Beemapally

Beemapally
Suburb
Coordinates: 8°29′45″N 76°57′16″E / 8.495945°N 76.954381°E / 8.495945; 76.954381Coordinates: 8°29′45″N 76°57′16″E / 8.495945°N 76.954381°E / 8.495945; 76.954381
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thiruvananthapuram
Area
 • Total 1.19 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 695008
Telephone code 0471
Vehicle registration KL-01
Architect G. Gopalakrishnan[1]

Beemapally, a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, is right under the flight path of planes landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport. Beemapally is famous for the mosque known as Beemapally Dargah Shareef and is home to the tomb of Syedunnisa Beema Beevi, a woman believed to have divine powers, and her son Syedu shuhada Maheen Abubacker. Every year there is a festival held to venerate Beema Beevi which attracts thousands of pilgrims from all faiths and castes. Beemapally Masjid is an impressive building with its imposing façade and soaring minarets. The tomb of Beema Beevi, the lady with miraculous powers who is believed to belong to the Prophet Mohammed’s family, is the main attraction at this mosque. People of all faiths come to offer prayers at Beemapally. This famous Islamic place of worship is 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram city.

History

Beema Umma actually arrived from Arabia and settled in Kannur first time. Then she travelled to Southern kerala and settled in Thiruvalla. It was said that Nagamani Nadar in court of Marthanda varma had affected a severe secret disease below his abdomen and he knew that if the Royal members knew it he would remove from his office. But he didn't find any doctors to cure it.

Later he knew that A lady named Beema Umma in Thiruvalla had some secret medicines and magical cure. So he approached her and his diseae was cured. She only asked him to become Muslim as the reward. It was said that he accepted Islam and gave large amount of his land in Trivandrum to them. So she moved from Thiruvalla to Trivandrum and constructed a masjid in the place given to them. That Masjid the present Beema Pally.[2]

Annual Urs

(Chandanakudam Mahotsavam Or Beemapalli Uroos) Beemapally Mosque is famous for its annual Urs which attracts scores of pilgrims from all walks of life. The festival, which marks the death anniversary of Beema Bibi., starts on the first of Jama dul Akbar and continues for the next ten days and is a colorful and vibrant event. The celebration begins with the hoisting of the customary flag of the mosque in front of the elders and other devotees. The devotees carry money in pots which are adorned with flowers and incense sticks. The pot’s opening is swathed in white cloth and a garland is fastened around the neck. The pots are daubed with sandal paste which is why the festival is called Chandanakudam (sandal pot).Beemapalli Mosque is a hub of activity during the festivities and many art forms like daharamuttu are performed in the mosque. Many religious discussions are held and Islamic devotional songs are performed outside the mosque. On the final day of Chandanakudam Mahotsavam, a flag from Beema Bibi’s grave is taken; there is a grand procession with caparisoned elephants and the music of the panchavadyam (five instruments).

How to Reach

Local Bus are frequently available from East Fort City Bus Station, 6 km - Distance from Beemapally Mosque to Trivandrum East Fort Bus Station.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2003/12/22/stories/2003122200040400.htm
  2. ↑ refence from Local people in Beema pally.... No any books or websites...


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