and came to be known as Ashaari Thangal. The grave of Makhdum as well as the Ashari is at this place. This mosque was a centre of Islamic education for the Muslims in Kerala.

How to Reach

Nearest Railway Station:Kuttipuram railway station

Nearest Airport:Karipur International Airport

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