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Beemapally Mosque

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As we move towards the outskirts of the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 5 km south west of the railway station, we reach ‘Beemapally’, the place where the beautiful pink ‘Beemapally mosque’ is situated. Beema Palli is a muslim pilgrimage centre which is right under the flight path of planes landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport. It is the first in India and second in the world where the Juma prayers were started. This mosque houses the tomb of ‘Syedunnisa Beema Beevi’ who was a Muslim lady with divine powers and her son ‘Syedushuhadamaheen Abubacker’. It is one of the most important Muslim places of worship in Kerala. The ‘Dargah Sharif’ (mausoleum) is situated next to the mosque. This memorial is visited and worshiped by pilgrims belonging to all religions. The ‘Chandanakudam Mahotsavam’ or ‘Beemapalli Uroos’ is one of the most colorful Muslim festivals in Thiruvananthapuram. The mosque which is famous for the annual ‘Uroos’ is one among the ‘must watch’ list in the city tourism list. The mosque is surrounded by a good shopping area too.

History

 The Beemapally mosque got its name from the name of ‘Beema Beevi’, a member of the Prophet’s family, who is believed to have arrived here from Mecca. She is also believed to have been a woman with extraordinary spiritual powers. 

The story of Cheraman Perumal forms part of the history of this mosque. On a moon-lit night the king while walking on the rooftop of his palace along with the queen saw the moon suddenly splitting into two halves. Later he came to know through the Arab traders that a prophet called Muhammad had wrought a miracle on that fateful night, and sundered the moon before a crowd of dazed spectators. Impressed by this new messenger of God in Arabia, the king set out for the holy land after dividing his kingdom and assigning various territories to local chieftains to ensure smooth governance. In Arabia he met Mohammed and embraced Islam in the presence of Abu Bakr Siddique, who later became the first caliph. Cheraman, who took a Muslim name, Tajuddin, died on his way back to India and was buried on the shore of the Arabian Sea at ’Salalah’ in the Sultanate of ’Oman‘. It is said that he had earlier written letters to the local rulers of Malabar and sent it through his ministers along with Malik bin Dinar, a companion of Muhammad. In the letters he had asked them to “receive the bearers of the letters and treat them well and help them to construct mosques at Kodungallur and elsewhere”. The rulers of Kerala honored the letters and permitted Malik Bin Dinar and his fellow Arab traders to build mosques in Kerala.

Festivals

 A festival to commemorate Beema Beevi is conducted annually at Beemapally. This mosque is famous for the yearly ‘Urs’. The most important festival celebrated here is the ‘Chandanakudam’ festival which begins on the first of ‘Jama dul Akbar’ and continues for the next 10 days. The purpose of celebrating this festival is to mark the death anniversary of ‘Beema Beevi’. The festival ‘Chandanakudam Mahotsavam’ or ‘Beemapalli Uroos’ is a very colorful festival. The celebration starts with hoisting the traditional flag of the mosque in front of the elders and other devotees. This denotes the beginning of the festival. The devotees carry money in pots which are decorated with flowers and incense sticks. Sandal paste is also smeared on these pots; hence it is called as ‘Chandanakudam’. The opening of the pots is covered with white cloth and a garland is tied around the neck of the pot.

How to reach

 Beemapally is well connected by the State Road Transport bus services from the East Fort. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central, which is about 8 km away. The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 2 km away.

Bakr –Id

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‘Id – Ul – Azha’ or ‘Bakr – Id’ is the second biggest Muslim festival, only after ‘Ramzan Eid’. The festival falls on the 12thand final month of Islamic calendar, Dhu al – Hijjah. The celebration is aimed to honor the willingness of sacrifice made by Ibrahim by sacrificing his only son for the sake of the command of ‘Allah’.

History

In order to testify the faith of Ibrahim, ‘Allah’ appeared on his dreams and asked to sacrifice his biggest possession of life – Ismail, the only son of Ibrahim. Knowing that it is not yet another dream and are direct words from ‘Allah’, Ibrahim decided to fulfill the commands of him. What should be mentioned here specially is that Ismail is just 13 and was born to Ibrahim after many years of prayer to Allah.

Soon after hearing the orders of Allah, Ibrahim wanted to obey whatever he said, but consulted his son to know whether he is willing to sacrifice his life for Allah. Surprisingly, Ismail who just had turned 13 found to be mature enough to inform his willingness to do whatever god said to him. Thus, Ibrahim decided to do that unimaginable act. But, while Ibrahim attempted to cut his throat, god sent a lamb from heaven in place of Ismail and the latter was found unharmed.

