Jama-at Mosque Malappuram

The Jama-at-Mosque of Malappuram is an important landmark worth visiting on a trip to the backwaters of Kerala. The eager tourist will come across the beautiful Malappuram if they will trot a distance of twelve kilometers to the south west of Manjeri and fifty two kilometers to the south west of Kozhikode. It was military home base of the British and European soldier and also houses the Malabar special Police.

A visit to Malappuram will take you to the dilapidated fortress constructed by Tipu Sultan. It comprises of Perinthalmanna, Kozhikode and Ponnani.

Malappuram is located in the picturesque locale of the Nilgiri hills, Arabian Sea, Palakkad and Thrissur and Kozhikode and Wyanad, manning its eastern, western, southern and northern borders.

The Jama-at- Mosque, two hundred and eighty years of age, wears a quaint look. The décor involves pristine white colored walls coupled with azure hued doors. The aesthetics of the mosque displays the intricacies of a Hindu shrine. This is again related to the historical background of the mosque. The construction of the mosque is attributed to one Prana Nambi clan. It is believed that the aforementioned royal dynasty had seized the lands of Muslims and were stricken by a bout of a mysterious ailment. It was considered to be a curse and to ward off the bad luck, the Jama-at- mosque was erected.

The Jama-at-mosque does not welcome its female devotees with open arms.

Hordes of pilgrims flock to Jama-at-mosque to pay their homage during the four day long celebrations held in the month of April. Travel buffs can also add a visit to the sepulcher that stands as a testimony to the struggle of the Malapurram fighters. The Mappila narrative songs and poems mentions their heroic deeds. A festival called Omanur Nercha celebrates their astounding feats.

The interested tourists need not worry about the accessibility of Malappuram. It is strategically connected by road, railways and aerial routes.

Last Updated on 24 May 2011