# Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu

> Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu at Kanjiramattom Mosque, Ernakulam, 13 Jan 2027, tickets: https://www-keralatourism-org.translate.goog/event/kanjiramattom-nercha/47/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ta&_x_tr_hl=ta&_x_tr_pto=tc&_x_tr_hist=true

- **When:** 13 Jan 2027, 4:00 AM – 14 Jan 2027, 10:00 PM IST
- **Venue:** Kanjiramattom Mosque
- **Address:** Kanjiramattom, Ernakulam, kerala, 682315
- **Organiser:** Eventify
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## About this event

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Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu, also known as Kanjiramattom Nercha, is an annual religious and cultural festival held at the historic Kanjiramattom Mosque in Ernakulam district, a shrine associated with the Sufi saint Sheikh Fariduddin. Celebrated in January, the festival is one of the notable Muslim religious observances in the Kochi region and brings together devotees and visitors for a programme combining spiritual practices with distinctive local cultural traditions. The central feature is the Chandanakkudam ritual, during which devotees carry decorated earthen pots smeared with sandalwood paste and containing offerings in a ceremonial procession to the mosque. The procession is accompanied by caparisoned elephants, traditional percussion and Muslim folk art forms, including Duffmuttu and Kolkali, giving the occasion a strong cultural character alongside its religious significance. The ceremonial flag-hoisting, or Kodikuthu, marks the commencement of the festivities, while prayers and other devotional observances take place at the mosque and its surrounding religious precincts. The Kanjiramattom Mosque is associated with mazhars and dargahs and is recognised as an important pilgrimage centre in the region. The festival is also noted for participation by people from different religious communities, reflecting the long-standing tradition of shared religious and cultural practices associated with the shrine. Kerala Tourism describes the celebration as an expression of communal harmony, with people from various backgrounds joining the festivities and paying their respects. The Chandanakkudam procession, ornate elephants, traditional music and folk performances create a distinctive public celebration rooted in the religious heritage of the area. The event is not simply a spectacle but forms part of the continuing devotional traditions surrounding the shrine of Sheikh Fariduddin. Its combination of pilgrimage, ritual, procession and traditional performing arts provides an insight into the diverse religious culture of central Kerala. Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is therefore an important annual observance in Ernakulam, preserving local traditions while bringing together devotees and communities around a shared cultural and spiritual celebration. Kerala Tourism lists the festival for January 14, while older event information describes the principal celebrations as taking place around January 13–14; dates and programmes should be confirmed locally for each year.

🚆 Railway: Kanjiramittam Railway Station (KPTM) – the nearest railway station, a halt station on the Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway.

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport – approximately 45 km from Kanjiramattom according to Kerala Tourism event information.

🚌 Bus: Kanjiramattom is accessible by road and local bus services from nearby towns including Kochi, Thrippunithura and Mulanthuruthy.

🏨 Stay: Hotels and other accommodation options are available in nearby towns and the wider Kochi–Ernakulam area. Advance booking is advisable during the festival period.

✅ Notes: Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu is an annual January festival. The Chandanakkudam procession, caparisoned elephants, Duffmuttu and Kolkali are among its established features. Kerala Tourism's 2025–26 event calendar lists January 14, 2026, for the festival; dates for subsequent years should be confirmed with the local organisers or authorities.