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Description of Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu, Ernakulam
Built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin the Kanjiramattom mosque is the place where this festival is held. During the Chandanakkudam ritual at night the pilgrims carry pots covered with sandalwood paste and proceed in a procession to the mosque. You can get to see a glimpse of the six caparisoned and ornamented elephants and folk performances add color to the performance. You can see traditional Muslim art forms like Duffmuttu and Kolkali are also staged during the festival. The traditional art forms like the Oppana and Mappilappattu are also staged during the festival. These are song and dance performances which are a part of the Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu, Ernakulam.
One of the famous Muslim festivals of Kerala, the Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is held 25 kms from Ernakulam. Celebrated in Kanjiramattom the Kodikuthu Festival draws number of tourists from all over. The Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu, Ernakulam is one of the important religious festivals of Kerala. People dress in their best clothes and offer their prayers in the Kanjiramattom mosque during this festival.
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