And Ibrahim came out successfully from the test and ‘Bakrid’ is the commemoration of that event. As a gift from god, Ibrahim was granted a second son – Isaac.

Eid Prayers and rituals

Starting from dawn and ending just before Zuhar time, prayers are performed at any time during this day. Men are expected to go to mosque, or to be more precise ‘Eidgah’ to participate in prayer. But, menstruating women are not entitled to participate in the prayer. At the conclusion of Eid prayers, the Muslim embraces each other and will greet ‘Eid Mubarak’ to one other. Besides these acts, they will give gifts to children and will visit the homes of families and close ones.

Celebrations

Eid is also a time when personal cleanliness is given highest of importance by the Muslims. In order to practice this, they buy new cloths and are expected to appear in the best clothing. Every family is entitled to sacrifice their beloved domestic animal, but have to meet certain standards in terms of age and quality.

While the meet of the sacrificed animal is divided in to three parts, one third is taken by the family; another one third is given to relatives and friends. The remaining one third portions should be given to poor and needy ones. Thus, Eid also becomes a day to reckon humanity.

Ramadan the Holy Month Begins; Believers Observes Fast on the Holy Month around the World

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The days of holy fast started around the world. The minds of believers have been adorned for a month-long fast. On completion of Sha’ban 30th Wednesday, the believers entered the holy Ramadan in heart.

Every day in the Ramanan, the eyes, the tongue, and the ears, submits minds to the Lord. It is believed that good deeds are better for Ramadan than other months.

Therefore, charity too gives importance to the Ramadan. In the night prayer, friendship and Iftar will be held by every prayers.There are several features of the month of Ramadan.

Like the month of Qur’an the Ramadan. This is the month of Lailathul Khader.

The Battle of Badr was leading in Islam history. The month when the gates of heaven will be opened and the gates of hell will be closed.

 Holy Quran recitation, Iftar gatherings, religious sermons and prayer meetings will be cantered on mosques. Pilgrims gather in Mecca and Madeena. It is believed that if you perform an Umrah in Ramadan you will get the same reward from the Haj.

Kadakkal Devi Temple: the Shrine without Idol

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The idol of Kadaikal temple is known as Kadakalalama. It is one of the main temples in Alathurmoodu at Kadaikkal Panchayat in Kollam District. One of the features of the temple is that no idol is dedicated here.

Instead of the idol, altar is worshiped here. The name of the place comes from the word ‘Kadaikal’ which means foot of Godess.

The Kadaikkal Thiruvathira festival which is famous, celebrates annually. It is believed that the vision of Goddess Kadaikal is only possible through the crown of the goddess, Tirumudi. Priests are not Brahmins in Kadaikal Bhagavathi temple.The pujas are performed by Nettur Kuruppans here.

Why Ladies Takes ‘Vritham’ in Thiruvathira?

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In the month of Dhunu, according to Hindu mythology, the festival of Lord Shiva is celebrated as Thiruvathira. It is also said that the marriage between Parameswara and Goddess Parvathi took place on the day of Tiruvatha. Women share in this practice with Noambu on this day. They take their food at one time in this day, and do not be sleep until the day.

It takes place on the full moon night in Dhanu,is also the longest night in a year.  According to the historical literature, Thiruvathira has been celebrated for more than 1500 years.

There is a reason behind ladies take vritham on Thiruvathira was celebrated by Hindu married women for the prosperity and healthy life of their husband while youngsters take part in the festivities to marry a man of their choice.

The main rituals of Thiruvathira are celebrated during the sunrise, bathing in the pool, Noyamb nokal, Thiruvathirakali. Thiruvathira is celebrated this January 1st.

How to Observe Ramayana Month, Rituals

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Malayalam month of Karkkadaka had another name, sacred or Ramayana Month. So we need to recite all Ramadan this month. The month of Karkkadaka creates generally inadequacies and disturbances. The recitation of Ramayana used by the ancestors to get rid these difficulties. There are certain systems to observe Ramayana as well. You know what that is.

The Ramayanaparayam should begin from Sri Rama Rama Rama in Balakandam. You should read this part of the Balakandam before reading any portion. It should start from where the best things are described and stop where it says good things. Do not begin or stop from where war, riot, and death can describe. It is best to stop reading at the end of the event. To end recitation of the Ramayana, we must stop recapping the Ramayana epic in the end of the battlefield.

