Friday, 27 May 2011

Beema Palli (Mosque)

                                                                                This is a holy place of Muslim pilgrimage. The mosque is dedicated to Beema Beevi a Muslim lady with miracle spiritual powers. It is believed that she is a member of the family of Prophet Mohammed and arrived from Mecca (Saudi Arabia) to preach the Muslim religion-Islam. Beema Beevi and her son Sayyidussaheed Maheen Aboobaker were interred here.
10 days Chandanakudam Mahotsavam is celebrated at Beemapalli every year on March-April. Uroos festival at Beemapalli is observed in remembrance of Beema Beevi and her son on their death anniversary. It is celebrated by all people irrespective of caste or creed.
The pilgrims carry with them a coin filled clay pot decorated with sandal wood paste as offering .This is known as chandanakudam. So this festival also is known as 'Chandanakudam'.
The offerings are silk, flowers and coconut oil circulated among the pilgrims..


Location: It is located at southwest, 12 Km away from Thiruvaanthapuram city.
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central - 12 km away.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport -4 km

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