Welcome
to South India and experience the untouched delightful South by invasions throughout
its history. South India and the Indian heritage is more intact here than in other
regions of the country. This is a land of temples, a land of the devoutees.
Pilgrimages in Kerala Muslim Pilgrimages in Kerala Cheraman Juma Masjid, Kodungallor: The first mosque in India.
Situated in Methala, Kodungalloor, hardly 20 kilometer from the Irinjalakuda
railway station.Legend says King Cheraman Perumal of Kodungallor left for Mecca,
embraced Islam, accepted the name Thajudee, married the sister of the then King
of Jeddah.
Ottapalam Juma Masjid: Mortal remains of Uthman Auliya, a revered man
in Muslim Community here, is entombed here. Prayers are held in this mosque
on Fridays. Annual festival is held in January-February.
The Jama-at mosque, Malappuram: The Jama-at mosque is important for Kerala’s
Muslims. The annual Nercha festival of the mosque is celebrated for four days
in April. The Jama-at mosque is important for Kerala’s Muslims. The annual
Nercha festival of the mosque is celebrated for four days in April. Adjoining
the mosque is a mausoleum of the Malappuram Shaheeds whose brave exploits have
been immortalised in Mappilla Ballads.
Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti: On the way to Malappuram, 18 km east of
Manjeri, is Kondotti a prominent pilgrim centre for Muslims.