Bath and wear clean cloths.Have to wear sandal on forehead. Hook up the lamp (nilavilakku). You can put two to five flames (thiri). You shall read Ramayana to the east and to the north. Do not place the Ramayana book on the bare floor. You use cloth or mat.

 Additionally, Ramayana recitation should not be read in the evening. There is a presence of Sri Hanuman in the place which reading Ramayana. So Anjaneyan should have a seat to sit. In the evening, Sandhya is supposed to be worship for Hanuman. That is why they do not recite Ramayana that time.

No need for Priest, devotees wearing Garland for Althara Rajaraja Ganapathy in Pala

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The devotees must wear garlands, like the lemon garland, the Karuka garland directly to the god. The Rajaraja Ganapathy lord in Pala always like this type of offering other than the offerings of the priest.

It is the only Ganapathy temple in Kerala where devotees worship the lamp and garlands directly to the god.

This temple is situated in middle of the town in Pala, near Lalam Mahadeva temple road.

Altharara Ganapathy Bhagwan had been a few devotees long years ago. time. But over the years, the devotees are increases day to day, sources said.

Now the devotees come and clean road and premise in front of the temple in the morning.

Only in the last Friday of the Malayala month, Brahmin priest worship in this temple. The pooja is performed by the priest of the Mahadeva Temple at that day.

The Prathishta day is on July 14. At that time the devotees gathered here to broke coconut.

 The glory of the Raja Rajag Ganapathy Bhagavan, who is mesmerized directly by the devotees, is spreading all over the world.

Bhagoriya Festival : Especially for Lovers

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Like based on many of the beliefs, there is a lot of celebrations in India that do not have any power behind them. Bhagori Festival (Bhagariya Hath Festival) is also known as Bilalas and Bhils, celebration of tribes. The youths celebrates this festival because of this festival helps them a chance to marry their loved one.

Valentines youth will attend in this celebration.

Bhagori’s customs are a blessing for those who love to go unanswered as they are opposed to their family members. Bhagriya celebration is a special feature of the celebration of marriage, which means that they are getting married without the permission of the parents who do not know that they are skirts.

Bhagori is a unique feature of the festival which is held in the month of March in front of the Holi festival. This is mainly for ladies and gentlemen because; young men are allowed to choose their own bridesmaid.

 Both the parents of the youngsters also attend in the function. The opposition to their children’s love cannot be expressed by the parents at this time. Like wedding ceremony, the music and dance will be arranged in this session also.

The boys will approach their lover with a box of saffron powder, which was collected from the tree Palash, and throw it over the girl. This mean to the boys love the girl.

If the girl accepts the boys love she throws the saffron over him.

If she disagrees to marry him, she shall not be thrown the saffron at the boy. Then the boy could not get another chance to select a girl. But he will get a chance to attract the girl.

After going to home, the family engages their marriage. This festival is still stands in the tribes of Madhya 

Navarathri celebrated across the country

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Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ meaning Sanskrit. This festival, which lasts nine nights and ten days, is worshiping nine forms of power. During the first three days of Navratri, Devi is worshiped as Parvati, the next three days Lakshmi, and the last three days, Saraswathi Pooja. There are only five nights, but only three are celebrated now. There will be a pooja for the Navaratri

People attach great significance to each day of the Navarathri and worship the Goddess in these forms with Kanya puja, special naivedyam (offering) and alankarams (decorations) at home. Women gather in huge numbers to recite Devi Mahatmyam and sing classical numbers in ragas dedicated for each of these days.

While the celebrations are already on in full swing, with a couple of days already behind us, we give you a lowdown on how these special pujas are performed and which flowers, naivedyam and ragas are significant during Navarathri. Meanwhile, the violence in the name of Sabarimala is continuing, the devotee observing Pooja in Kerala.

Diwali; the Festival of Lights

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Diwali is a festival of lights, celebrated by all people beyond cast and religion. Diwali Festival is a celebration of the victory of goodness over evil. The word ‘Diwali’ literally means a lamp of lights. The people lavish in the lights of the lanterns, offering crackers and sweets. Diwali is celebrated in five days, such as the Brahmacharya, Chaturdasi, Lakshmi Puja, Bali, and Bhatia. This festival is celebrated on the second day of Kumbh Mela. According to the legend, the Yema visited his sister Yemi. So this day is also called Yama Dwitheeya. The festivals of this day are the rites done by your brothers and sisters also.

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