Held at the Kanjiramattom Mosque, in Ernakualm District of Kerala, the ritual of chandanakkudam is one of the major festivals held in the region. Generally organised during the month of January at the mosque, which is a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin, a revered Muslim mystic, the festival is a must-attend. It involves a procession of hundreds of pilgrims carrying earthen pots, smeared with sandal paste and filled with coins. The procession is held at night when caparisoned elephants walk alongside colourfully dressed people. This festival provides a rare opportunity for spectators to witness Muslim art forms like duffmuttu, oppana, mappilappattu and kolkali during the procession. These dance and song performances are a part of Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu and make for a fascinating sight.

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