KONDOTTY NERCHA
Celebrated In: Malappuram, Kerala
Centre of Activity: Pazhayangadi Mosque
Duration: Week Long Festival
Held In: March
Centre of Activity: Pazhayangadi Mosque
Duration: Week Long Festival
Held In: March
Valiya
Nercha is the week long festival, celebrated at the Kondotty Mosque,
situated at Kondotty on the Malappuram
- Kozhikode route. Meaning 'the great
vow', the festival is held in the month of March.
This mosque, believed to date back to the 18th century is popularly known
as Pazhayangadi
and is associated with the Muslim Saint, Muhammed Shah, famous as Kondotty
Thangal. Thousands of devotees attend the religious procession and fairs
held during the festival.
