Event Date : 13 Jan, 2005
This mosque, 25 km from Kochi, is believed to have been built as a memorial
to Sheikh Fariduddin. The festival of ' Kodikuthu' commences on January 2 this
year. During the ' Chandanakkudam' ritual held at night, pilgrims carrying pots
covered with sandalwood paste proceed in a procession to the mosque. Six caparisoned
elephants and folk performances accompany the procession. Traditional Muslim
art forms like Oppana and Mappilappattu are also staged during the festival.
Kochi is well connected by rail and road to different other tourist places in
India and also has an airport
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