Beema Palli is a mosque situated on the coast, nearly 5 kms south of Thiruvananthapuram city. The shrine is dedicated to Beema Beevi, a pious muslim lady believed to have divine powers.
The mosque is visited by devotees of all religions. The ten-day Chandanakudam Festival, which starts on the first of jama dul Akbar (March- April) of the Hijra year, attracts thousands of pilgrims.
The devotees bring earthen pots (kudams) filled with coins as offerings. These pots are coated with sandal wood paste (chandanam). Hence the name 'Chandanakudam'.
Thiruvananthapuram is also called Trivandrum. It is the capital city Kerala State. The city was the capital of the Travancore state before the independence. One of the other major landmarks in the district is the Government Secretariat.
Profile
Area: 2192 sq km , Population: 3,234,356, Literacy:90.38%
The major lakes are Veli, Kadinamkulam, Anchuthengu(Anjengo), Kaappil, Akathumuri ,Edava-Nadayara, Vellayani
Major Educational Institutions
Kerala university, Trivandrum Medical College, College of Engineering Trivandrum
Tourist Places
Kovalam, Akkulam, Veli lagoon, Shanghumukham beach, Museum and Zoo, Agasthyarkoodam, Ponmudi, Neyyar Dam, Varkala Papanasham beach, Padmanabhapuram (in Kanyakumari district)
Travel
Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Air Port Rail: The main railway station in Trivandrum Central. Click on station name for railway time table. Road: N.H.47 : Parassala to Navaikulam (80km) MC Road: Kesavadaspuram, Vembayam, Venjaramoodu, Kilimanoor, Nilamel
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