# Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid (Appavanibham Nercha)

> Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid (Appavanibham Nercha) at Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid (Appavanibham Nercha), Kozhikode, 4 Mar 2027, tickets: https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2018/idiyangara-appavanibham/822

- **When:** 4 Mar 2027, 8:00 AM – 4 Jun 2027, 10:00 PM IST
- **Venue:** Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid (Appavanibham Nercha)
- **Address:** Idiyangara, Kozhikode, Kozhikode, Kerala, 673003
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Get tickets:** https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2018/idiyangara-appavanibham/822
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## About this event

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Appavanibham Nercha is an annual religious observance held at the historic Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid on Francis Road in Thekkepuram, Kuttichira, Kozhikode. The tradition is more than four centuries old and is associated with Sheikh Shamsuddin Mohammad bin Alauddin al Himsi, a religious figure who is traditionally said to have lived in Calicut during the 16th century. The festival is notable for its distinctive offerings and for the participation of people from different communities, making it an important expression of Kozhikode’s Mappila Muslim heritage and traditions of shared religious culture. The central feature of the Nercha is the presentation of offerings at the mosque. Devotees bring locally cultivated agricultural produce, new clothes and other items as expressions of devotion, while a particularly distinctive practice involves offering miniature representations of human body parts and limbs. These offerings are connected with longstanding devotional traditions associated with the shrine. Kerala Tourism records Appavanibham Nercha as an annual festival usually held in April, with the principal observance extending over four days. Religious activities associated with the festival include prayers, sermons and other customary observances, while the mosque and its surrounding locality become a focus of community participation during the festival period. The event is not simply a private religious gathering: Kerala Tourism records participation by people irrespective of caste or creed and notes that thousands of believers attend. The historic mosque itself contributes to the character of the celebration. Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid is a traditional Malabar mosque whose architecture reflects Kerala’s distinctive Islamic heritage, with sloping tiled roofs, wooden elements and other features characteristic of historic mosques in the region. The mosque has also been associated with religious and charitable institutions serving the local community. Appavanibham therefore brings together worship, customary offerings, community participation and the cultural heritage of historic Kozhikode. For visitors interested in the religious traditions of Malabar, the festival offers an opportunity to observe a distinctive living practice centred on a historic mosque and its associated traditions. As the observance takes place at an active place of worship, visitors should respect religious customs and any instructions issued by the mosque authorities. The annual timing and detailed programme may vary according to the religious calendar, so current dates should be confirmed before visiting.

🚆 Railway: Kozhikode Railway Station – approximately 1.5 km from Idiyangara Sheikh Masjid, according to Kerala Tourism.

✈️ Airport: Calicut International Airport – approximately 28.3 km.

🚌 Bus: Francis Road Bus Stop – approximately 800 m; Kozhikode KSRTC Bus Station – approximately 2.9 km. The mosque is on Francis Road, Thekkepuram, Kuttichira.

🏨 Stay: Hotels and other accommodation are available throughout Kozhikode city, including areas around Kuttichira and the city centre.

✅ Notes: Appavanibham Nercha is an annual four-day religious festival usually held in April. Kerala Tourism records offerings of cultivated crops, new clothes and miniature representations of human body parts and limbs, along with prayers and sermons. Festival dates and the detailed programme should be confirmed locally before visiting.