BEEMA PALLI CHANDANAKUDAM
Celebrated In: Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala
Centre of Activity: Beema Palli
Duration Of Festival: 10 Days
Held In: March/April
Centre of Activity: Beema Palli
Duration Of Festival: 10 Days
Held In: March/April
Beema
Palli is a mosque situated on the coast, nearly 5 kms south of
Thiruvananthapuram city. The
shrine is dedicated to Beema Beevi, a pious muslim lady believed to have
divine powers.
The mosque is visited by devotees of all religions. The ten-day
Chandanakudam Festival, which starts on the first of jama dul Akbar
(March- April) of the Hijra year, attracts thousands of pilgrims.
The devotees bring earthen pots (kudams) filled with coins as offerings.
These pots are coated with sandal wood paste (chandanam). Hence the name
'Chandanakudam'.
