Kondotty Nercha is a weeklong festival in March. The Nercha is conducted in Pazhayangadi Mosque of Kondotty, constructed in the 18th century AD. The tomb of Mohammed shah the Sufi exponent, is close to the mosque. It was constructed in Mughal style. The nercha has an inter-religious expression in its ‘Petty Varavu’. Thousands gather during the nercha, which assumes carnival proportion with hectic trade and amusements. This mosque, believed to date back to the 18th century is popularly known as Pazhayangadi and is associated with the Muslim Saint, Muhammed Shah, famous as Kondotty Thangal. Thousands of devotees attend the religious procession and fairs held during the festival.
Kondotty Nercha Place
Malappuram District Situated at Kondotty on the Malappuram-Kozhikode route, this mosque is believed to date back to the 18th century. It is popularly known as Pazhayangadi and is associated with the Muslim Saint, Muhammed Shah, famous as Kondotty Thangal.
The festival Valiya Nercha (The Great Vow), a week-long festival in March. Thousands of devotees attend the religious procession and fairs held during the festival.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode about 35 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 8 km - See more at: http://keralapilgrimcenters.com/kondotty-nercha-festival-malappuram-district-muslim-islam-festivals-kerala/#sthash.UeFqhanV.dpuf
