# Kaattile Palli Darga

> Kaattile Palli Darga at Kaattile Palli Darga, Kannur, 19 Feb 2027, tickets: https://www.justdial.com/Kannur/Kaattile-Palli-Dargamoonnu-Pettumma-Makham-Pappinisseri/9999PX497-X497-250306101324-L2H4_BZDET

- **When:** 19 Feb 2027, 4:00 PM – 20 Feb 2027, 10:00 PM IST
- **Venue:** Kaattile Palli Darga
- **Address:** Kannur, kerala, 670561
- **Organiser:** Eventify
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## About this event

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Kaattile Palli Darga, popularly known as Moonnu Pettumma Palli or Kattile Palli, is a historic Muslim shrine and pilgrimage centre at Pappinisseri in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is associated with the local oral tradition of Moonnu Pettumma, meaning “the mother who gave birth to three”, and is revered as an important maqam in the northern Malabar region. The traditional story connected with the shrine has been preserved through local religious memory and contributes to its distinctive identity. The maqam attracts devotees throughout the year, while its annual Kattile Palli Nercha, also known as Moonnu Pettumma Makham Uroos, is the principal religious observance associated with the site. The Nercha is recognised as one of the notable Muslim devotional festivals of Kannur and is known for participation by people from different religious communities. During the festival, the shrine and surrounding locality become a centre of religious observance and community activity, with devotees gathering for prayers, offerings and remembrance associated with the maqam. The celebration also has a strong social dimension, bringing together residents and visitors from neighbouring parts of Kannur and the wider Malabar region. The inclusive participation traditionally associated with Kattile Palli Nercha reflects the broader culture of shared participation found at several historic shrines and religious festivals in northern Kerala. Moonnu Pettumma Palli is particularly significant within the pilgrimage traditions of Pappinisseri, a settlement situated along the Valapattanam River between Kannur and Payyanur. The shrine’s identity is closely linked to the surrounding community, and the annual Nercha remains an important occasion for local religious and social life. Historical studies of Kerala’s maqams and Nercha traditions identify Moonnu Pettumma Maqam at Pappinisseri as a popular pilgrimage centre and record Kattile Palli Nercha among the established Uroos observances of northern Malabar. The festival is therefore best understood as a locally rooted religious celebration centred on a historic maqam rather than primarily as a tourist attraction. Visitors attending the Nercha can expect increased activity and crowds around the shrine, while the normal pilgrimage character of the maqam continues throughout the year. With its distinctive local tradition, long-standing devotional importance and annual Nercha, Kaattile Palli Darga remains an important part of the religious and cultural landscape of Pappinisseri and Kannur.

🚆 Railway: Pappinisseri Railway Station is the nearest station to the shrine; Kannur Railway Station, approximately 8 km away, is the nearest major station.

✈️ Airport: Kannur International Airport — approximately 33 km from Pappinisseri.

🚌 Bus: Local buses from Kannur towards Pazhayangadi serve the Pappinisseri area; the shrine is accessible from the local road network.

🏨 Stay: Hotels and other accommodation are available in Kannur and around Pappinisseri; additional options are available along the Kannur–Taliparamba corridor.

✅ Notes: Kattile Palli Nercha, also known as Moonnu Pettumma Makham Uroos, is an established annual religious observance. The festival is traditionally attended by people from different communities. Exact dates and programme details should be confirmed with the local shrine or organisers before visiting, particularly because crowd and traffic conditions can change during the Nercha.